Lighthouse Cottage: Classic Ocracoke Cottage - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Tucked back on the end of a modest road this property accepts you to appreciate the lighthouse right in your back yard! Savor the gorgeous vistas of the marsh and the Ocracoke Lighthouse that was constructed in 1823. This freshly restored 100-year-old bungalow has a huge new kitchen and upstairs addition with porches on each floor. The second floor has a big bedroom, full bathroom, and an artist/writer/yoga work area. The top floor bedroom has a view of Silver Lake Harbor, Pamlico Sound, and handsome surrounding marshes. Take a exhilarating shower in the outdoor shower after a hot day at the beach collecting seashells and building sandcastles. This Saturday turn day property does not provide linens or towels, please inquire about rental options.

About the Area

This cottage is located in Ocracoke. 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.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

How to find the best rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal NC. Reserve your vacation in Fall or Spring to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• In the Ocracoke area, The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your vacation property up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies typically offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitor guide magazines have deals for nearby restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Planning and choosing the rightrental home:

• Start by choosing your a vacation week and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your group needs. Lighthouse Cottage: Classic Ocracoke Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, call the property management company before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to determine what is best for your vacation group.
• Is your family looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Request information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Add the owner's information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make certain damages aren't attributed to your family's visit, inspect the property for any problem areas upon check in. Make contact with the rental manager right away to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent many problems.
• Respect the neighborhood. Often times, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on good ratings to propel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.