Purple Martin: Old fashioned, quaint. Rooftop deck view of Lighthouse. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This historic Ocracoke Island vacation bungalow still maintains much of the original island appeal. Purple Martin is old fashioned, yet cozy. Appreciate the appeal of this historic neighborhood, located near the Ocracoke Lighthouse, a pleasant walk to Silver Lake Harbor and Springer's Point Nature Preserve. Unwind on the huge front screened porch and appreciate great vistas from rooftop deck.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 2 with Queen, 1 with 2 Double. Living Room Sleeper Couch.

Conveniences include central air conditioning/heat, complimentary wireless internet access, cable TV with DVD player. Washer and dryer.

The exterior offers a sizable screened porch, picnic table, hammock, deck, rooftop lookout, hot/cold outdoor shower, park style charcoal grille and fish cleaning bench.

*This home does not provide linens.

No Smoking. Limit of 3 cars.

No Family Animals or Service Animals of any kind are allowed in this home. For information please visit our Guest Information “Vacationing with a Pet” on our website.

Short Stays are available, there is a three nighttime minimum.


Property Layout:

First Floor: Open kitchen and dining area. Living room with TV and Queen Sleeper Couch. Hallway bathroom with tub/shower. Laundry Room.

Second Floor: Two adjoining bedrooms, one with Queen and one with two Doubles. Additional Queen bedroom with deck access. Hallway bathroom with tub/shower.

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 landmarks include Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery. 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

How to get the best Ocracoke vacation home experience:

When to visit Ocracoke & When to reserve a Ocracoke rental home:

• Summer months are high season in the Ocracoke area. Reserving a rental home in Fall or Spring is a great way to save on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. 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, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your family qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Ocracoke area visitors guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• First and foremost, have your family select the best dates and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family requires. Purple Martin: Old fashioned, quaint. Rooftop deck view of Lighthouse. has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Ocracoke rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking pages. If not, contact the property manager before you book the rental. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what is optimal for your vacation.
• Is your family looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Remember to include your furry companions! 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 thoroughly! Additional pet fees or may be applied to your invoice.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• At Check-in, record any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few problems.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers disrupting your home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and places you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave a review! Property managers rely on great reviews to drive new bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.