Ocracoke Retreat in the Heart of the Village. Efficiency for Rent - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 3
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 250 square feet

Cozy getaway for a couple or modest family. This apartment is attached to our family home in Ocracoke. It is designed as a mother-in-law space for the previous owner. It has a queen size bed(sheets are not supplied) and a roll out single cot. Cable TV 32 inch flat screen and wireless internet in the master suite. Kitchen has a apartment size 4 Burner stove with oven. Microwave, coffee maker, modest (dorm size) refrigerator. Modest eating table in the front room. Ideal for a modest family or couple. We do allow family pets for an additional $50 and the cleaning fee for the rental is $50. If you want to do early check in there is an additional $45 fee. It is additional added anxiety for our cleaners to have everything ready for those that get here on an early ferry. Normal check in time is 3:30 pm and check out time is 11:00. If you want to check out late it is a $100 fee.

We do NOT post on Craigslist, so if you see it there, it is not us renting it. We only go through Vacation Rental By Owner/Home Away.

We do not offer refunds for weather related cancellations, ferry issues, or illness. We highly recommend that you purchase optional travel insurance.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is in the city center. British Cemetery and Ocracoke Lighthouse 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: We have an additional $50 pet fee.

Tips to get the optimal Ocracoke vacation home experience:

When to book a Ocracoke rental home & When to go:

• Booking in the Spring or Fall is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes.
• The earlier your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your rental up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Ocracoke visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guide magazines have deals for nearby tours and attractions.

Planning, selecting, and booking yourrental home:

• Start by having your family select the best dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Ocracoke Retreat in the Heart of the Village. Efficiency for Rent has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly accessible online. If they are not listed, email the property manager before you reserve the property. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If there's an individual Ocracoke destination you are enamored with, look for properties that are either near by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.
• Traveling with pets? 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. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs might be applied to your contract.

Considerations for your stay:

• Get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Document any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are useful if a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often, adjacent homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you are away. Protect your property!
• On check-out day, complete a walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property management company was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.