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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81760 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Outside shower
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation!
Turning Point, a Terrific Hatteras Rental!
Sat - Sat Summer Rentals; shorter stays available in the off-season.
Extensive cleaning protocols in place.
True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with extra fees). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the home. Posted rates include cleaning and linens, no extra fees!
Turning Point is located in the quiet, picturesque, family-friendly Brigands' Bay neighborhood, which has scenic views, gnarled old live oak trees, Pamlico Sound access, and is perfect for walkers, runners, bikers, kayakers, and kids.
You'll have plenty of space to relax at Turning Point! We don’t have any fancy stuff -- no hot tub, pool, game room, home theater, or video library. We do have a comfortable, homey, well-maintained, and clean Hatteras beach cottage that is perfect for your family vacation! And lots of books to enjoy while you're here! The rooms are large, and the furnishings are tasteful. You won’t feel crowded here. We cater to folks who want to come hang out, enjoy, and explore the beach, the sound, the neighborhood, and all the adventure this special island has to offer.
The large great room has sliding glass doors that open onto a waterfront deck and onto a furnished screened porch. It has a smart TV with cable and Wi-Fi service, as well as shelves of books, games, and jigsaw puzzles.
The well-equipped kitchen has ample counter, cabinet, and pantry space, a spacious island, and is very well stocked with everything you will need for your stay. The dining room table has seating for 8 and opens onto the screened porch which has a picnic table for 6 - 8, plus extra seating. There are also 3 bar stools at the island in the kitchen.
There are three roomy bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom (queen bed, TV) and bath are downstairs. The two bedrooms upstairs open onto a balcony that overlooks the family room. One bedroom has a queen bed and pullout sofa, the other bedroom has a queen bed, single loft bed, and a set of bunk beds. There is a large jack-and-jill bathroom. Upstairs and downstairs you will find a fire escape ladder and a box fan in the bedroom closets.
You can fish and crab from the dock on the canal, with its fish-cleaning table and bench. Tie up your boat at the dock and have access to the Pamlico Sound for more fishing, crabbing, and clamming, or just exploring the shore. You'll love the two 2-person kayaks for exploring the Pamlico Sound, and four bikes for exploring the neighborhood by street.
We take pride in maintaining our home and ensure extensive cleaning protocols in place. Posted rates include cleaning, bed linens, and bath towels - no extra fees! We are a True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with extra fees). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the home.
Come to Turning Point and enjoy the laid-back island lifestyle at its best – for as long as you can stay!
Please note:
~ Guests must be 24 years of age or older to rent our home.
~ For safety and security of our home, we have installed 2 security cameras OUTSIDE only, one showing the driveway and front steps, one showing the rear steps and yard. We do not monitor these throughout the week. Please don't hesitate to ask for more information if you have questions or concerns.
And, if you're still sticking with reading this, here are a few recent comments from our Guest Book over the years!
The Garners
"This was our third visit to Turning Point...You can't beat the "flavor" of this house for OBX. Big thanks to Kathleen for carrying on the rental of this special place. so many family memories have been made here."
The Marsans (Michigan)
"We wanted a warm, sunny, relaxing beach vacation, and Hatteras Island delivered! We were happy to splash in the ocean waves and spend evenings relaxing and reading. Turning Point was a great location, had everything we needed and then some. Coming from up north, we loved getting a flavor of the Carolina coast."
The Collins
"What a delightful week at Turning Point! In five years, we have been here (Hatteras) nine times, and five times at Turning Point. We return year after year wondering why it is that these vacations leave us so much more fulfilled than any other exotic or remote place we have ever been to (including Virgin Islands and Antigua)!"
The Jernigans (NC)
We've had a fun week here at Turning Point! We have been coming to the Outer Banks since we were children, but this is the first time staying south on Hatteras Island, We enjoyed the slower pace and less crowded beaches and highway. Our four boys (ages 6 - 13) thoroughly enjoyed the dock out back ... and the beach was great. The cottage was very roomy and well-equipped."
The O'Rourkes
"We loved your house, everything we needed was here! We kayaked, biked, bbq'd, relaxed, read all the books on the Outer Banks. Turning Point is perfect for living life in the slow lane, or as you say yourself, "Island Time." Turning Point feels like a home, not a rental."
The Harshes, (NC)
"This is our second year vacationing in Hatteras and this house. We totally loved the serenity of the neighborhood, friendliness of the people, and great accommodations. The house offered everything we needed."
Sat - Sat Summer Rentals; shorter stays available in the off-season.
Extensive cleaning protocols in place.
True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with extra fees). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the home. Posted rates include cleaning and linens, no extra fees!
Turning Point is located in the quiet, picturesque, family-friendly Brigands' Bay neighborhood, which has scenic views, gnarled old live oak trees, Pamlico Sound access, and is perfect for walkers, runners, bikers, kayakers, and kids.
You'll have plenty of space to relax at Turning Point! We don’t have any fancy stuff -- no hot tub, pool, game room, home theater, or video library. We do have a comfortable, homey, well-maintained, and clean Hatteras beach cottage that is perfect for your family vacation! And lots of books to enjoy while you're here! The rooms are large, and the furnishings are tasteful. You won’t feel crowded here. We cater to folks who want to come hang out, enjoy, and explore the beach, the sound, the neighborhood, and all the adventure this special island has to offer.
The large great room has sliding glass doors that open onto a waterfront deck and onto a furnished screened porch. It has a smart TV with cable and Wi-Fi service, as well as shelves of books, games, and jigsaw puzzles.
The well-equipped kitchen has ample counter, cabinet, and pantry space, a spacious island, and is very well stocked with everything you will need for your stay. The dining room table has seating for 8 and opens onto the screened porch which has a picnic table for 6 - 8, plus extra seating. There are also 3 bar stools at the island in the kitchen.
There are three roomy bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom (queen bed, TV) and bath are downstairs. The two bedrooms upstairs open onto a balcony that overlooks the family room. One bedroom has a queen bed and pullout sofa, the other bedroom has a queen bed, single loft bed, and a set of bunk beds. There is a large jack-and-jill bathroom. Upstairs and downstairs you will find a fire escape ladder and a box fan in the bedroom closets.
You can fish and crab from the dock on the canal, with its fish-cleaning table and bench. Tie up your boat at the dock and have access to the Pamlico Sound for more fishing, crabbing, and clamming, or just exploring the shore. You'll love the two 2-person kayaks for exploring the Pamlico Sound, and four bikes for exploring the neighborhood by street.
We take pride in maintaining our home and ensure extensive cleaning protocols in place. Posted rates include cleaning, bed linens, and bath towels - no extra fees! We are a True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with extra fees). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the home.
Come to Turning Point and enjoy the laid-back island lifestyle at its best – for as long as you can stay!
Please note:
~ Guests must be 24 years of age or older to rent our home.
~ For safety and security of our home, we have installed 2 security cameras OUTSIDE only, one showing the driveway and front steps, one showing the rear steps and yard. We do not monitor these throughout the week. Please don't hesitate to ask for more information if you have questions or concerns.
And, if you're still sticking with reading this, here are a few recent comments from our Guest Book over the years!
The Garners
"This was our third visit to Turning Point...You can't beat the "flavor" of this house for OBX. Big thanks to Kathleen for carrying on the rental of this special place. so many family memories have been made here."
The Marsans (Michigan)
"We wanted a warm, sunny, relaxing beach vacation, and Hatteras Island delivered! We were happy to splash in the ocean waves and spend evenings relaxing and reading. Turning Point was a great location, had everything we needed and then some. Coming from up north, we loved getting a flavor of the Carolina coast."
The Collins
"What a delightful week at Turning Point! In five years, we have been here (Hatteras) nine times, and five times at Turning Point. We return year after year wondering why it is that these vacations leave us so much more fulfilled than any other exotic or remote place we have ever been to (including Virgin Islands and Antigua)!"
The Jernigans (NC)
We've had a fun week here at Turning Point! We have been coming to the Outer Banks since we were children, but this is the first time staying south on Hatteras Island, We enjoyed the slower pace and less crowded beaches and highway. Our four boys (ages 6 - 13) thoroughly enjoyed the dock out back ... and the beach was great. The cottage was very roomy and well-equipped."
The O'Rourkes
"We loved your house, everything we needed was here! We kayaked, biked, bbq'd, relaxed, read all the books on the Outer Banks. Turning Point is perfect for living life in the slow lane, or as you say yourself, "Island Time." Turning Point feels like a home, not a rental."
The Harshes, (NC)
"This is our second year vacationing in Hatteras and this house. We totally loved the serenity of the neighborhood, friendliness of the people, and great accommodations. The house offered everything we needed."
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House Rules
Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Frisco
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Brigands' Bay, a neighbourhood in Frisco. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Scotch Bonnet Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve. Buxton Seafood and Frisco Native American Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Frisco, NC
What's nearby
- Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Scotch Bonnet Marina - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Buxton Seafood - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Diamond Shoals Restaurant - 9 min drive
- Angelo's Pizza - 9 min drive
- Tavern on 12 - 6 min drive
- Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - 8 min drive
- Frisco Sandwich Co - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
28 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff W.
25 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jeff W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela C.
9 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pamela C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenda M.
29 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great time. Relaxing at the beach.
Brenda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diana R.
2 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and vacation
Diana R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Ted L.
3 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brigands Bounty
Ted L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura J.
13 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Laura J.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Petra G.
28 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property, great host!
Petra G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stefan H.
26 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turning Point @ Brigands' Bay
Stefan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason C.
7 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and great owners!
Jason C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chuck G.
18 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time to the outer banks
Chuck G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Deron D.
15 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brigands Bay, NC.
Deron D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite G., Boise
17 Apr, 2019
Lovely home in Frisco North Carolina
Marguerite G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Barbara Coffman N., Nanuet NY
12 Jun, 2018
STILL LOVE THIS PLACE!
Barbara Coffman N.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Aubrey G.
20 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All around best we’ve had.
Aubrey G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracey T., Richfield, OH
14 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful House
Tracey T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angela N.
21 Jun, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
Angela N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shawn K.
21 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place!
Shawn K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian E.
2 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Brian E.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andy M.
20 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in great neighborhood.
Andy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Biao L.
8 Sept, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a relaxed vacation
Biao L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Delphine D., Philadelphia
7 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect rental to enjoy the most gorgeous area of the Outer Banks
Delphine D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Timothy G.
5 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Timothy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kurt F.
17 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Kurt F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
8 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home!
Michael M.
About the host
Hosted by Kathleen Andres
Our mother purchased property in Brigands' Bay in 1983 after vacationing there annually for a decade and visiting a time or two while growing up. She built Turning Point in 1990 and lived here for 27 years. She passed away suddenly in March 2017, so my brother and I are now maintaining the home we have grown to love. She lived a few houses down the street and loved sharing her home and the island with visitors. Here is her story.
In December, 1989, just before a record-breaking blizzard at the seashore, the pilings for the house were put in. The cottage was completed in March, 1990. I had been coming to Hatteras Island since the mid-'70s, since my two children were youngsters. I'd always wanted a house here and now I had one. It's beautiful, and I'm still proud of it. Ironically, I have never lived in it. The year after the cottage was completed, I had a real Turning Point in my life. I left my job as an editor at a big city newspaper in Louisville, Ky., got married to a Hatteras islander, and moved to the seashore. I live on the same street as Turning Point in my husband's house. My two children who grew up knowing nothing but Hatteras beach vacations are now adults and the summers at Hatteras tradition continues with my nine grandchildren, as well as my brother and sister and their children and grandchildren. They love Hatteras and Brigands' Bay just as much as their grandmother and parents. We have built many family memories here.
In December, 1989, just before a record-breaking blizzard at the seashore, the pilings for the house were put in. The cottage was completed in March, 1990. I had been coming to Hatteras Island since the mid-'70s, since my two children were youngsters. I'd always wanted a house here and now I had one. It's beautiful, and I'm still proud of it. Ironically, I have never lived in it. The year after the cottage was completed, I had a real Turning Point in my life. I left my job as an editor at a big city newspaper in Louisville, Ky., got married to a Hatteras islander, and moved to the seashore. I live on the same street as Turning Point in my husband's house. My two children who grew up knowing nothing but Hatteras beach vacations are now adults and the summers at Hatteras tradition continues with my nine grandchildren, as well as my brother and sister and their children and grandchildren. They love Hatteras and Brigands' Bay just as much as their grandmother and parents. We have built many family memories here.
Why they chose this property
Brigands' Bay is one of Hatteras Island's premier waterfront neighborhoods. It is a mixture of permanent residents and rental homes, some very large and elegant, some quaint and cozy. The gnarled live oaks (search the legend of the Cora Tree!) and collection of canals that spill into the beautiful Pamlico Sound make it the ideal home base as your family enjoys all that Hatteras has to offer. It is located in Frisco, one of seven villages on the island and right in the middle of the lovely Cape Hatteras National Seashore. You will find easy access to beaches, fishing, the Hatteras charter boat fleet, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, surfing, windsurfing, hiking trials in the Buxton Woods Maritime Forest, and many other recreational opportunities.
What makes this property unique
Turning Point is located on a picturesque canal with direct access to the Pamlico Sound. You can sit on the bench at the dock and fish and crab or if you have a boat, you can tie it up here and have easy access to the sound for more fishing and crabbing opportunities, clamming, water sports, or just seeing the sights. It's quiet and it's peaceful, the way a Hatteras vacation should be.
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