Dad's Retreat is a charming three-bedroom island home located just off the harbor and within walking distance of island shops and restaurants. The house features two full baths and diverse sleeping arrangements, including a queen bed in one bedroom, two twin beds in another, and a king bed with a day bed in the master bedroom, accommodating up to 7 guests. Additional amenities include central A/C, heat, a TV, a phone, a stereo/CD player, a washer/dryer, a dishwasher, an outside shower, and a gas grill. For outdoor enjoyment, there is a private back deck, a front covered porch, and a screened porch. Docking for one boat is available upon request. If you need more information or assistance, feel free to ask!
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Reservations for the next calendar year cannot be made more than 11 months prior to requested check in.
There is a max of 7 persons allowed including children. Failure to follow this rule can result in termination of the rental with no refund.
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Ocracoke
Ocracoke is home to this holiday home. Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
British Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Restaurants
Ocracoke Oyster Company - 14 min walk
Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - 19 min walk
1718 Brewing - Ocracoke - 18 min walk
Jason's Restaurant - 17 min walk
SMacNally's Bar & Grill - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking?
As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking on 12 Apr, 2026 start from S$313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dad's Retreat/3 BR Island Home with Boat Docking located?
Situated in Ocracoke, this holiday home is steps from Ocracoke Lighthouse and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Springer's Point Preserve and Deepwater Theater are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful time here. A true retreat. Convenient to everything and very comfortable for our family of 4, with lots of outdoor spaces to enjoy. The Harbor Inn staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Hanan I.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2026
Thank you for this lovely review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the comfort and location of "Dad's Retreat". It is a true old Ocracoke homeplace, with modern updates and a refreshed coastal feel. Thank you for choosing our small family business, for your family vacation. We are honored to be part of making new family memories. We look forward to having you visit us again. Thank you again for the 10/10 review!!
The house was more spacious than we expected and perfect for our group. Loved the stay and always love being on the island!
Tom S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2025
We love that you loved "Dad's Retreat"...it is a wonderful house, and a wonderful history...so many family memories made there. We are honored to be part of your new family memories! We look forward to having you stay with us again!
My family and I enjoyed our visit to Ocracoke and were more than happy with Dad's Retreat. We will look to stay here again the next time we travel to the island.
From check in to check out the folks at Ocracoke Harbor Inn were wonderful. The house was perfect and perfectly supplied. The location was great and centrally located. Would highly recommend the property and Ocracoke Harbor Inn.
Our stay at Dad's Retreat was relaxing and comfortable. The location is excellent, close to the Harbor and Lighthouse. My only minor complaint was that the website showed the property was available but then we found out it was booked.
My family had a great time in Ocracoke and loved this property! It is right around the corner from the lighthouse. You can easily walk to shops and restaurants. We loved the screened-in porch. Hope to be back!
Quaint, small home town feeling island. Great having a golf cart available. Can walk to many restaurants and shops. Beach was amazing. Would highly recommend a beach driving permit if you have 4wd
This property was perfect for the guys annual surf fishing trip. It was spacious and convent. I particularly enjoyed the traditional beach cottage feel with a modern kitchen. The hosts are great and very responsive. I definitely recommend staying at on of their properties when you visit Ocracoke!
Last week of August 2024, stayed at Dads Retreat! We loved the house and check in and out was very easy.
We love coming to Ocracoke and would definitely stay at this property again. Very close to the shops and restaurants. We were able to dock our boat at the Inn. We also got our golf cart through the Ocracoke Harbor Inn. Very happy with this trip!!
This cottage was so nice. Location was great. We rented a golf cart but walked also. Close to everything. Nice porches, one was screened in, which my Dad loved to kick back and read. The cottage was very comfortable. Slept really good, comfy beds and quiet neighborhood. Decorated very nice too. Lots of space.Would definetly be nack. Ocracoke Harbor Inn made check in and out very easy.
terry r.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
24 Aug, 2018
Friends Get a way Retreat
We had a wonderful stay at Dads retreat. Very cozy. Had everything we needed. It was nice sitting on the porch and watching the rain one day. We sat in the screened in porch every afternoon. We were just a walk away from silver lake.
We were all sad to leave. Looking forward to another trip.
Karen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Karen
Happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed Dad's Retreat and your visit to the island. Look forward to your next visit
OHI
Found the perfect place for friends to join my husband and I on my first trip to Ocracoke! Comfortable porches, comfortable surroundings and enough space to relax and be our home away from home when we were not out exploring. Good kitchen facilities, too. We appreciated the openness and spaciousness, very clean, but mainly we loved the porches and the quiet! Nice yard, great location. Watch out for mosquitoes, though- do not turn a porch light on if you can avoid it.
We loved our stay at Dads Retreat. We had plenty of room. Location was perfect. We could get every where by bike or golf cart. The hurricane put a damper on our beach time. But that couldn’t be helped. We got to play in the water with our oldest granddaughter a few days. The beach was a short drive. I rode my bike. The beach was never too crowded. We enjoyed our trip and would definitely go back.
We loved all the places to circle together or enjoy just being by yourself. The kitchen has everything you ever ask for. For folks like us who have been going to Ocracoke for years and years, this place will make you feel like that you are in the Ocracoke of days gone by. It’s an easy walk to town or to Blackbeards haunts.
My only request for the hosts is that the gas grill really needed a good cleaning. We understood that it was the last weekend of the season; but it kept us from grilling out as we had planned. But the place was wonderful !!!
Catherine B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Your host
Managed by The Ocracoke Harbor Inn: The Ocracoke Harbor Inn has been lovingly owned and operated by the Miller family since 1998. Allow us to help you discover all that the island has to offer...Let us help you arrange your next visit, and we look forward to having you as our guest. (888)456.1998 or www.ocracokeharborinn.com
Why they chose this property
"Dad's Retreat" is one of those quaint, older island homes that you read about in novels. It's the perfect blend of old and new: it has the charm of the traditional cedar-shaked cottage, with the conveniences of a modern home. There is oodles of room and living space, with lots of decks and porches...sit and watch the world go by, or enjoy a glorious view of the lighthouse while sipping coffee. There are so many ways to relax and unwind...
What makes this property unique
This house offers so much...in addition to all the amazing amenities, it also offer a complimentary docking space at the OHI dock. Available upon request with advance reservation. And we have to mention the wonderful view of our lighthouse. It is North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States),and is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65' ft. tall, it is by far the smallest lighthouse on the Outer Banks, but it still towers over the 4 square miles of Ocracoke Village
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