Ford Cottage: Beautiful marsh views with a large screened porch. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

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

This Ocracoke Island bungalow offers striking marsh vistas. Ford Cottage features a first floor open floor plan. The open kitchen, dining and living areas offer a great space for family gatherings or entertaining. The first floor is further enhanced by a generous screened porch and deck. Pretty pine floors throughout. The second floor features a great room with cathedral ceilings, wet bar with mini refrigerator, half bath, and a balcony providing a magnificent view of the marsh.

3 bedrooms, 1 Full Bath and 2 Half Baths: 1 with King, 2 with two Twins.

Conveniences include complimentary wireless internet access, 1 Roku TV, 1 cable TV, and 2 DVD players. Central air conditioning/baseboard heat on the first floor, central air conditioning/central heat on the second floor, ceiling fans in all rooms. Washer and dryer.

The exterior offers two decks and a sizable screened porch with picnic table, hot/cold outdoor shower w/dressing area and fish cleaning bench.

*This home does not provide linens.

No Smoking. No Animals Accepted. Limit of 3 cars.

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: Open kitchen, dining and living area with Roku TV. Bedroom with King bed. Two bedrooms, each with two Twin beds. Hallway Bath with tub/shower. Half Bath with washer/dryer.

Second Floor: Great Room with TV/DVD/VCR, mini-refrigerator and wet bar.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Ocracoke. British Cemetery and Ocracoke Lighthouse 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

Tricks and tips to get the best Ocracoke vacation home experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• In the Ocracoke area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked very early. Booking your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Summertime is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. Book your rental property in Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• Hosts sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Ocracoke area travel guide magazines which will include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Filter your rental search:

• First and foremost, have your group commit to date ranges and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration you need. Ford Cottage: Beautiful marsh views with a large screened porch. has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Be aware that some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking.

More tips for your visit:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your phone.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To make sure no damages are attributed to your stay, make note of any problem areas during arrival. text the rental manager immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are a fantastic resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors 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 fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected all personal items. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property a final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a excellent stay? Many rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property manager was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.