Unique, Romantic, Cozy, Island Cottage on #1 Beach in America

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Upstairs deck decorated with one of our favorite beach finds from the Bahamas

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ocracoke, NC

British Cemetery
‪3 min walk‬
Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
‪8 min walk‬
Ocracoke Lighthouse
‪15 min walk‬
Hatteras, NC (HNC)
‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our cottage named 'Zillies' is designed for two people to show up and have everything they need for an amazing, carefree visit. High end beach cruiser bikes, kayaks, beach chairs, beach umbrella, beach toys, coolers, Weber grill, linens and beach towels are all included with your rental. Monogrammed sheets and plush towels are just part of the special 'extras' you will enjoy. Its the perfect romantic, relaxing, get away for any couple. Honeymooners love Zillies! 4WD Jeep Wrangler available for rent. Zillies Cottage is not your average rental. Decorated throughout with beach treasures from our travels and art work by our young nieces and nephews its a magical, love filled little cottage. You will be surrounded with more special memories than you will ever know. Zillies also has an amazing outdoor shower which all our guests love (check out the reviews). The shower is decorated with our special beach treasures we've found over the years from around the world . We call it "treasure from foreign lands". :-).

Ocracoke Island is truly a special place and was voted #1 Beach in America by Dr Beach for good reason. Where else can you find 13 miles of 4 Wheel Drive accessible, uninhabited, undeveloped, pristine beaches?

Come see what makes this island special and you will fall in love with the peace and solitude you discover. Spend some time on the island and reconnect with your partner. Zillies rents Saturday to Saturday during the season. Rentals of less then a full week are allowed ONLY in the off season. Please check our calendar for availability.

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Property manager

Jeff and Wendy Berube

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be considerate and treat our cottage as you would want someone to treat your house.

Enjoy the special "treasures" we've left in the cottage for your enjoyment but please make sure they are all still there when you leave.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocracoke

Located in Ocracoke, this cottage is near the beach. Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

British Cemetery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ocracoke Preservation Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ocracoke Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Springer's Point Preserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

‪SmacNally's Waterfront Bar and Grill - ‬3 min walk
‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬7 min walk
‪1718 Brewing Ocracoke - ‬18 min walk
‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, Romantic, Cozy, Island Cottage on #1 Beach in America pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique, Romantic, Cozy, Island Cottage on #1 Beach in America?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, Romantic, Cozy, Island Cottage on #1 Beach in America?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique, Romantic, Cozy, Island Cottage on #1 Beach in America located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps from British Cemetery and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Ocracoke Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Art S.

20 April 2025

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

Wish we were staying longer...

The place was quaint, easily accessible and exceeded our expectations. Although we did not have a water view, the location was perfect where it was. Everything on Ocracoke was easy to get to on foot or bike and the weather cooperated perfectly.Our biggest negative is that we did not have more time... maybe next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

3 April 2025

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

So worth it!!

The property truly is unique and it fits so perfectly in location and ambience! The owners were very friendly, communicative and accommodating! We were very pleased!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

24 March 2025

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

Ocracoke like a Pogue!

The house and patio are very comfy in spite of being small. The amenities like bikes and water sports equipment are excellent and make it a great value. We had some storms come through and were unable to take full advantage of these fun things but we will next time!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

13 March 2025

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

Excellent

Just a get away and relax type of trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deedrah H.

5 March 2025

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

March 2025

Loved everything about the home!!!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley I.

16 February 2025

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

Wonderful!

Just as described-we had a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

31 December 2024

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

Terrific in all respects!

Highly recommended for singles or couples! A perfect getaway. Great communication with owner. Cottage was just as described and actually had more amenities than listed. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you Jeff and Wendy for having us as guests at Zillie's Cottage!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malia B.

19 November 2024

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

Perfect Cozy Little Cottage for Two

It is exactly as described, perfect for me and my husband! We were celebrating our milestone birthdays and wanted to go somewhere we've never been, so Ocracoke was perfect. Cottage is quaint, cozy, clean, and in a great location. We walked everywhere except the one day we rented the jeep (fun!) to go to the beach. Jeff and Wendy were so great about communicating! *Note, to anyone who has never been: we learned the hard way that you MUST check in to see if the ferry is running aftrr questionable weather. 😀 But it was an adventure.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas I.

8 November 2024

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

Amazing

Will be back if we can; this was an awesome property

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iuliu B.

4 November 2024

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

Lovely, cozy place to stay

We had a great time at Zillies and would happily stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

27 October 2024

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

Great location

Zillie’s is at a great location to access many of the islands amenities. Zillie’s Island Pantry is next door for a convent adult beverage or a few snacks. During the summer a tram stop is also just a few steps away but having access to the on-site bikes was a plus for getting around at this time of year. Kitchen had everything we needed for our weeks stay. The cottage is very tastefully decorated and cozy.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya A.

5 October 2024

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

Perfect sized getaway.

Cute little cottage with all the amenities. My husband was amazed at the craftsmanship. Loved riding bikes, although there was quite a bit of water in the roads from all the rain. I won't complain after what the western part of the state has witnessed. Great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte H.

1 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disappointed with cottage but really enjoyed Ocracoke Island

Although this property was conveniently located close to the main road - and had the opportunity to use beach bikes as part of rental - the cottage itself was not very comfortable, the stairs leading to bedroom and only bathroom on second floor were dangerous, and it lacked outdoor privacy and views of anything beyond the nite sky which was lovely from upper deck. The back deck was connected to another property that included rear entrance to venue open daily from 11am-8:30pm and stairs leading to residence above so even though there was a sitting area and fun outdoor shower, you never knew when one of the owners or staff would be passing by or stepping out onto the deck for a break. So beware - the deck is not all that romantic or private and believe the cottage owners should be more transparent about this.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

24 August 2024

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

Great

Quiet Peaceful Biked Beached Loved cottage

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard T.

12 August 2024

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

WONDERFUL

The cottage was warm, cozy, clean, and inviting. My wife and I were looking for a place to unplug, and Ocracoke Island was just what we needed. Renting a golf cart to tool around the island, was pure joy. We highly recommend both the cottage, we stayed in, and the island itself.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark G.

5 May 2024

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

No electricity most of the stay

Nice place to stay. To no fault of the owner we did not stay the full time due to the power off and not able to get a shower, watch TV or store groceries.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

30 April 2024

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

Great weekend getaway!

We had a great weekend away at this lovely place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda L.

10 April 2024

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

Anniversary Trip

Great cottage for 2! Bikes were the most fun, no need to rent a golf cart! Perfect for R & R, soak in the slower pace of island life!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

28 March 2024

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

Comfortable and sweet

This place is great for 2 people. Our stay was in March so very off season and we got to see Ocracoke Island in a quiet time.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S., New Bern, NC

19 March 2024

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

Great weekend stay

We loved this great place for a quick weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

31 December 2023

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

Cozy cottage in great location!

We had a great time at Zillies Cottage! The owners were extremely prompt and helpful with their responses. The property is exactly as described, very clean, and in a great location. Would definitely recommend if you are staying in Ocracoke!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

14 November 2023

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

Quaint little hideaway

We absolutely loved our weekend away. The cottage was perfect for our needs! And when the weather trapped us on the island, Jeff and Wendy worked with us and were able to rent it to us for an extra night. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hal C.

8 November 2023

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

Zillies Cottage

Very cute and perfect for the length of stay we had. My wife is already thinking of next year and when to return! The owners of the wine shop were originally from Richmond as we were and we kinda hit it off with them. Everything was as detailed as you stated. A couple of light bulbs were out and the front door lock was loose (I fixed) but other than that it couldn't have been better as was the weather. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh L.

14 October 2023

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

Quick Stay

It was super cute and a nice little getaway for the night.. the cottage was quiet and just what we needed after a hectic wedding day! We’d love to come back next time we’re down!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

2 October 2023

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

Best getaway

We absolutely loved this property. Very clean and well-maintained. Quiet neighborhood and very relaxing. This property is absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway. Ocracoke is a wonderful place to visit. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Wendy Berube

Married for 40 years we enjoy the beach and pretty much anything involving the outdoors. Originally from Maine, we've lived in Williamsburg, Va for over 38 years. Like many folks in the area we arrived here while serving in the military. We would like to say a big thank you to those who continue to serve our great country. We spend as much time on the island as we can because its good for the soul! You will find us wandering around the island pretty much every weekend in the summer. We enjoy boating, clamming, fishing, all of the beautiful beaches and spending time with our island friends. Its just a very special place and we feel blessed to have our cottage on the island. We also love sharing our cottage with our guests. Reading our guest log always makes us smile. Our many repeat guests are extra special to us.

Why they chose this property

We truly love Ocracoke and after spending many years camping, renting and staying in Bed and Breakfast's we knew we had to get a place of our own. We discovered Zillies and it was the perfect cottage for two . Very private yet close to everything, it was the perfect fit for our lifestyle. Sharing it with our guests has been wonderful. Everyone loves this special little cottage and it makes it fun to read our guest log each weekend when we arrive. The cottage is perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, special getaways and many of our guests come back each year. Our always growing number of return guests are extra special to us. Zillies truly is a special little cottage on a very special island.

What makes this property unique

Private yet convenient to the village and all the island has to offer. Everything is provided, all you need to do is show up and relax! You can even rent our Jeep for a fantastic day at the beach. Our guests all love the special decorations we have in the cottage and the outside shower. Zillies in not a typical, generic rental. Our "beach finds" and the artwork by our young family members make is a warm, love filled home. As one guest put it....."you can feel the love in the cottage". Its very important to us that our guests have a great time at Zillies and we will do whatever it takes. We don't want your stay at Zillies to be like renting a hotel room, our goal is to provide you with a warm, welcoming home away from home........... a romantic, relaxing, special time which you will always remember.

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