Sometimes you want –
or need – more space and amenities than you get with a hotel room.
Ocracoke Island is rich with rentable houses and cottages for just this
purpose. Prices vary depending on location, amenities and size, but
you’ll have no trouble finding something to suit your needs.
Blue Heron Realty 161 Back Road
(252) 921-0227, (252) 928-4408
Blue Heron Realty, under the leadership of Broker Jennifer Esham, is Ocracoke’s newest property management company and a good place to visit for vacation rentals. Jennifer grew up on Ocracoke Island in a family that owned and operated the Pony Island Motel for many years. Her father was also involved in island real estate. Blue Heron Realty is under the brokerage of Ocracoke’s Lightship Realty, another hometown company. The company brings a fresh perspective, traditional values of service and hospitality and a desire to provide a choice of vacation rentals.
Ocracoke
Island Realty Irvin Garrish Hwy.
(252) 928-6261
Ocracoke Island Realty offers more than 330 rental properties,
ranging from charming historic cottages to elegant new homes.
Vacation rentals are offered at various locations throughout
the island. The company also handles real estate sales. Call
for a free rental brochure that details each and every property.
Oscar's House 660 Irvin Garrish Highway
(252) 928-1311
Offering bed and breakfast since 1984, Oscar’s House has welcomed folks from all over the world. This 1940 island home was built by Captain Joe Burrus, one of the island's last lighthouse keepers. Now a gem of an inn, Oscar’s has four guest rooms, two baths and a delightful innkeeper, Ann Ehringhaus. Ann is a photographer, author, interfaith minister and massage therapist. Oscar’s is located in the heart of Ocracoke village. It offers rest and renewal with good conversation and fun, free bicycles and massage therapy. Healthy full breakfasts are served, and special diets are happily accommodated. Retreats and Reiki workshops are offered in the off-season. An easy walk to the harbor and other historic sites, the B&B is open from April through October-November.
To find out more about Ocracoke
Island accommodations and campgrounds, many of which offer online reservation
request forms, choose from the following list. Also visit our Ocracoke
Accommodations.