Heart's Desire is a perfect spot for your next Ocracoke family vacation. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Heart's Desire is a cavernous home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor. The loft upstairs adds additional sleeping accommodations making this home ideal for a group of 6 or less. The enormous kitchen is ideal for cooking up your local catch. The open concept living/dining room provides plenty of room to watch TV or play games. The screened porch is the ideal secluded spot for reading a book or appreciating your morning coffee. Heart's Desire is a Saturday turn day property located in the Jackson Dunes area. Linens and towels are not included with this property so bring your own or ask about our linen units.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Ocracoke rental property booking tips and tricks:

Sticking to a rental home budget:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually open 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer time is high season in the Ocracoke area. To get the best value, try shifting your vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Hosts sometimes offer special rates for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have coupons for local accommodations and attractions.

Selecting the best vacation rental in the Ocracoke area:

• Start by having your group commit to dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Heart's Desire is a perfect spot for your next Ocracoke family vacation. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property owner before booking your home. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If your family is traveling with pets, you must reserve a property that allows animals. Ask for specifics on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, property managers charge additional pet fees.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

During your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your .
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• To make certain that damages aren't linked to your family's stay, note any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the host immediately to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Be a good neighbor. Often times, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to confirm you did not forget anything. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a fantastic time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.