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Ocracoke Island: Beautiful cottage in the village

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Terrace/patio
Little House by the Ferry
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6113.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Springer's Point Preserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Hatteras, NC (HNC)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocracoke Island: Beautiful cottage in the village

45 Mary Ann Drive:

At "Little House by the Ferry" you can relax in hammocks and hear the ferry boats tooting their horns coming and going out of the harbor. Located near Silver Lake Harbor where all the restaurants and shops are located, you will find it easy to stroll or bike from this convenient location.

This charming 3 Bedroom (plus bonus bunk room) 1 Bath cottage has undergone a complete renovation and addition during the Spring of 2009. You will love the professionally decorated cottage decor. There are 2 hammocks for relaxing, a fenced-in dog yard, dishwasher and washer and dryer. While there is only one full bath, there is an exceptional outdoor shower with a star-filled sky above. You will never want to shower indoors again.

The large screened-in porch has vaulted ceilings and big views of open space which makes for a very private setting.

Bonus Items: We have bikes, sand chairs, beach umbrellas and boogie boards you are welcome to use. These items are not a part of the lease because we cannot guarantee they will all be in good working order at the time of your stay. It seems like there is always a bike or two out of commission at any given time.

Most of Ocracoke Island is owned by the National Park Service and there are no cottages located at the beach front. Little House by the Ferry is located in the village about a mile and a half from the beach. If you have a four wheel drive you can drive out on the beach. You can also drive or ride bikes to the life guarded beach and walk over the dunes to the beach.

Our cottage is now on city water which provides great water pressure and makes the our shower absolute heaven!

Maximum of 6 people.
Maximum of 3 parking spaces.
Maximum of 1 pet with $100 Pet Fee. (well behaved please)

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

We hope you love "Little House by the Ferry" as much as we do.

Lynn & Marsh Pierce
Raleigh, North Carolina

PS. Please don't forget to bring sheets, pillow cases and towels. Comforters and blankets are provided.

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Property manager

Marsh Pierce
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
1 pet max, no puppies & not allowed on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke inside the cottage.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Ocracoke

Located in Ocracoke, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve, while Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater are cultural highlights. 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

  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • British Cemetery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deepwater Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪SmacNally's Waterfront Bar and Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing Ocracoke - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocracoke Island: Beautiful cottage in the village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocracoke Island: Beautiful cottage in the village?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocracoke Island: Beautiful cottage in the village?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocracoke Island: Beautiful cottage in the village located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is steps from Ocracoke Preservation Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Ocracoke Island Visitor Center and Fort Ocracoke Monument are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outer Banks Exploration
A quick trip to introduce Ocracoke to family who moved to North Carolina two years ago. They had never been to the Outer Banks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday cottage get-away
Little House by the Ferry was exactly as described. We wanted a weekend holiday get-away in the off-season and this trip hit the mark. The cottage is as shown in the photos and description. Since it was off-season and only a few on-island amenities were open, it was nice to have the little kitchen details like coffee filters, salt, pepper, etc. The cottage is in a very quiet area and easy walking distance to most places. Morning coffee on the screened porch with bird watching and lazy naps in the afternoon in the porch hammock. It is near a camp ground, which did not have any visitors at the time we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Place in Ocracoke
Quiet, clean place within walking distance to everything. We would come here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

karen c.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Has a few needs
Couldn’t access internet for several days and several areas need repair with broken windows and rot. Outside also needs repair and updating.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

A W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfy stay
Great location. Super host. Wonderful accommodations. Highly recommend. Hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little house by the ferry
The house is tastefully decorated. Very convenient with everything you need including equipment to enjoy the beach. Very private and location is great. We love to stay here . This is our second stay here and plan to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
No sheets or towels
This is a great house but the description does not adequately say you must provide your own towels AND sheets. Dampened an otherwise great stay. There were a couple of beach towels .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant cottage on Ocracoke
We had a wonderful stay at Marsh's cottage on Ocracoke and he was an excellent and generous host. The home was as advertised, with comfortable space for the four of us to visit for two nights. As requested, we brought our own sheets and towels, and while we did have a little trouble following the directions to the cottage, once settled we appreciated the location for its proximity to the ferry from Cedar Island and the village. It was lovely there in mid-October, warm enough but not hot as in the busy season. We found great restaurants and enjoyed the beach and other attractions. A relaxed and friendly setting and since we needed only two of the four bedrooms, we had the extra rooms for storing our luggage. Marsh was very responsive when we needed guidance and truly went beyond the call of duty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest place ever
My grandsons absolutely loved this place. Plan on returning. The whole island is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Paradise
Had a wonderful time with my family. So peaceful, perfectly tucked away and convenient to everything. Can’t wait to rebook for next year 😎👍
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private cottage
Nice cottage, very close to Ocracoke ferry and attractions but on a quiet street hidden away from the traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Trip
The Little House by the Ferry was perfect for our group and for our visit to Ocracoke. It was very well appointed, cozy as a warm blanket, and in a great location. The neighborhood lizards even stopped by to entertain us this morning before we left. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for anyone wanting affordable luxury in a private home. Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway at Little House on the Ferry
Our stay in Ocracoke exceeded expectations. The house offers anything you may need for your stay. Our Hosts thought of everything. You can tell a lot of love went into this home. It's walking distance to most anything you want to see, eat, or drink! After a day of walking the village, the screened in porch is the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the evening. Find the little photo album on the shelf in the Kitchen and see the remarkable amount of work that went into the renovations of this house. Amazing. The Whale wallpaper is a fabulous touch! We will definitely stay here again, Thank you Marsh and Lynn!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short overnight
Tropical storm cost us one night on property, forgot our linens and the landlord was super kind to advise us of the secret stand by linens inside which saved us from shopping the variety store our only day on the island. The house is charming. The porch particularly so. There are neighbors only on two sides so feels super private. Very short walk to Silver Lake. Would definitely repeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from Home!
We had a wonderful time and this house was beautiful! The outdoor covered porch was perfect for lunch and dinner with friends. The games were great for the day it rained! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Location!
Little House by the Ferry is our favorite place to stay on Ocracoke Island! It is tucked away on a quiet street near Silver Lake. You would never know you are so close to all the shops and restaurants. We especially love the porch and the outside shower!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week!
Great island, great cottage - we’ll be back! We really appreciated the owner’s perspective planning wise given the nearby tropical storm during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and comfortable cottage
The cottage is super cute and was perfect for our family of six. I thought there was only one twin bed listed when booking, but there are actually two queens, one full, and three twins. It was so nice not to hear kids complaining about having to share a bed with a sibling! The home is beautifully furnished with comfortable beds and couches. My husband and daughter loved the screened-in porch and spent hours there. The kitchen is small but nicely equipped with one big exception. There were only four bowls so we ended up buying some styrofoam bowls at the grocery store - not a huge deal. It would have been nice to have more plates too. My family also liked riding the bikes. We’ve stayed in lots of beach houses, and this cottage was the first to have any bikes maintained as well as rental bikes. The cottage is close to shops so it was easy to bike or walk most places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Murray family
This was the perfect spot for our family ocracoke getaway. Within walking distance to restaurants, shops and the village of ocracoke. We loved the charm and the privacy. We look forward to future stays here :).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Pictures matched the cottage down to the beautiful geraniums! It was cute, comfortable and just what we were looking for. I would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
House was great Lynn was very nice and helpful had a great time probably renting again next summer
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip
Second year in a row staying here. The house is very nice and in a quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ocracoke Cottage
We loved everything about this adorable cottage! It was well stocked and had lovely decor. There are four bedrooms and a fenced in yard for dogs. The screened porch is prefect for morning coffee and listening to the birds. There is privacy all around and in such a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little house on the island
Always a great time on Ocracoke!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful every time
This was our fourth stay at this location and there are so many reasons we keep coming back! We love the feel of this home, the location, and everything about it. We noticed that the bathroom has been updated since our last visit and it’s looking especially nice. This stay was every bit as lovely as our past stays. I’m sure we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marsh Pierce

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Vacationing out west in Utah.

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting Ocracoke for 20 years and just love it. It is so relaxing and the people are so friendly. Finally we were able to find the perfect property in a great location near all the shops and restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Relaxation, Relaxation and more Relaxation!!!

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