Lela's: Located on historic Howard St. Large Porch. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

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

Surround yourself in historic elegance and appeal. Originally constructed in 1912, Lela's has been handsomely modernized with consideration for its original character. Visitors will find an artful combination of period and modern furnishings, crown molding, and bespoke craftsmanship throughout the home. Lela’s is the ideal getaway for privacy, romance, tranquility, and peaceful. This one-of-a-kind historic home longs to become your home away from home.

Savor the front covered porch with bespoke-painted Adirondack chairs and rockers. Located on historic Howard Street, Lela's is a short walk to Silver Lake Harbor, galleries, stores, and eateries.

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths: 2 with Queen and 1 with Double.

The huge eat-in kitchen has period bespoke cabinets, Corian countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances. Gas stove. Keurig K-Cup and standard coffee maker.

The first-floor primary suite has a queen bed, a private bath with a tiled shower, and an antique iron clawfoot tub. A second first-floor bedroom is tucked in the back of the home (accessed through a half bath furnished with front loading washer and dryer) and has an antique double bed and modest private screen porch. The second-floor primary suite has a queen bed with a reading area, standalone soaking tub, and separate tiled shower.

Conveniences include central air conditioning/heat, complimentary wireless internet access, four cable TVs, and DVD player. Pack-N-Play. High chair.

Sheets and towels are supplied. Beds are made for your arrival.

The exterior offers multiple decks and a enormous screened porch with a picnic table and comfortable chairs. Additional amenities include a hot/cold outdoor shower and a park-style grille.

No Smoking. No Animals Accepted. min. parking for 2 Vehicles.

Military Discount Available. Discount can only be applied at the time of booking.

Short Stays are available; there is a three-nighttime minimum, and these stays can be booked within two weeks of arrival.


Property Layout:

First Floor: Living room with TV. Eat-in kitchen with two dining areas. Primary Bedroom with Queen bed, TV, and private bath with tub and separate shower stall. Half bath with washer/dryer provides entry to the bedroom with Double bed and TV.

Second Floor: Primary Bedroom suite with Queen bed, TV, and private bath with tub and separate shower stall.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery are local landmarks, 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 not allowed

Finding the best Ocracoke rental home experience:

Finding your best deal:

• Summer is high season in the Ocracoke area. Reserve your Ocracoke rental in the Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Ocracoke vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• In the Ocracoke area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked very early. Booking your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Ocracoke area travel guide magazines which will include special deals, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Choose vacation week and max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Lela's: Located on historic Howard St. Large Porch. has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the host before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property manager about your furry family members before booking.

Tips for your stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your smartphone.
• At Check-in, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers bothering your quiet neighborhood. Practice the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and places you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Just before checking out, complete a walk-through to confirm you haven't leave anything behind. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great reviews to inspire more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.