'Salt Marsh' Bluff Shoal Motel - Room 7 - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

Salt Marsh Suite (Room 7) at the historic Bluff Shoal Motel is your laid-back Silver Lake escape in the heart of Ocracoke Village. Ideal for couples or a modest family, the suite features a king bed and a ceramic tub/shower bath, along with WiFi, cable TV, microwave, mini refrigerator, and Nespresso Coffee maker. Unwind on the front porch or head to the private pier and harbor deck for boat-watching, wildlife, and memorable Silver Lake vistas.



No family pets. Non-smoking.



The space



Welcome to Salt Marsh Suite – Room 7 at the appealing, historic Bluff Shoal Motel, tucked beneath shady oak trees in the center of Ocracoke Village along iconic Silver Lake—a waterfront setting with vistas you’ll treasure. The motel also features filtered shower head enhancing comfort and water quality, a new community back deck, and the return of the beloved harbor/waterfront deck—ideal for calming and watching the village harbor come to life.



Savor the simple convenience of parking right at your door, then relax with a book or a little people-watching from the open front porch. When you’re ready for classic Ocracoke scenery, walk over to the harborside deck to spot wildlife, watch boats glide across Silver Lake, and soak up the golden-hour glow over the water.



In the room



· King Bed

· Full bath: tub + shower

· Free Wi-Fi

· Mini refrigerator

· Microwave

· Flat-screen TV + cable

· Nespresso coffee

· A/C + heat

· Partial Harbor View



On the property (shared)



· Waterfront / harbor viewing area (deck / dock vibe for boat-watching)

· Private community pier

· Community grille (charcoal grille)

· Private backyard, waterfront outdoor seating + open front porch hangout

· Park-at-your-door convenience



Neighborhood + Conveniences Near Bluff Shoal Motel | Ocracoke Village • Silver Lake Harborfront



Coffee Stores + Cafés



Ocracoke Coffee Company – 9 min walk

The Magic Bean Coffee Bazaar – 12 min walk

Sweet Tooth + Fig Tree Bakery (espresso + pastries) – 17 min walk

The Slushy Stand (espresso drinks too!) – 6 min walk



Ice Cream + Treats



Ocracoke Fudge & Ice Cream Shop – 6 min walk

The Slushy Stand (ice cream, slushies, waffle cones) – 7 min walk

Sweet Tooth + Fig Tree (ice cream + homemade fudge) – 17 min walk



Groceries + Essentials



Ocracoke Variety Store & True Value Hardware — 950 Irvin Garrish Hwy

ABC Store (liquor) — beside the Ocracoke Variety Store



Eateries + Bars



MacNally’s Bar & Grille — 2 min walk

El Mariachi – 2 min walk

Stockroom Street Food – 2 min walk

Flying Melon Café – 9 min walk

Ocracoke Oyster Company — 12 min walk

Howard’s Pub & Raw Bar — 17 min walk

1718 Brewing — 17 min walk



Stores + Local Finds



Books to be Red (books + pottery gifts) – 4 min walk

Over the Moon (gift boutique) – 6 min walk

Moonraker Tea Shop (tea + gifts) – 10 min walk

Little Rituals OBX (holistic boutique) – 10 min walk

Annabelle’s Florist & Antiques – 6 min walk



Sights + Strolls (walkable)



Deepwater Theater — 5 min walk

Ocracoke Island Visitor Center — 6 min walk

British Cemetery — 7 min walk

Ocracoke Lighthouse — 9 min walk

Springer’s Point Preserve — 13 min walk



Water + Adventure (basically next door)



Schooner Windfall II — 150 ft

Coyote Music Den — 200 ft

Ocracoke Wave Runners — 350 ft

Silver Lake (harborfront) — 650 ft

Ocracoke Parasail Inc. — 750 ft

Ocracoke Beach Fires (allowed w/ permit) – 1.7 miles to Ocracoke Day Use Area beach

Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Pony Pens) – 6 miles up Hwy 12



Guest access



Guests have private access to their assigned room or apartment, with convenient parking near the unit. During your stay, you’re also welcome to appreciate all shared Bluff Shoal spaces, including:



· Open 'Southern Style' Front Porch

· Harbor/Waterfront Deck with Marina View

· Community Park Grille

· Outdoor Picnic Table Dining

· This rooms features direct access to the back deck, ideal for appreciating the fresh air and relaxing outdoors right from the comfort of your room.



Our Private Pier on Silver Lake—ideal for coffee, boat-watching, sunsets, and spotting wildlife.



These outdoor areas are shared with other guests, so we savor everybody keeping things tidy and respectful.



Please note: Bluff Shoal is a non-smoking property and pets are not allowed.



Other things to note



Questions Before You Book?



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