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Elsie's House On Howard Street

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A cozy kitchen with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a large bowl, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, a large window, and a stove.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a white fence.
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch and a spiral staircase.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pamlico Sound

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Place, Pamlico Sound
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ocracoke

Ocracoke is home to this holiday home. Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

  • Pamlico Sound - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Deepwater Theater - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • British Cemetery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Fudge & Ice Cream Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elsie's House On Howard Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elsie's House On Howard Street?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elsie's House On Howard Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elsie's House On Howard Street?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elsie's House On Howard Street located?

Situated in Ocracoke, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pamlico Sound and Deepwater Theater. Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Ocracoke Island Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! We had a wonderful weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is absolutely beautiful! It has both history and charm. The location is perfect. It is located near all restaurants, shops and pubs.The host does a great job of providing all needed details and is extremely responsive to all questions during your visit.10 out of 10 on this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great combination of modern meets historic old. This is such a hidden gem and we cannot wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored property. The owners did an excellent job keeping the character in this house. We hope to use this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home full of history and charm! Many options for sitting outside, inside and a screened in sunroom. We loved Elsie’s House!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent owner. Shops, restaurants, bars, etc. are all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house - hosts were great, wonderful location, very clean, perfect for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was magical.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had such an amazing stay! We had everything we could have possibly needed. Loved loved loved the kitchen and cozy bedrooms! What a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy great everything. Beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has architectural charm - the renovations were done with great care to respect the history of the home and terrific quality details.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful, thoughtfully designed house. We thoroughly enjoyed the history and attention to detail in this beautiful home. Great spaces to gather together or find a secluded nook to unwind. Close to everything. A very enjoyable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time!!! Fabulous location! Great house!!! Communication with the host was fantastic!!! I cannot say enough about the entire experience! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is amazing. It is the most unique property, with tons of porches and cool rooms. Kitchen is well equipped. Location right in the historic heart of the village is wonderful. Would definitely come back! Host was also very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Ocracoke Getaway

The home was a wonderful spot for my family (3 kids and 4 adults) to explore Ocracoke. Great location, easy to walk and bike anywhere in town. Very nice and well supplied kitchen and grill. Heavenly outdoor shower. Would definitely visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house photos don’t do it justice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Filled with history

So many places to find respite, read a nook, play a board game, feel.the breezes. Beautiful, unique... its got stairs but so many other things to enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing!!

Elsie's House is what dreams are made of! This cute home is nestled in the perfect location, close to everything! There were 8 of us that stayed for the weekend to compete in the 10k and 1/2
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway!

This was our fourth visit to Elsie’s house on Ocracoke. It is our favorite place to stay! The location can’t be beat and we always feel at home. After being cooped up in our house the last few months, it was the perfect change of atmosphere that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun friends weekend!

We had a great time, the house is amazing! So many interesting historical aspects of this house and beautifully restored to preserve the old charm yet so comfortable for guests. We loved the roof deck, all the porches and the large kitchen and family room combo. Perfect house for a small group. Owner was extremely responsive to our needs and we had a blast. Loved the outdoor showers too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house tight in the heart of ocracoke village, close to everything.

Easy rental process and great to deal with, we had no issues with the house. Loved it thank you we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed the family time! Everything was a quick bike ride away. Most of the businesses were closed for the season, but we had ample room to spread out in the home. Absolutely loved the porches!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocracoke Fireman’s Ball

The house was beautiful, everyone who stayed had plenty of room to gather and/or spread out. We were visiting friends who live on the island and we attended the Fireman’s Ball. Loved the porches and amenities. Owner was easy to communicate with when questions arose. We all had a GREAT TIME
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!

A group of ladies (teachers and nurse) had a great time in this home. It was so quaint, cozy, and in a great location. We had beautiful weather and the home had everything we needed to cook meals, stay cool and warm, and a great porch for late night and early morning talks. We all enjoyed the home and would love to stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words. Did the nurse in your group make the connection that Elsie had been one of Ocracoke's nurses? Our house was even listed on an old tourist map showing where you could find her if needed. A copy of that map is now decoupaged on the inside of the medicine cabinet' Check it out when you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super fun home, lots of space and a great place for a big crowd

absolutely loved staying here!!! Everyone was comfortable and felt they had their own space. Each room has its own bathroom, and the outdoor showers were a huge hit. Each and every space had the coolest decorations, was fun to sit in each space and just take them in :) Beds were super comfortable, and the place was well stocked with everything we needed and then some.Kathy was always quick with each response and very helpful. The place is perfect !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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