Potter's Place: Cozy home Just a short walk to the Ocracoke Lighthouse. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

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

Potter’s Place is located on a private road off Lighthouse Road. It is named after Walter P. Garrish who grew up on the Island. This comfortable, peaceful home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a nice open loft with a pyramid bed. It has two decks with the front being screened-in to savor breezy nights. It is a fairly new home and has been well kept over the years. The kitchen is roomy and has all the amenities to appreciate home-cooked meals. There is an outdoor shower directly under the home. It is pet friendly with a kennel to ensure that your family pets are kept safe while you are out appreciating the Island! This Sunday turn day property even includes all linens and towels to ease your mind while packing for your memorable vacation.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

How to find the best vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Summer time is high season in Ocracoke. To get the best value, consider changing your family's Ocracoke vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Ocracoke vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are booked very early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies frequently offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Many rental management companies supply Ocracoke area visitor guide magazines that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Narrow your Search:

• First, have your group decide on vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Potter's Place: Cozy home Just a short walk to the Ocracoke Lighthouse. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available online. If they are not listed, email the property owner before you book the property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Is your family looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your agreement.

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• At Check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Use the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can typically help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Keep the property locked while you're gone! Don't let thieves ruin your trip.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a great stay? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property manager was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix 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.