Blue Harbor: Large home on Silver Lake Harbor. Pool and Docking - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 6 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This historic Silver Lake Harbor property offers an exceptional Ocracoke vacation experience. Blue Harbor offers modern amenities while preserving the historical features of the home. Located across the street from Silver Lake Harbor this home offers two highly sought after Silver Lake Harbor boat slips.

Blue Harbor offers a private 10' x 20' *pool located in the front of the property. Appreciate vistas of Silver Lake Harbor from the pool deck.

6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths: 3 Primary Bedrooms with King, 1 with Queen, 1 with two Twins, 1 with two Bunk Beds. Three of the bedrooms are Primary Bedrooms with private baths.

Additional amenities include central air conditioning/heat, either ceiling fans or standing fans in the bedrooms. complimentary wireless internet access, 5 cable TVs and 2 Blu-ray DVDs. A well-outfitted kitchen offers a breakfast bar with seating for five. The laundry area offers a full sized washer and dryer and the convenience of a second full size refrigerator, ideal for drinks.

Sheets and towels are included. Beds are made for your arrival, with the exception of the top bunk beds.

Across Silver Lake Drive is a 200' shared dock on Silver Lake Harbor (shared with the vacation rental home next door). Boat docking for two boats is available for guests of Blue Harbor on the right side of the dock.

The exterior amenities include a shared dock with water offering two boat slips for guests of Blue Harbor (no electric service available), 10’ x 20’ pool, screened porch overlooking Silver Lake Harbor. Front and rear deck. Two outdoor hot/cold showers, charcoal grille, fish cleaning bench and bicycle rack.

*Pool is open April 9 - October 22, 2023

No Smoking Permitted (including decks, porches and pool area). No Animals Accepted. Parking for 5 Vehicles.

No Partial Stays.

Property Layout:

First Floor:

Cavernous Open Floor Plan with Living Area with TV/DVD and Kitchen with Breakfast Bar with seating for five. Dining Room with seating for ten.

Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, King Bed, TV. Primary Bathroom with tiled shower. Bedroom with Queen Bed and access to Hallway Bathroom with tub/shower. Laundry Room with Full Size Washer/Dryer and a Second Full Size Fridge.

Second Floor:

Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, King Bed, TV. Primary Bathroom with tub/shower. Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, King Bed, TV. Primary Bathroom with tiled shower. Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds. Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds. Hallway Bathroom with tiled shower. Den which TV/DVD (ideal for bringing your gaming equipment).

*Guests looking for a vacation home similar to Blue Harbor may consider this owner’s new home, Eleanor Jane's, featuring similar style of décor and quality of construction. This 7 Bedroom, 6.5 Bath home is located on Lighthouse Road and certain to become an striking Ocracoke vacation destination. Guests of Eleanor Jane’s will appreciate a private 10' x 20' pool and a short walk or bicycle ride to Silver Lake Harbor, the Ocracoke Lighthouse and Springer’s Point Nature Preserve.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Ocracoke vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Ocracoke area. Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring is an excellent way to save money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes.
• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your family qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Ocracoke area visitor guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose and book a perfect Ocracoke rental:

• Choose vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Blue Harbor: Large home on Silver Lake Harbor. Pool and Docking has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available online. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before booking the property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what configuration is best for your family.
• Does your family require special amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or charges applied to your contract.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Save the directions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• During check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent many difficulties.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Many rental management companies make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.