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Red Beard's Retreat Suite 3 - Private 1QBR 1Bath 2nd floor suite, Q sleeper sofa

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Relax in a casual seating area with Adirondack chairs and access to an interior space through a large sliding glass door.
Relax in this inviting space with a flat-screen TV, comfortable armchair, and warm wooden flooring.
Relax in this cozy space with a comfortable armchair and sofa, kitchenette featuring a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker.
Relax in this inviting room with a large bed, sofa, and armchair, perfect for unwinding.
Stunning two-story building with a grand staircase and upper-level balcony.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Springer's Point Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 3 - Private 1QBR 1Bath 2nd floor suite, Q sleeper sofa


3 story pastel orange beach house with white trim. Less than a mile walk from the beach. This second-floor private suite has 1 queen bed and 1 full bath with private kitchenette (NO STOVE) and queen sleeper sofa. This space is located on the front of the house where there is a full 30ft covered porch. Great for a family of 4 or two couples looking to get away.

**The listed rate covers up to 2 guests. Additional guests will be an additional $50 per guest, per stay.

MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE – NO PETS ALLOWED ** No Pets this unit. See either of our other 2 suites if you want to bring a pet.

The entrance is located up the stairs on the left side of the deck to the second floor covered porch. Studio includes a queen bed, kitchenette with dining table for 4, seating area with queen sofa bed and smart TV. The only other living space on this floor is another studio on the rear of the house with its own entrance. No common spaces.

** ANY additional guests not marked and paid for at the point of booking, I reserve the right to cancel the booking at the point of check in without refund.

Accommodations offer a hair dryer, Smart television and starter rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Kitchenette includes apartment size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, cookware/dishes/utensils, and a standard 12 cup coffee maker (filters provided)

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. Dispose of cigarettes properly (do not throw in the yard).

**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 or Expeditions) 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 all the fish markets and restaurants are locally owed as are most all the businesses, family owned and operated. 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 (ocracokeobserver.com) or Facebook page for up to date information on restaurant openings/closings and special events. This house sits within walking distance to it all.

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..
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from US Navy Beach Jumpers Memorial. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchenette.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchenette, patio and living room
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Within a 10-minute walk of US Navy Beach Jumpers Memorial and Deepwater Theater
Red Beard's Retreat Suite 3 - Private 1QBR 1Bath 2nd floor suite, Q sleeper sofa offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ocracoke apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Kelly and Ron Gardner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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.

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 3 - Private 1QBR 1Bath 2nd floor suite, Q sleeper sofa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short first-time trip to OBX

The cleanliness, location, and responsiveness of the property manager were great. The location is close to the local general store/market, and the beach. The kitchen amenities allowed us to cook meals and spend more time exploring the island and at the beach. We would stay at this location again if we plan a trip back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Short Stay

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 3 is the pefect place for a short stay in Ocracoke. Highly recommend, would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We booked all 3 suites for us (mom and dad) and our 2 adult daughters to each have their own private rooms. We could see each other yet still have privacy. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley P.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dad

Perfect a nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

lynne c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, private, lightfilled room.

We enjoyed our stay.The property was very clean, comfortable and well thought out. There is no thermostat in the unit & the AC was very chilly. It took a while to get a message to the host, but the response was immediate and we were much more comfortable once they adjusted the temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red Beard Retreat

Overall a good time. I would suggest room darkening shade on windows (especially on window over bed) as neighboring house(s) had lights on all night…making it hard to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocracoke

Great trip. Super easy process, clean place. Really enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

Red Beard's Retreat is a definite do over. Room was perfectly equipped and location was great for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for a relaxing getaway!

Comfortable, Clean, Quiet, and Welcoming!! My wife and I really enjoyed our stay and Kelly was great at responding to any questions i had. We will definitely stay here again next time we take a trip to Ocracoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshiko M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocracoke stay

Good location quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on Ocracoke

What a great getaway! The property was exceptionally clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great location tucked away from the main road and close enough to the beach, stores and restaurants. Perfect place to relax on Ocracoke!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great place and great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

R M., Holly Springs, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful accommodations

Came for the weekend. Perfect location for trips to the beach and walking around. Great host communication. Clean and spacious accommodations. Will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Recommend Red Beard’s!

Red Beard’s is a very nice property and we would stay again. We expected a little more cooking capability in kitchenette, but it was fine. We brought a grill and griddle. We cooked and ate on the specious front porch. Parking is tight if other guests have large vehicles, which they did during our stay, and the neighbor across the street parallel parks. The owner was very easy to contact and was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainy Days

Would recommend this rental for any couple looking to visit Ocracoke. It was perfect for our needs, as we were only use to sleep and prepare ourselves for going out. We had already planned on eating out for our meals, so the lack of having a proper kitchen was not a factor. Both the bed and couch were comfortable and there was ample space to move around so we never felt cramped in the studio-style setup. If we were to nitpick and find fault at all with the accommodations, it would be the reduced water pressure in the shower, but it got the job done which is all that matters. Our only negatives over the 3 night trip were all external factors out of anyone’s control as our trip was during the waning effects of Hurricane Debby. If ever we have the opportunity to try to vacation in Ocracoke again, we would definitely stay at this accommodation again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D., Bath, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2024 Ocracoke

Nice suite had what we needed for a comfortable trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Awesome classic ocracoke stay parking is tight but house is clean and up to date will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

it was bigger than expected, super clean and the shower was really big. Whenever I go back to Ocracoke this will be my first choice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red Beard review

Apt 3, on 3rd floor. The building appeared to be under some construction as materials were laying around on the ramp and deck. Parking is a challenge with larger vehicles. Overall, place was clean and right in village area for biking places. Would stay here again. Never contacted property management for anything so 5 star rating to submit review.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

The place was very nice. The only complaints was the access road and parking. But it wasnt that bad for the small island. The AC was nice and cold and the place was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway spot!

Great spot, local to lots of food and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveniently located and everything you need!

Ocracoke in the early spring is always a treat and this visit did not disappoint. Red Beard's Retreat is a little gem one block off Hwy 12 across from the village Variety store. Our unit was comfortably furnished and check-in was seamless. We had everything we needed and the housekeeper, Maria, lived upstairs and was always available to answer any questions we had. It was obvious that much time and thought went into the furnishing and design of the unit. We plan to visit again next year and hopefully, we'll be able to book our unit again at Red Beard's Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance F., Limerick, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

The property was nice, very clean and owner was very accommodating. The already nice place had plans for even more improvements. We were there for a wedding and would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023