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Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly

New Owners and Recently updated (Sept 2023)
New mattresses, furniture and appliances

Pet Friendly Suite

3 story pastel orange beach house with white trim. 1.4 mile walk to the lifeguarded beach. This 1st floor suite has a private kitchenette (NO STOVE), bathroom, and extra bedroom all located within the unit. Great for a family of 4 or two couples looking to get away. Pet friendly for well-behaved dogs up to 50lbs (limit 2)

**The listed rate covers up to 2 guests. Additional guests will be an additional $50 per night, per guest.

Pet fee is $50 per stay for well-behaved dogs not more than 50lbs (limit 2). **If pets are not marked and paid for at the point of booking, we reserve the right to cancel the booking at the point of check in without refund. (All guests are met in person for check in.) Pets are not to be left unattended for long periods of time and must not disturb other guests while staying with us. Excessive barking or whining will not be tolerated.

MAXIMUM of 4 PEOPLE

*There are no shared inside spaces with the other units in the house*

The private ramp entrance is located on the left side of the house leading to a studio which is spacious and comfortable with a kitchenette, smart TV, seating area and dining table. Down a private hallway is the private full bath with spacious shower, clothes closet, and extra queen bedroom. There is another entrance from the common room at the front of the house. Both have keypad entry with the same code.

Accommodations offer a hair dryer, Smart television and starter rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Kitchenette includes apartment size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, cookware/dishes/utensils, and a standard 12 cup coffee maker (filters provided)

No smoking of any kind (no vapes, no e-cigs). Any evidence of smoking in the suite will incur a cleaning fee of $350. If you must smoke, please do so outside and away from other guests. Dispose of cigarettes properly (do not throw in the yard).

** Parking is a premium on Ocracoke and we only have 1 space available per suite. Please, no trailers or very large vehicles. ** Let us know if you will bring/rent a golf cart while you are staying with us.

Bicycles, golf carts and other 4x4 vehicles available for rent on the island. (Lots of options for rentals)

Ocracoke Beach Outfitters has beach gear, baby items, bicycles and other items for rent if you forget something for your stay. They are within walking distance of the house.
(ocracokebeachoutfitters.com)

The house sits in the middle of our little island 30 miles off the mainland accessible only by ferry boat or airplane.

There are 3 ferry lines that service this island. Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Hatteras. Cedar Island and Swan Quarter vehicle ferries require reservations and a small fee (see the NC Ferry Reservations website to reserve your date and time). The Hatteras vehicle ferry is free and first-come, first-serve. You may have to wait in line at Hatteras. The schedule for all ferries and reservations for Cedar Island and Swan Quarter are on the NC Ferry website (ferry.ncdot.gov)

No franchises are allowed on island so all the fish markets and restaurants are locally owed as are most all the businesses, family owned and operated. Restaurants get their fresh seafood directly from the local fishermen daily.
There are various festivals and special events throughout the season. Check out the Ocracoke Observer community newspaper website (ocracokeobserver.com) or Facebook page for up to date information on restaurant openings/closings and special events. This house sits within walking distance to it all.

You must text when you get on your ferry to establish an estimated arrival time for check in. ** NO CHECK INS AFTER 7:30PM WITHOUT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS **

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a family friendly space with house rules and quiet hours posted in the rental agreement that you MUST read prior to booking. It's not a loud party house and OWNER reserves the right to cancel the booking (removing the guests), with or without refund, of any guests who do not abide by these house rules or demonstrate a lack of care towards the property or others while here.

Property manager

Kelly and Ron Gardner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74.3 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 18 min walk
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 19 min walk
  • Ocracoke Preservation Museum - 19 min walk
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 20 min walk
  • British Cemetery - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SmacNally's Waterfront Bar and Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing Ocracoke - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Deepwater Theater and Outer Banks Beaches. Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath, Pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocracoke Vacay
Good location and property. Clean and tidy. Walking distance to Howard’s Pub and 1718 brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and comfortable quarters
I greatly enjoyed my stay, and Ocracoke is one of my favorite places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located, comfortable unit
This was a nice, clean and well located unit. TV had Netflix, but I suspect that may have been from a prior guest. Some noise from unit next door, dog barked when it heard us, and conversations could be heard as well. Nice shower, owner provided extension cord for charging golf cart.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryll R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location!
The suite was much bigger than we thought it would be. Which was fantastic for the four of us! The location was perfect! And we were lucky to get Suite One… Where we had enough room in the driveway to park a six person golf cart. (We had a baby with us who had to be in a car seat.) I would say the only complaint would be that the cleaning staff does not seem to clean the floors. They sweep them… But you can’t walk barefoot on them or your feet will turn black. Other than that, we had a wonderful time! Check in and check out were very easy and the property managers are very communicative! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in Ocracoke
Parking is tight but that’s how it is everywhere in Ocracoke. Place was clean and spacious for me, my husband, baby, and two dogs. Property manager is easy to get a hold of if needed. Location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This place was perfect!!!! The owners and the property manager was excellent!!!! They even helped us out when our ferry got canceled because of tropical storm Debby and we had to stay again. Thank you so much!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute condo close to everything!
We truly enjoyed our stay. The condo was so clean when we first arrived, and had everything we needed. You wouldn’t know you were staying in a “studio” because we felt like we had plenty of space. Maria, who keeps the condos cleaned and stocked, was so sweet and I really enjoyed talking to her. She made sure we got extra towels/toilet paper when we needed them. The host was very responsive to all my questions and very accommodating. I will say that you do share walls with the other suites, and the first two nights we had very noisy neighbors who woke us up early, but that’s not the host’s fault. Just something to be aware of. There is a common room where they provide you drinking water as well as an awesome porch up front! And if you tell the host you’re renting a golf cart they will make sure you have an extension cord to charge it. We had such a wonderful vacation and I look forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
We were so blessed to find this gem for a last-minute, short getaway. Very clean, comfortable, easy check-in and out, great and friendly communication with owners and super cool AC! We will definitely be back! Hopefully sooner than later!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice but parking was sort of slack.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great stay
A delegation ghtful apartment, good security, and a great location overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaela W.

Weekend getaway
Very nice place to stay. Parking was tight but overall we had a great experience staying here. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
Centrally located with easy access to Island activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, easy check in
Cute and quaint, everything we needed was in the room, perfect size and easy access to stores and streets
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on Ocracoke
We enjoyed our stay completely. Everything was beyond our expectations. Th location was nearly perfect. It could’ve only been better if it sat on the beach. The cost savings made it the perfect place to stay. We look forward to or next visit in the future. THANK YOU for everything…..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised!
I really enjoyed my stay!! It was super easy to communicate with Kelly; she responded quickly to my questions. Check-in was a snap! The suite offered everything I needed, just as advertised. The queen bed in the main room was very comfortable! I have stayed here several times under previous ownership, and I just want to say that the current owners have made noticeable, significant upgrades!! I have no hesitation in highly recommending this property, and look forward to staying again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIANNE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
June stay
The place was perfect for our needs. Location was great. The place was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!
Had a great stay! The owners couldn’t be more accommodating. It’s close to everything, and spotless. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Convenient, and Spacious
This unit is part of a large house divided into many units. The place was spotless and equipped for all that we needed and more. The bed was comfortable and the window A/C units keep the place comfortable. It is located down a back street in a residential neighborhood, very close to places to eat. From this place, we were able to ride our bikes to the town, lighthouse, and to the Cedar Island Ferry terminal area. The only issue, potentially for some, is that there is no sound proofing between your unit and the one next to you, so you could hear their conversation. If you close the living room door, it does help though. Fortunately, all people staying were relatively quiet and kept the same hours as we did. Overall, it was an excellent stay and we would return without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick getaway
The property was super clean and the property manager was super responsive. First night was great. Super quiet tenants above us. Second night not so much. The tenant above us was super loud all night. However, that is not on the property manager. Just inconsiderate tenants. Overall, we really liked this property and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Redbeards
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The house was very clean. Beds were very comfortable. The shower was shockingly nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Had a good time staying here. Easy check in/out. Host communication was right on. We came to fish for four days. Great place to stay for this. Not a lot of traffic on the road where located. Walking distance to most restaurants and the brewery. Clear and easy directions for guests responsibilities when checking out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic
The place was in a convenient location, pretty much within walking distance of most things. Amenities were basic. Bring your own sheets, towels, toiletries, and blankets. Nothing fancy, but served the purpose. It was pretty spacious and parking was easy. Clean and easy to get in and out of. Hostess was easy to work with, but we really didn't have anything that needed attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jarrad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocracoke island
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette S., Claremont

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay during Tropical Storm
Although we were on the island during recent Tropical Storm we enjoyed our stay. We felt safe and secure in home. Property was very clean. Host was very quick to respond. Marie met us at check-in showed us entire area, gave us information and answered all our questions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023