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3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

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Exterior
Southside patio
Master bedroom (largest bedroom) with queen bed, work space.
Living area
No porch is complete without a set of rocking chairs. Enjoy the sunset.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pantego, NC
  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Belhaven Memorial Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lake Phelps
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Edenton, NC (EDE-Northeastern Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Pocosin Ridge. Surrounded by farmland and adjacent to the Pungo Unit of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, this property offers tremendous unobstructed views all around. Enjoy watching the tundra swans and snow geese fly overhead in the winter and view the black bears throughout the spring, summer and fall. Completely renovated 3 bd, 1 ba. A touch of modern with the subtle blends of antiques and country decor. Fast, reliable fiber WiFi internet keeps you connected while still being able to step out the door and be away from it all.
4 miles from Pungo Lake, 1 mile from Pungo River paddle trail, 2 miles from MJ's Country Store (convenience store serving breakfast and lunch), 20 minutes from Belhaven, 30 minutes from the Swan Quarter to Ocracoke ferry. 1 hr drive to the Outer Banks.

Property manager

Leah
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

About the area

Pantego

Located in Pantego, this holiday home is in a rural area. Belhaven Marina and River Forest Manor & Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit God's Creation Wildlife Museum and Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pantego, NC

What's nearby

  • Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belhaven Memorial Museum - 18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum - 26 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Pettigrew State Park - 51 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Lake Phelps - 56 min drive - 61.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and within 16 miles (25 km) of Belhaven Memorial Museum and Belhaven City Hall. Cedar Island and Northside Community Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

Bear nearby

Very clean ,3 bedroom ,kitchen Excellent location for bear watching ,nature ,etc .One morning not long after sunrise- looked out kitchen window and saw 300 lb bear in field !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Perfect location for Pungo!

Well equipped, and couldn't be closer to the wildlife refuge.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Great spot

This house was perfect for us, we were there to see the swans and pungo lake was close by. It’s an older home but decorated cute and was very clean AND there was a loaf of pumpkin bread and jam waiting for us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

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

Excellent Location for Exploring Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

Situated right on the Refuge Road, the location can’t be beat, but this is also an overall great VRBO. The cottage has been nicely refurbished, has all the amenities you’ll need and the owners are great and went out of their way to help make our visit Spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Perfect

The location is perfect for exploring the Pungo Unit and viewing wildlife. The home is spacious, clean, and has plenty of sunlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Best location

Great location for wildlife viewing. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything you could possibly need. Mjs country store has great food to go. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Perfect spot for our family

We were able to enjoy a comfortable stay close to the wilderness we wanted to explore. Comfortable beds, CLEAN, WiFi, Had Kitchen amenities that we needed and more, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

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

Long Weekend

Spent another long weekend in the area exploring some different bodies of water. Had another wonderful trip. Look forward to the next one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

PERFECT location

It was supposed to be me and my sister but her plans changed so my hubby came with me. It was a PERFECT location to spend 3 days at Pungo looking for bears and wildlife. Before we have stayed IN Washington and had to drive an hour each way roughly. Now we could go out as many times as we wanted to throughout the day and then return to rest at the house and use the bathroom and eat etc....... There is a Great Horned Owl that perches each night across the street on trees and poles and came in the yard at least once or twice each night. The house was comfortable and very clean. I have already made reservations for a few times next year. The little corner store makes breakfast and lunches. Simply limited menu but worked out well. I would recommend. The house had all the things needed in the kitchen. I always bring my Keurig and it broke. I was happy to find that the house has a coffee maker AND all the supplies (filters, cream, sugar, coffee). They always had a bunch of cooking spices, and all the laundry soap, dishwasher tabs, dishsodp, hand soap and shampoo that we needed. Sheets and towels were high quality. We needed for nothing while there. Perfect stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Perfect retreat again and again

Host provides all necessary amenities and something for the sweet tooth! Repeat visitor that will keep coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Second stay at this jewel and will be back !!

We absolutely love this home. It’s located on a preserve that offers wonderful photography in the winter (birds) and spring (bears) and many other species of animals/birds throughout the year. The home has everything you would want/need - TV, cable, internet, well supplied, outdoor seating and on the preserve. We will be back !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

Nice place to get away

The house is very clean and well maintained, It has a big yard outside with plenty of room surrounded by beautiful farming fields. Equipped with all modern appliances that worked perfectly -made cooking easy and the whole trip so comfortable. Thanks for letting us come back. 5 stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Can't Wait for Our Next Visit

This is our third stay on Leah's property, and we're already thinking about when we can go again. On two sides are huge farm fields, and the property is on the very edge of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. We've explored this area in spring, summer and fall, and each time found a different profile of critters. Bears, turtles, birds, etc., etc.. Whenever I write a review of this place I leave out a lot, because we'd like to keep it all to ourselves. Thank you Leah (and family). We hope to see you soon. r&d
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Perfect for nature lover

This is the perfect place to stay if you like being in the middle of nowhere. Super clearn, super well-equipped. Easy communication with Leah. We can't wait to come bac!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Peaceful Retreat

This was our third time staying here and it was just as great as the first! The house is always extremely clean and well stocked with everything that you will need. It's perfect if you are looking to get away from the stress of life and want to slow down.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

We’re headed back in June !!

We have nothing but good to say about this property ! It was clean, roomy, and had every thing we needed in the kitchen. And the location was perfect for us as we are into nature and photography. The owner was very responsive and helpful. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we already booked our next visit. If you decide to rent this home, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Second visit

Second visit just as comfortable and enjoyable as the first. Hopefully many, many more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

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

Quiet get away. clean and comfortable

House has everything we needed for catching up. Very quiet, except for the frogs and night bird sounds while sitting around the fire pit. Just what we had hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Perfect location!

Perfect location for a nature lover as Pocosin Lakes NWR is directly across the street. House was clean and had everything needed for our stay. Host communicated well and check-in was a breeze. The welcome gift (homemade jam) was much appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee S.

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

What a great place!

Such an interesting building (maybe old farmhouse?), wonderfully renovated. We would love to learn more about the building, maybe in the property description. Can’t beat the location next to the wildlife refuge! We went to bed hearing the Great Horned Owl young and woke up to the Bobwhites and saw more wildlife, too, including bears. Also, the homemade blueberry jam was so tasty and appreciated. We would love to go back soon and, if possible, would love to meet our wonderful host then.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sylvia w.

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

Great place to stay for Nature Photography

Beautiful location, comfortable accomodations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

RICK B.

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

An upgrade for us

This is a great location for access to the wildlife refuge. While staying here we saw 21 separate black bears and 72 species of birds. The property is in mint condition and the views from the patio across the farm fields are pretty great. Everything exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

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

Great house in a quiet location

The property was clean and very nice, we enjoyed fishing in the area around the house, watching the Bears come through the yard was really exciting to see every day in the morning and every evening as well. If you like privacy this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Leah

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Hello! I am a farm wife, mom, and renovation junky. I love creating spaces and tackling woodworking projects. My family and I enjoy rural farm life and hope you will find as much enjoyment in the great outdoors as we do.

Why they chose this property

My husband grew up in this home and has many wonderful memories of his time here. We often have visiting family and friends and wanted to have a place for them but also a place that gives others the opportunity to explore the unique areas of eastern NC.

What makes this property unique

This home is located across the road from the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Ideal for photographers, bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Languages:

English

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