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Beautiful, Historic and Private Retreat for Couples-limit 2 people

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Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Place, Deepwater Theater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About this property

Beautiful, Historic and Private Retreat for Couples-limit 2 people

The Studio is a truly unique and beautiful property, both inside and out. Located in the heart of the village within walking distance to all the harbor front attractions, The Studio is tucked away, shady and private. The multi level patio is nestled among live oaks and cedar trees. After a total renovation in 2022, the interior space features an updated look that is more spacious, more functional and more inviting than ever! The Studio is an adult only, pet free, smoke free space. Smoking is allowed outside.


This building was constructed in 1993 and used for 15 years as a working art studio. It is set back off the road, amidst giant live oak and cedar trees, and sits alongside my home, one of the islands designated historic houses. The two buildings are joined by an open breezeway behind the main gate, but when guests are in residence in the studio, we both have separate entrances on opposite sides of the property. The Studio provides all the comforts of home in a private, quiet and tree shaded setting, with lots of attention to detail. I have tried to make the Studio somewhere I would want to stay, well cared for with lots of personality.

You enter through a totally enclosed multi leveled courtyard space complete with artwork, jasmine, hot/cold out door shower and grill. There are chairs for lounging and a dining table for mealtime. Your parking is right outside the gate. Inside, the studio is colorful, unique and furnished for your complete comfort with one queen bed downstairs, a double bed in the upstairs loft space, sofa, flat screen TV, fully equipped kitchen and bath with tub and shower. There is a desk and office chair perfect for working while away! The Studio provides full linen service.

This is the perfect romantic and private getaway for two. The Studio is located within walking distance of the Coffee Company, Zillie's, the harbor front and all downtown shops and restaurants.

All Studio guests are strongly urged to buy cancellation insurance through VRBO. We are an island 30 miles off the coast. Things happen, to people and to the island. The ferry service to the island can be affected at any time in unpredictable ways restricting access to the island. And, we have hurricanes from June through October. Please protect yourselves.

This property is offered by Premier Partner, Debbie Wells, who also manages three other VRBO properties: Dicie's House on Howard Street #1899844, SoundHouse #2203510 and CanalHouse #2760936. All cottages are personally managed and locally owned and operated and feature great locations, clean and functional interiors and competitive pricing. We hope to see you!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Deepwater Theater. A kitchen and a patio are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, patio and Smart TV
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Ocracoke Island Visitor Center and 6 minutes from Outer Banks Beaches
Beautiful, Historic and Private Retreat for Couples-limit 2 people offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ocracoke apartment.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: SMOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE ONLY

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

You are provided with a parking place that is off the main driveway. Please keep your vehicle and all bikes, golf carts, etc., off the main driveway.
All trash must be bagged in trash bags. No free floating trash in the outside cans.
Turn all outside lights OFF when not in use and overnight.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
SMOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE ONLY

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Beautiful, Historic and Private Retreat for Couples-limit 2 people Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy and the place was ready to go for our visit. It was clean and well appointed, with everything we needed to make food and have an awesome trip. Really convenient to restaurants, shops and things to do. The beds are comfortable and though we didn't use it, they even have a grill and a nice private courtyard to spend time in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property lovely host
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Great Spot

It was a great place to have a base camp as we enjoy the islands attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yannick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We LOVED The Studio! Debbie was a fantastic host and responded quickly to our questions. The studio was beautiful and very well equipped with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was great. We really loved the location as we were able to easily walk to the harbor and nearby shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Peaceful retreat right near town

Lovely accommodations in a cool neighborhood with everything needed within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Copeland B.

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

lovely stay

a truly fantastic experiance
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great vacation stay!

Very quaint and quiet! Weather was perfect, never used the AC! Great location and wonderful host!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan C.

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

Perfect spot for a week on the island

Absolutely wonderful - beautiful space, great location, everything easy and simple. Loved this trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd W.

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

Had a great time.

It was a great trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERNIE E.

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

Another nice stay at the studio.

Great place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen Z.

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

Very nice and peaceful

Everything was very nice, clean and inviting. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Cutest little bungalow

This property is so quaint and inviting. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great stay

The Studio is comfortable, very clean, and well-equipped. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

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

Great place!

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Cozy, cute studio

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Great Place to Experience Island Vibes

Great space inside and outside. The Studio provides everything you need to experience Ocracoke. We've stayed here many times before and hope to be back many times again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Great Place

Great place to stay, perfect location on the island. We had a very enjoyable time. Love the ghost!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Studio is fully equipped for cooking. Furnishings are beautiful and comfortable. Bed is super comfortable. There is a desk if you need to work. We've only stayed in Winter so haven't made use of the outside deck and furnishings but they seem perfect for grilling and relaxing outside. Debbie is a terrific host..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely wonderful!! Debbie is an attentive host that will address any concerns or questions; she is also extremely knowledgeable about the island. The Studio is welcoming, artistic and peaceful. We appreciate the thoughtful layout, the comfortable bed, the full kitchen, and the beautiful patio.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The VRBO rating app was glitchy during this review. Everything sb 5 stars! Great location, We did a fair bit of cooking, the kitchen was super- loved that it had a gas range! It’s a special place!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Very nice VRBO on a beautiful and historic Island!

Nice location! Very clean, very well equipped and cozy. Debbie was an excellent host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot in Ocracoke!

Delightful artist's studio perfect for two. Easy walks to town and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great spot with great location

Loved this little studio! Very nicely renovated. Loved how we could walk to so many places. Would love to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

Heavenly accommodations

Absolutely perfect spot for my partner and I to spend 5 days reconnecting and soaking in Ocracoke. We loved the studio and it had everything we needed. The outdoor shower and private deck area were so peaceful and added to the island experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Gorgeous Studio!!!

This was the perfect space for our first adventure as “empty nesters” on Ocracoke. It was a great location for home base for walks, restaurants, biking and the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024