Blue Harbor: Large home on Silver Lake Harbor. Pool and Docking - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 6 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This historic Silver Lake Harbor property offers an exceptional Ocracoke vacation experience. Blue Harbor offers modern amenities while preserving the historical features of the home. Located across the street from Silver Lake Harbor this home offers two highly sought after Silver Lake Harbor boat slips.

Blue Harbor offers a private 10' x 20' *pool located in the front of the property. Savor vistas of Silver Lake Harbor from the pool deck.

6 Bedrooms, 5 Baths: 3 Primary Bedrooms with King, 1 with Queen, 1 with two Twins, 1 with two Bunk Beds. Three of the bedrooms are Primary Bedrooms with private baths.

Additional amenities include central air conditioning/heat, either ceiling fans or standing fans in the bedrooms. complimentary wireless internet access, 5 cable TVs and 2 Blu-ray DVDs. A well-supplied kitchen offers a breakfast bar with seating for five. The laundry area offers a full sized washer and dryer and the convenience of a second full size refrigerator, ideal for drinks.

Sheets and towels are included. Beds are made for your arrival, with the exception of the top bunk beds.

Across Silver Lake Drive is a 200' shared dock on Silver Lake Harbor (shared with the vacation rental home next door). Boat docking for two boats is available for guests of Blue Harbor on the right side of the dock.

The exterior amenities include a shared dock with water offering two boat slips for guests of Blue Harbor (no electric service available), 10’ x 20’ pool, screened porch overlooking Silver Lake Harbor. Front and rear deck. Two outdoor hot/cold showers, charcoal grille, fish cleaning bench and bicycle rack.

*Pool is open April 9 - October 22, 2023

No Smoking Permitted (including decks, porches and pool area). No Animals Accepted. Parking for 5 Vehicles.

No Partial Stays.

Property Layout:

First Floor:

Roomy Open Floor Plan with Living Area with TV/DVD and Kitchen with Breakfast Bar with seating for five. Dining Room with seating for ten.

Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, King Bed, TV. Primary Bathroom with tiled shower. Bedroom with Queen Bed and access to Hallway Bathroom with tub/shower. Laundry Room with Full Size Washer/Dryer and a Second Full Size Fridge.

Second Floor:

Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, King Bed, TV. Primary Bathroom with tub/shower. Primary Bedroom with Sitting Area, King Bed, TV. Primary Bathroom with tiled shower. Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds. Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds. Hallway Bathroom with tiled shower. Den which TV/DVD (ideal for bringing your gaming equipment).

*Guests looking for a vacation home similar to Blue Harbor may consider this owner’s new home, Eleanor Jane's, featuring similar style of décor and quality of construction. This 7 Bedroom, 6.5 Bath home is located on Lighthouse Road and certain to become an extraordinary Ocracoke vacation destination. Guests of Eleanor Jane’s will savor a private 10' x 20' pool and a short walk or bicycle ride to Silver Lake Harbor, the Ocracoke Lighthouse and Springer’s Point Nature Preserve.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the perfect Ocracoke rental home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Booking your vacation home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our favorite way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the high season.
• In the Ocracoke area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property 6-12 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 property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke area magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines have discounts for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking a perfect Ocracoke vacation home:

• Choose vacation week and max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your family needs. Blue Harbor: Large home on Silver Lake Harbor. Pool and Docking has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Ocracoke vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is regularly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, reach out to the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is right for your trip.
• Is your family looking for unique amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Be aware that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

Advice for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• To make sure that no damages are attributed to your family's stay, inspect for any problem areas upon your arrival. Get in touch with the rental manager immediately to record any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars ruin your trip.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected everything. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a fantastic vacation? Many rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.