About this Property

Constructed in the 1920s for Captain Myron Garrish, this historic island home has been enlarged and completely modernized down to the studs. The foundation has been raised, the ceiling has been raised, and now it is time to raise your expectations for a agreeable and appealing step back in time on the island’s most historic sandy lane.
Snuggled within the ancient live oaks, Howard St is a peaceful and calming place on the island, yet this home is located just steps away from eateries, stores and the magical Silver Lake harbor. Right next door is our other home, the beloved Elsie’s House, so you have the opportunity to rent both if you need more space for bigger family gatherings.
Featuring open living space, 3 peaceful bedrooms, and comfort baths we believe you will feel at home as soon as you walk in. The front porch will be your perch to relax and become an O’Cocker, even if it’s just for a little while. Come savor!

Tips to Save Money on your Rental

• Find the tourism bureau in the area you wish to travel. Most tourism bureaus will offer you promotional travel guide books with deals for vacation rentals, dining and tours. These guides may provide a good start to your rental home search.
• Flexible about when you can visit? Off-peak rates are usually a fraction of maximum pricing.
• Many vacation rental companies and owners offer price reductions for active duty and veteran members of the US Armed forces, or repeat guests of the same vacation home. Make sure to ask property management company to see if your travelling crew is eligible for a special offer.
• Some rental homes are practically designed to serve particular travelers, whether it is beachfront rentals with weekly pier passes, city-center homes with close access to shopping or waterfront homes that have their own boat launching areas. If there's a certain Ocracoke atteaction that you love, keep an eye out for rentals that cater especially to your needs.
• Management companies and individual home owners often offer their customers an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally add between 1% - 5% of the base term price, offers visitors reimbursement of their trip expenses for any nights missed as a result of health-related emergencies or hurricanes, and additionally ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or expenses, like an unforeseen motel stay or extra fuel.

How to Book a Rental Home

Newcomers are likely to be surprised at the number and selection of short-term properties available in the Ocracoke area. Rental homes are gaining in popularity among vacationers, and visitors will find that the sheer number of rental properties available makes it possible to find an perfect getaway to suit their Ocracoke crew, from low-noise condos to grand event homes with several bedrooms.

Rental homes are usually owner operated or managed by property management companies. For owners not directly engaged in the management of their rental home, management companies are critical in assisting guests with booking, checking-in, house cleaning services, as well as maintenance issues that may occur.

Here are some ideas and tactics to help you navigate the rental home search and booking process.

How to find and reserve the best rental property:

Do you believe "BRAND NEW LISTING for 2019 - Freshly renovated historic island home " is the best rental property for your upcoming visit? Read this guide to make sure it fits your preferences.

Start Your Search Early

Like many trendy vacation spots, In Ocracoke the best rentals are booked very early. To find the best selection, begin your planning and search Six-Twelve months before a trip. Many groups plan to begin their search during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year gatherings.

Decide on a Village and Time

Sometimes, the hardest portion of planning your trip is figuring out where to search, and when. When the big decisions are hammered out, everything else is much easier.

How Many Beds?

Establish who is joining, and how many/what sort of bedroom setup you will need. Remember that that most rental homes advertise maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in the home's living room. You'll need to determine what is suitable for your family. Precise descriptions of bedrooms and beds are commonly accessible on the internet. If not, speak to the property manager before you book.

What Are You Willing to Pay?

Does your chosen vacation property fit your budget during that choice Summer week? Make sure that you get cost-sharing commitments from friends and family prior to reserving a costly rental property. Usually, a single person in the group will be liable for making the complete reservation and getting each party's share.

Let's Talk Amenities

What amenities is the group interested in? Is a pool mandatory?Do you want a rental with outdoor lounge? Will the unit need to be oceanfront, downtown, or in close proximity to wildlife? Are items like beach chairs, barbecue grills, umbrellas, buggies or coolers at your disposal and included with your rental home charge? Create a list of priority features to facilitate filter your search.

Accessibility and Special Circumstances

Do individual people in your group have specialized needs? Make sure that you remember and ask about wheel chair access, pool lifts and special equipment requirements..

Paws-Friendly, Please

Make sure to include your pets. Pets are welcome at many rental homes, but policies can vary. Be sure you read descriptions and contracts carefully. Extra fees or costs may be applied to your contract. Ask questions *before* you book!

It Is Time to Search

Many websites exist to match visitors with property owners.. Together with Homeaway, VRBO and Tripadvisor, we advise searching Google for "Ocracoke local vacation rentals" for local property management companies. Aside from offering distinctive properties, local agencies provide excellent service..

Negotiate

When you have located the rentalhome of your dreams, check to confirm your vacation dates are available.

Some property owners will negotiate prices, and some will not. If they are unwilling to budge on a peak-season stay, try asking for an additional night. Off-peak weeks will probably be negotiable more frequently than peak-season..

Read The Agreement

Learn which of the following is included in your quoted rate:

• Power bills
• Internet Connectivity
• Long Distance Phone Service
• Hot Tub Heating
• Cable and pay-per-view TV
• Cleaning Service
• Trash collection
• Maintenance policies
• Key exchange
• Parking requirements

Get a total that incorporates state taxes, animal and other extra fees.

If you'd like to Cancel

Cancellation policies vary for each vacation rental. You will likely be offered trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs between 1% - 5% of your standard vacation rental cost, provides guests with reimbursement of their vacation costs (and subsequent rental home costs) for any days missed as a consequence of personal health emergencies or storms, and additionally hurricane evacuation costs, such as a unexpected hotel stay or extra gas.

Reserve your Rental Home

As soon as you feel you've identified "the one", begin the reservation process. You will probably have to submit a security deposit at time of reservation.

Get Contact Info

Don't forget to get the manager's contact telephone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property. We suggest storing the contact's details in your phone and wallet.

Congratulations on reserving your vacation home! You're on your way to a phenomenal vacation!

During your Stay

• Photograph on your arrival. Take notes of any property damage immediately after you arrive. Call the property manager immediately to report your observations. If there is a difference of opinion about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and communication attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You might need instructions for a fireplace, TV or spa. Contact your home manager. They are there to help. A phone call can save several hours of difficulty.
• Please be respectful of the local community. Permanent residents often live within earshot. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a visit substantially more relaxing.
• Ask a local. Local residences may point you in the right direction.
• Make sure to protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the vacation rental locked up while you are away, exactly like you would in your own home.

At the end of your stay

• Make sure you've packed everything. Check drawers, bath cupboards and cabinets.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental home one final time and look for property damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager wherever possible (this isn't always the case).. If the property owner is not available, make certain you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• How would you feel about your choice? Virtually all vacation rental sites request testimonials after your stay is complete. Property owners and property managers will thank you for positive ratings. If anything went wrong, we recommend being pleasant but genuine with regards to experience. The best property owners and managers will work hard to solve the problem.

Use Your Experience

Does everyone want to re-book next year? If everything was wonderful, next year's trip planning will be easy. Otherwise, you've acquired invaluable experience that will help with the next search.