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

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Springer's Point Preserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪85 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

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 guest, per stay

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests should not create excessive noise at a level that disturbs neighbors; Code-enforced neighborhood quiet hours are from 10:00 pm – 7:00 am.
No smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes on the property
Dogs are not to be left alone in the suite. No excessive barking. There is a kennel available on West End Rd. (Sandy Paws Bed and Biscuit)

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

About the area

Ocracoke

Located in Ocracoke, this apartment is by the sea. US Navy Beach Jumpers Memorial and Ocracoke Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

  • Deepwater Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • British Cemetery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

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 23 kg 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 155 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

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

Beautiful Island Stay

Nice Location, beautiful place, nice pet friendly backyard, clean, quiet and relaxing. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice but parking was sort of slack.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman E.

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

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Centrally located with easy access to Island activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Redbeards

Very nice
Stayed 3 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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Kelly and Ron Gardner

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We are born and raised in North Carolina. We love the beach and the mountains. Ocracoke is like a second home and we love sharing this little piece of heaven with others.

Why they chose this property

It's located in the center of our island which is only 3 miles wide. You can't beat the location of the house nor the island. Not a fast food joint anywhere! All local businesses and we like to keep our island that way

What makes this property unique

We are one road back and run parallel to Irvin Garrish Rd which makes 7 restaurants, 2 food trucks, The Breeze nightclub and 1718 brewery within walking distance of the house. The back of the Sweet Tooth candy shop and Fig Tree deli are almost directly across the street from us. The grocery store is across the main road.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests