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

Apartment in Ocracoke with kitchenette and patio

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, British Cemetery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 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

Private Suite in Ocracoke

*We are no longer pet friendly.*
Sandy Paws Bed & Biscuit Inn is a local kennel that will take care of your pet daily or longer. (Like a doggy daycare) 252-928-3093

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 left 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.

MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE

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.

**IMPORTANT** Parking is a premium on Ocracoke and we only have 1 space available per suite. Please, no trailers or very large vehicles. Full size, 4-door, long-bed trucks and large SUVs (ex. Suburbans, Expeditions, Hummers) will not fit in our parking area. They will be too long and/or too wide.

** Be aware that if you bring/rent a golf cart while you are staying with us you will need to park it behind your vehicle. An extension cord is available for charging.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Unplug any appliances you plugged in (microwave, coffee pot, etc)
Wash and put away any dishes/utensils. (Don’t forget the coffee filter)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • British Cemetery - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing - Ocracoke - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath?

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Beard's Retreat Suite 1 - Cozy, Private getaway 2 BR 1 Bath located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of US Navy Beach Jumpers Memorial and Deepwater Theater. Ocracoke Lighthouse and Ocracoke Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great for 2 people

Check in was super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zane M.

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

Memorial Day Trip

Amazing trip at a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect

Stayed in all 3 suites as a family. It met every need we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

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

Yearly visit

Great location. First time in 2 bedroom apt. Had friends visit for 2 of our 4 days. Host (Kelly) was so easy to contact and answered all our questions. Parking is very tight, but we knew this. All was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Girls get away

My daughter and I stayed here to have a week away from stress and anxiety of life. We enjoyed the get away so much! The house was clean and inviting. Minutes away from everything! We will definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great stay!

Very responsive owner and walkable to shops. The main drag is one block away which in the summer means walking gets you there almost as fast as your car. If you bring your pet, there is a nice small private backyard for potty breaks full of active tiny frogs which my pup loved. There is also a mature fig tree! The home is very organized between the four suites and everyone was respectful. We were in Suite 1 which is generously sized with a huge shower and its own outdoor side entrance, elevated away from the neighbor. That was really nice as I didn’t have to worry about who may be nearby when coming and going with the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mdupont62

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

One day stay in Ocracoke

Very nice. Owners have put a lot of work into the property. Only suggestions is add a cutting board and dish rack for when dishes are drying. Overall great place. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

Catherine W.

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

Great host!

Excellent location, convenient accommodations and very helpful and pleasant host.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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

David B.

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

Very good location, close to necessary amenities, grocery, restaurants, etc...

Would stay here again, host was very helpful and made some great recommendations!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

8/10 Good

Jarrad S.

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

Ocracoke island

Nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

Janice H.

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

Nice place and location

Nice quiet location. We enjoyed our stay. Very welcoming host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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

william b.

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

Great place!

Everything here is absolutely wonderful. We had a great time and really appreciate the great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James D.

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

Very nice

Great location.. Eric was a GREAT Host. WILL Stay again..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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

ROBERT T.

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

Very nice place has good character and is great location. Eric is very helpful person.

Location is very good. Nice charm in the place owner is a super great person always wanting to help if you just ask
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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