Recently Remodeled-New for 2025-Pet Friendly - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Your family and your four-legged friends are welcome at this comfortable historic home. Recently refreshed and new to rent in 2025, you will find this home has tons of Ocracoke character! Unwind on the screened porch or take your dog to play in the cavernous and completely enclosed backyard. It is centrally located just off Irvin Garrish Highway, so effortlessly walkable to stores and eateries.

Before being moved to its current location, Bella Grace was the home of Mr. Tommy Howard, Ocracoke's postmaster from 1901-1941. You will find the beautiful old style bead board and floor in parts with all the modern amenities.

4 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths: 2 with King, 1 with Queen, 1 with Pyramid Bunk (Double on the bottom, Twin on top).

Conveniences include complimentary Starlink wireless internet access, central AC/heat, dishwasher, washer and dryer, and six intelligent TVs-streaming only.

The exterior offers a front screened porch, a back deck with dining table, a entirely enclosed fenced yard with privacy fence, outdoor shower, park-style charcoal grille, and fish cleaning bench.

Sheets and towels supplied. Beds will be made for your arrival.

Property Layout
First Floor: Dining Room with Intelligent TV, couch sitting area, and wet bar. Galley style kitchen with access to dining room, back deck , and Master bedroom with King and bath with tub and shower. Laundry Room. Living Room with access to master, pyramid bunk room, and front deck. Half bathroom.



Second Floor: Queen bedroom. Full bath with shower only. King bedroom.

Partial week stays of less than a week (3 nighttime minimum) are welcomed at this Ocracoke vacation rental from October thru April.

Animals allowed - dogs only. No smoking/vaping.

About the Area

Ocracoke is home to this vacation home. Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina. 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 allowed

Our top Ocracoke vacation rental tips and tricks:

Finding your perfect rental home:

• The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• To find the best value, try changing your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter 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 the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Booking websites often offer guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines have coupons for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Planning and choosing the perfectvacation home:

• Choose a group leader, select your trip dates, and choose a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family needs. Recently Remodeled-New for 2025-Pet Friendly has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible online. Otherwise, call the property owner before you book the property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what bed configuration is suitable for your vacation family.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Does your group require unique amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To make certain that no damages are linked to your family's stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas during arrival. Speak to the host immediately to relay any damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers bothering your home life. Practice the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on good reviews to propel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will be thankful you shared your review find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.