Serendipity: Historic Home with Modern Conveniences - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

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

This inviting, historic, Island bungalow delightfully blends the appeal of old Ocracoke with the modern amenities of today. Delightfully landscaped, Serendipity offers a peaceful getaway at which you can relax and relax. Cedar shakes and old pine floors throughout combined with an abundance of beadboard only serves to enhance the ambiance. One lot back from Silver Lake Harbor, Serendipity offers harbor access via an easement to the shared boat dock. Your shared dock provides 50 AMP Electric Service and Water. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths: 1 with King, 1 with Queen, 1 with two Twins. 3 bathrooms each with shower only. Conveniences include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless internet access, and 2 flat panel cable TVs. Washer and dryer. Sheets and towels are supplied. Beds are made for your arrival. The exterior offers shared boat dockage on Silver Lake Harbor with 50 AMP Electric Service, water and fish cleaning bench. Covered porch and ground level deck, hot/cold outdoor shower, shared park style charcoal grille along with a gas grille which is available to both Serendipity and the neighboring Sea Moor Lake guests. No Smoking. Parking for 3 cars. Not Pet Friendly. No Animals or Service Animals of any kind are allowed in this home. For information please visit our Guest Information “Vacationing with a Pet” on our website. 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: Living Room with TV. Eat-in Kitchen and Dining Area. Primary Bedroom with King bed, TV and Primary Bath with shower. Second first floor Bath with shower. Stackable washer/dryer in kitchen. Second Floor: Bedroom with Queen bed. Bedroom with two Twin beds. Bath with shower.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Ocracoke. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Springer's Point Preserve and Pamlico Sound, while Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are cultural highlights. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

• Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the optimal vacation home experience:

Get the best rental home value:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Ocracoke area. To get the best value, shift your vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. 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 June, July, and August.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Booking your vacation home up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines have discounts for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to select the best rental in the Ocracoke area:

• Start by choosing your potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Serendipity: Historic Home with Modern Conveniences has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available online. If you don't see them listed, email the property management company before you book the rental. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Does your group require special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly vacation rental. Request specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Often, property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• During check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent lots of concerns.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your peaceful home. Practice the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.