Northern Pond: Dog friendly, wrap around porch, screened porch. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

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

Located just across the street from Pamlico Sound on Ocracoke Island. Savor the sizable wraparound deck and screened porch with vistas of the salt marsh, ideal for bird watchers. Northern Pond offers simple walking distance to Silver Lake Harbor, village activities, stores, galleries and eateries.

The casual interior features tile floors for your carefree vacation.

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths: 1 with Queen, 1 with Double, 1 with two Twins.

Conveniences include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless internet access, 4 cable TVs and DVD player. Washer and dryer.

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

The exterior offers a screened porch, wrap around deck, picnic table, charcoal grille, hot/cold outdoor shower and fish cleaning bench. Covered parking.

No Smoking. Pet Friendly - Dogs Only. Limit of 2 Dogs. Limit of 3 cars.

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

Property Layout:

Single story home: Open kitchen, dining and living area with TV/DVD. Bedroom with Queen, TV. Bedroom with Double, TV. Bedroom with two Twin beds, TV. Hallway bath with tub/shower. Half Bath. Washer/dryer in kitchen.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

How to find the best rental experience:

Getting the best value:

• Summer is high season in the Ocracoke area. To find the largest rental home within your budget, we highly recommend booking in the Spring or Fall. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at Ocracoke restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• In the Ocracoke area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Finding the perfect rental home in Ocracoke:

• Start by having your family decide on date ranges and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Northern Pond: Dog friendly, wrap around porch, screened porch. has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, reach out to the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• If there's an individual Ocracoke beach you crave, browse homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or could be applied to your invoice.

More tips for your visit:

• Add the owner's contact information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make certain damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, inspect the property for any problem areas upon your arrival. Make contact with the rental manager right away to document your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental home while you're out. Keep your property safe!
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at departure. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. 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! Hosts rely on good reviews to drive new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.