Serendipity: Historic Home with Modern Conveniences - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

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

This inviting, historic, Island bungalow charmingly blends the appeal of old Ocracoke with the modern amenities of today. Charmingly landscaped, Serendipity offers a peaceful getaway at which you can relax and relax. Cedar shakes and old pine floors throughout combined with an abundance of beadboard only serves to enhance the ambiance. One lot back from Silver Lake Harbor, Serendipity offers harbor access via an easement to the shared boat dock. Your shared dock provides 50 AMP Electric Service and Water. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths: 1 with King, 1 with Queen, 1 with two Twins. 3 bathrooms each with shower only. Conveniences include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless internet access, and 2 flat panel cable TVs. Washer and dryer. Sheets and towels are supplied. Beds are made for your arrival. The exterior offers shared boat dockage on Silver Lake Harbor with 50 AMP Electric Service, water and fish cleaning bench. Covered porch and ground level deck, hot/cold outdoor shower, shared park style charcoal grille along with a gas grille which is available to both Serendipity and the neighboring Sea Moor Lake guests. No Smoking. Parking for 3 cars. Not Pet Friendly. No 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, and these stays can be booked within two weeks of arrival. Property Layout: First Floor: Living Room with TV. Eat-in Kitchen and Dining Area. Primary Bedroom with King bed, TV and Primary Bath with shower. Second first floor Bath with shower. Stackable washer/dryer in kitchen. Second Floor: Bedroom with Queen bed. Bedroom with two Twin beds. Bath with shower.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve, while Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are cultural highlights. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips for getting the best Ocracoke rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• The earlier you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental property 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 rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Ocracoke. To find the largest rental home within budget, we strongly suggest reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at popular Ocracoke attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Ocracoke vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local 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 local stories, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby accommodations and attractions.

How to pick the best rental home:

• Begin by choosing potential vacation weeks and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your group needs. Serendipity: Historic Home with Modern Conveniences has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, call the host before you book the vacation property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

Advice for a great stay:

• Add the property manager's contact info to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent many issues.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are helpful if a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your quiet neighborhood. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would've never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to confirm you didn't leave anything behind. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a excellent stay? Most rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or host was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.