Southern Comfort: Pet Friendly, tucked among live oaks, salt marsh views. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Tucked in a century old grove of live oaks with Spanish moss, this traditional low-country beach home has a modern southwestern interior. Serene canal location. Breathtaking neighboring salt marsh view, shared dock, bulkhead, fish cleaning bench and huge rear yard.

Professionally designed and decorated, with double height ceiling in living room and cathedral ceilings throughout. Separate bed and bath wings - ideal for sizable group or 2 families. Two enormous screened porches including one conveniently located off the gourmet country kitchen.

Southern Comfort is an amazingly private property despite having neighbors across the street. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood, at the very end of the road. To one side, savor the privacy offered by the adjoining neighbor’s broad private property and Southern Comfort's treed back yard.

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 2 with Queen, 1 with two Twins, 1 with two sets of Bunk Beds. One bath has a whirlpool tub.

Conveniences include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless internet access, 3 TVs, including one retractable 47 inch Intelligent TV in the great room. With the ease of a remote control, you can stow away the great room TV to appreciate unobstructed marsh vistas. Three DVD players. Washer and dryer.

The exterior offers shared *boat dockage, bulkhead, two screened porches, deck swing, a hot/cold outdoor shower w/view and gas grille. Kayak access including a kayak step launch is located at the rear bulkheaded canal. Tandem kayak. Life jackets are not supplied, if you wish to rent them, please contact Ride The Wind Surf Shop. They will be happy to assist.

*This home does not provide linens.

No Smoking. Pet Friendly. Limit of 2 Animals. Limit 3 cars. Shared Dockage for 2 boats.

Short Stays are available; there is a three-nighttime minimum, and these stays can be booked within two weeks of arrival.

*Boat dockage at this property is located on the inner side of the canal bridge. Height clearance may be limited, dependent upon individual boat height. Boaters should anticipate five foot vertical clearance at high tide. If you have specific questions, please note them in the special request section when making your reservation. One of our friendly staff will contact you.

Property Layout:

Single story home: Open kitchen, dining and living area with TV/DVD. Two bedrooms, each with a Queen bed, TV/DVD. Bedroom with two Twin beds. Bedroom with two Bunk beds. Bath with tub/shower. Bath with whirlpool tub.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Rental property booking tips:

Sticking to a spending budget:

• Book your Ocracoke rental in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities.
• In the Ocracoke area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Ocracoke area travel guide magazines which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose your prefect Ocracoke vacation home:

• Start by choosing vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Southern Comfort: Pet Friendly, tucked among live oaks, salt marsh views. has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. Otherwise, email or call the host before you reserve your home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to establish what bed configuration is right for your vacation.
• If there's a specific Ocracoke destination you are crazy about, keep an eye out for homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you will need a pet-friendly property. Ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for a fantastic stay:

• Add the owner's contact information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Upon arrival, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the property manager. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, remember to take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to drive new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Please be objective. 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.