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

Escape to this peaceful retreat with your loved ones and pets by your side. Unwind in comfort as you’re just steps away from local eateries and festivals.

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • 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 in Ocracoke

3 story pastel orange beach house with white trim. A mile walk to the national park lifeguarded beach. This suite is located on the first floor and has a private kitchenette (NO STOVE) and queen bedroom. The entrance to this suite is through the main entrance of the house and then the door to the right with keypad entry. The bedroom is in a separate and private space to the rear of the suite. There is a door to close off the bedroom space from the kitchenette/living space.

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

MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE

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. 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.

Accommodations offer hair dryers, Smart televisions and starter rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee makers.

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.

** 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 most businesses are locally owned. 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 or Facebook page for up to date information on restaurant openings/closings and special events.

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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • 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
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 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

  • Deepwater Theater - 10 min walk
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 17 min walk
  • British Cemetery - 19 min walk
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 19 min walk
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 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 US Navy Beach Jumpers Memorial and Outer Banks Beaches. Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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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

Geoffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
We really enjoyed our suite, the location of the property and the island itself as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location, close to necessary amenities, grocery, restaurants, etc...
Would stay here again, host was very helpful and made some great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jarrad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocracoke island
Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Redbeards
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Excellent location!! Property manager very nice and helpful with information about the island! We all had great weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Extension
Close to the beach and close to the best restaurants. Friendly property manager and new owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week away
Eric was super helpful and kind! This was our first time to the Outerbanks and he told us all about the island and where to go! My family and I will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

John W., Byram, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place and we could bring our dog.
Basic and clean. Also had a water cooler so we could refil our bottles.bikes and some beach stuff avaliable Eric was very helpful and available if we needed him.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela R.

Relaxing
Nice and clean! Eric is a super host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paulette S., Claremont

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Ocracoke
Well-positioned apartment within a large home near the beach on Ocracoke. Eric is very informative and helpful. He provides bikes, chairs, blankets, and anything you might need for a beach visit. Very close to the community center, which can be loud. Also close to amazing taco stand!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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

6/10 Okay

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Elisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accommodating host!
We were very pleased with this rental. My young adult daughter uses a wheelchair, and it is so hard to find places to stay that are mobility friendly. This apartment was set up to be largely accessible (though the ramp is a bit steep and manual wheelchair users may need assistance) and the host offered us so many extras, including a ride to the beach in a 4WD to get her through the soft sand. The bathroom tile is gorgeous, and the gas heater will keep you very toasty. The kitchenette is suitable for simple meals, and the location was close enough to the village but quiet and private. The only downside was the well water, which is high in minerals (sulfur), but the host discloses this honestly and recommends you use bottled water for drinking and cooking (boiling pasta, etc). We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day weekend stay
Eric was so friendly and accommodating. He offered the use of his personal fishing pole, electric scooter, & bikes. It really made the experience fun for the kids. This property and room was clean and well maintained. It’s an easy and great location to several restaurants, a tackle shop, a grocery store, and an awesome taco truck. Eric went out of his way several times to make the experience great. The water did have a strong sulfur smell and took some getting used to. There could be a little bit more lighting in the room that we stayed in. There’s no vent in the bathroom, so it tends to steam. Overall, we were happy with our stay, and hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Nancy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Owners were the best.
There were a few things that were not accurate about the listing. The new owners had just taken over so I don’t blame them, but I feel like any where you would rent for a vacation should have the things that they are advertising they have. There was no hair dryer and there were no linens but both were listed. The previous owner had mentioned to me that I may want to bring my own linens, so I did. He also said 2 queen beds but the bed in the bedroom was a full not a queen so the linens didn’t fit. I truly do not blame the new owners but I feel like they should relist the property correctly. They were very nice and I’m sure things will improve with them owning this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Astrid S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Old bad equipped place
we where very disappointed because the object did not sample to it was promised to be like. The furniture was very old , leather sofa at least 30 years old with stains. There was no kitchen as prescribed only a simple camping cook plate and a old dirty microwave. No washing machine or dryer as prescribed. The outside terrace where to dirty chairs in front of the garage. Floors were dusty. We were 3 adults with two chairs. A/C only in one room. Owner came in one day later to fix a new one, which was also were loud. We will not recommend to book this place. Was not worth our money, although the new owner tried to do its best. But we were wondering how he could offer such a place. Finally, the owner Ron was very helpful is made up his way to take care of the property, but we were not happy to spend so much money on this place,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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