Terrapin Station: Lovely marsh views!!! - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

As guests of Terrapin Station, you will savor a comfortable walk or bicycle ride to village stores, galleries, eateries and Silver Lake Harbor. A cavernous rear den features seating and a dining table. A wall of windows overlooks the adjoining salt marsh. Feel spectacular sunsets. Savor gorgeous marsh vistas, home to egrets, heron and other wildlife. The den offers a comfortable work area for your computer needs (computer not included) and a stereo with blue tooth for streaming and CD player. A modest rear deck offers an even closer view of nature. French doors in living area lead to a front covered porch, ideal for watching the world go by in this historic island neighborhood. Terrapin Station offers all new furnishings, appliances, and cabinetry. The completely new chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances and a gas stove. Keurig and standard coffee maker. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: Master Bedroom with a King bed and private bath with tiled shower. Bedroom with a Queen bed. Bath with tiled shower. Conveniences include central heat and air conditioning (mini split system), complimentary wireless internet access, 4 Roku TVs. 1 DVD player. No cable or satellite service. Stack washer and dryer. The exterior offers a covered front deck and hot/cold outdoor shower. The rear deck overlooks the salt marsh offering a ideal getaway for nature photographers. A covered deck under the home offers a grilling station with charcoal grille and outdoor dining area with a picnic table, bench and rocking chairs. *This home does not provide linens. No Smoking. No Animals Accepted. min. 2 Vehicles (including covered parking for one car). Short Stays are available; there is a three-nighttime minimum, and these stays can be booked within two weeks of arrival. Please Note: Paddleboards and kayaks that are secured under the home are NOT for guest use. Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented from Ride the Wind Surf Shop. In the marsh, the board walk leading to the dock (and the gazebo) are not for guest use. Property Layout: Single story home: Open kitchen and living area with 40” Roku TV. Master Bedroom with a King bed, TV, and private bath with tiled shower. Bedroom with a Queen bed with TV/DVD. Den with seating, dining table and 60” Roku TV. Bath with tiled shower. Laundry alcove. Hallway cabinetry for additional storage.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. British Cemetery and Fort Ocracoke Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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 not allowed

Strategies to get the best Ocracoke rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Ocracoke area. To get the best value, consider changing your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Ocracoke vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Ocracoke area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites typically offer guests an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Often, property management companies supply Ocracoke area visitor guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to pick the best vacation home in the Ocracoke area:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and choose a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. Terrapin Station: Lovely marsh views!!! has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available online. If not, contact the property owner before reserving the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out which bed configuration is best for your group.
• Visiting for a single event or attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.
• Are you bringing the family pet? 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. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or could be applied to your contract.

Know before you go:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your smartphone.
• Record any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if there is a dispute.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents lots of difficulties.
• Respect your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Lock your rental while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected everything. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to propel future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.