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Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1Bath, Queen sleeper sofa

Apartment with kitchenette, near Outer Banks Beaches

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1Bath, Queen sleeper sofa

Recently updated (May 2025) New mini split A/C and heat, new kitchenette

*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 right 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 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 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

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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.
Quiet hours are 10pm - 7am

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

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 Oyster Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing - Ocracoke - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1Bath, Queen sleeper sofa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1Bath, Queen sleeper sofa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1Bath, Queen sleeper sofa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Beard's Retreat Suite 2: Cozy 1QBR 1Bath, Queen sleeper sofa located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of US Navy Beach Jumpers Memorial and Outer Banks Beaches. Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Super convenient location on the island. No complaints. We had an excellent time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place for a long weekend stay. The hosts were very gracious. The location is very convenient to the Variety Store and 1718. The whole house water filtration system is impressive and probably some of the cleanest water you will get anywhere. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Family getaway

Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

----Sherry -.

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

Our stay

Clean and the staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Pet friendly

Was a nice place to stay on last minute weekend trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon K.

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

Loved it here!

My husband and I stayed here with our dog for four nights and absolutely loved it. It was very clean, spacious and close to restaurants and shops. It’s tucked away from the main road which is nice that it didn’t feel crowded. Recommending this place to fam and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Awesome Place

Very clean. Close to everything. We will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Fishing Ocracoke

Perfect location within walking distance to Howards Pub and the grocery store. Super quiet and clean apartment. Overall a great choice for a short or long getaway to Ocracoke.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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

Very comfortable

Perfect for my 2 dogs and myself
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura Ashley M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needs updated pictures

This property looks different in person! The way it’s listed, you think you are going to have private quarters! Our bathroom was across the hall, having to cross paths with other guests and owner just about every time we went outside or to the restroom and shower with two little kids. The owner is nice, but we were there for two days and he texted me 3x a day (about Hulu, hanging kids bathing suits out to dry, etc;). No privacy! The dead bolted door to the next unit has a gap under the door big enough you can see people walking and hear everything they said, and vice versa! The window sills had a quarter inch of dust on them and the furniture (rug stained, leather couch and chair) was very worn. Our over all time on Okracoke Island was 5 star, but we will find something more private, less dorm room-like next time! Would be great for someone that doesn’t mind the above mentioned! I found out I’m a little more high maintenance than I thought I was!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Randy M.

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

Bit of a disappointment

One small window unit air conditioner was trying to cool 3 rooms and fell woefully short of the mark. The bedroom ceiling fan squeaked so loud when running, it was not useable. The "kitchen area" was a bathroom type vanity in the living room with a couple wire shelves for a very small toaster oven and small microwave. No stove - 1 hotplate and a few random old pieces of cookware. Even yhough there was what appeared to be a very elaborate water fitration system, you are encouraged not to drink the water... there was a water cooler in the 'common' area for drinking and making ice. The bathroom was 'interesting. We were afforded 1 roll of toilet paper for 2 people for 5 days. Fortunately the island grocery store was right around the corner. Looks great from the outside - clearly that's where they spent their budget - on a nice deck and deck furniture. On a positive note, the ceiling fan in the 'living room was well balanced and didn't make noise. Just being honest - if you want to rough it, please disregard this review... Next year we'll seek other accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to popular restaurants and brewery
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great Location

This property has a great location. The suite has been nicely updated but it could have been much cleaner. Everytime someone in the building used water, it sounded like our place was flooding. The steps to the outside area for the dog were horrible and dangerous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

Great suite that is very clean and great spot on Ocracoke to get everywhere. Hosts were easy to communicate with and made everything easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient to everything. We loved driving on the beach!You do need an ORV (Off-Road Vehicle) Permit for that.Quaint cozy town, Great restaurants. We will be back.BlessingsHarry
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PAULA D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner responded rapidly and efficiently to problem that occurred.I would recommend a welcome pack with a days worth of coffee creamer etc.Was surprised to find on arrival it was recommended only to use water for bathing-
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

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

Nice place

Nice clean and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie R.

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

Great location hideaway

Great location and friendly host! Would 100% go back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Paradise

Home was absolutely perfect for the stay in Ocracoke wonderful location! Will definitely be staying in there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayra H.

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

Oasis

We had an awesome weekend! The place was perfect with everything we needed and was very clean! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn S.

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

Red Beard's Retreat Review

Overall the Red Beard's Retreat is a great, convenient, clean place to stay! It is within walking distance to the shops and restaurant's which makes life easy if you have your pet with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

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

Great beach house

The house was clean and roomy. Fairly close to everything in Ocracoke
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great stay

Clean, great location. Affordable stay in Ocracoke and dog friendly. Great yard for pet relief. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Perfect place for a short stay

We were only in Ocracoke for 3 nights and this place was perfect. It was a great location and we had several friends in the area who hosted us for larger dinners. The place is small if you’re spending much time there but for our use - sleep, breakfast and showers after the beach - it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie A.

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

Great location, spacious, & easy check-in/out

Redbeard’s Retreat includes a few units in the same bldg, but they’re spacious. We stayed in Suite #2, which included a mud room, shower & separate water closet (i.e., toilet/sink), kitchenette, couch/large TV (w/ streaming access), small dining table, and bedroom. This was plenty room for me & my husband. It includes one parking space, behind which you may need to park your golf cart (if you rent one), but we had no problem with this. Also, the immediate area seems on the quiet side, which was nice after being out & about. The location is spectacular! It’s near Wheelie golf cart rentals, the Grocery/L-store, 1718 Brewery, Howard’s Pub, and The Breeze nightclub. It’s also near the beach end of the island. Communication with the host was great and the check-in/out process was super easy with no keys to worry about (keypad entry). I’m already looking at renting this unit again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

The house is one street off the main road but still within walking distance of so many restaurants and shops. Easy access without all the traffic coming past the house.

What makes this property unique

You are likely to see a few of the famous Ocracats near the house as we have a small colony close by. While they are not always open to attention, it is always a treat to see them.
There are 5 restaurants, 2 food trucks and a brewery within 5 minutes 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 which is also within 5 minutes walking.

Languages:

English

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