Soundfront Inn: Spacious historic home with beach on Pamlico Sound - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Located at the end of a winding lane, The Soundfront Inn is located on a roomy, historic property on the shores of the Pamlico Sound. This older home transports you to a 'by gone era'. You are invited to return to a simpler time. The Soundfront Inn retains much of its original appeal. Antiques and local decor combined with tasteful remodeling add to the ambiance of your stay. Take a vacation to 'yesteryear'. To enhance the ‘old Ocracoke charm’, the owners have not installed telephones or cable. With plenty of windows to let in the breeze, there is NO AIR CONDITIONING. Appreciate memorable times with family and friends at this enormous and cavernous home, yet comfortable enough for a modest family. Whether seeking a private getaway or a favorite area to gather, the generous selection of interior spaces, indoor and outdoor porches, decks and huge yard are sure to delight. Savor impressive sunsets and find comfort in the sound of waves reaching the close by shore. A 300' beach on the Pamlico Sound completes this fascinating property. Walk or bicycle to village stores, galleries and eateries. Take a walk to Silver Lake Harbor or walk the sandy trails and shoreline of the close by Springer's Point Nature Preserve. For those that find comfort in history, location and nature, The Soundfront Inn welcomes you. 6 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 1 with Queen, 2 with a Double, 3 with two Twins. One bath with a tub, one with a shower stall. Conveniences include ceiling fans and a fan in every bedroom. The kitchen features a commercial 6 burner Vulcan gas stove. Player piano. Minimal heat available. Gas heater in living area and dining area only. Washer and dryer. The exterior offers screened porches and plenty of covered porch space with porch rockers. The screened porch off the lower level bedroom offers an outdoor clawfoot tub. Enjoy a sizable hot/cold outdoor shower, gas grille and fish cleaning bench. There is no dock, but it is possible to anchor a modest boat or launch kayaks from this property. *This home does not provide linens. NO AIR CONDITIONING. No TV, No Cable or Satellite. No DVD or Stereo. No Internet Access. No Smoking. No Family Animals Accepted. Limit of 3 cars. No Partial Stays. Property Layout: First Floor: Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room. Sun Porch. Master Bedroom with Queen and Bath with claw foot tub/shower. Laundry Room. Second Floor: Two bedrooms, each with a Double bed. Three bedrooms, each with two Twin beds. Sun Porch. Bath with shower.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. 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

Getting the best Ocracoke vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Summer is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. Book your rental property in Fall or Spring months to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• In the Ocracoke area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Booking your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke visitors guide magazine 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 local stories, travel guides contain money saving offers on local tours and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking a perfectrental:

• Choose vacation week and budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Soundfront Inn: Spacious historic home with beach on Pamlico Sound has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking pages. Otherwise, email or call the host before reserving the rental. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or may be applied to your invoice.

More considerations:

• Put the owner's information in your smartphone.
• During arrival, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental home while you are away. Keep your property safe!
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on great reviews to drive new bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.