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Sweet Waterfront Cottage, 4 person limit

Holiday home in Ocracoke with kitchen and washing machine and dryer

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Exterior
New Sofa for 2024!
Living area
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Place, British Cemetery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sweet Waterfront Cottage, 4 person limit


Soundhouse is a sweet, vintage cottage on the usually quiet North Pond with it’s own sandy beach. SoundHouse has been owned by the same local family since 1972. The owner resides nearby. It features a shady front porch and a back porch with a great beautiful waterfront view, including your own little sandy beach. Great for kayaking, paddle boarding, an easy walk to ferry, museum, restaurants, shopping and “downtown” waterfront with fabulous sunset views. Limited to four people, no pets, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 queen beds, one twin, a large open plan kitchen, dining and living area. There is an outdoor shower and washer/dryer, but experience old Ocracoke by washing your dishes by hand, no dishwasher! Parking for two vehicles. Enjoy the soundside beach but please respect neighbor’s beachfront property lines, it’s not a community beach. We DO NOT allow powered or sailboats tied up or moored by guests of SoundHouse. This is strictly enforced. Smoking is not allowed inside SoundHouse. Smoking is allowed outside in the yard only. Events and large parties are NOT allowed in SoundHouse. Do NOT store or charge electric bicycles on the property. There is space and charging available for golf carts.

All guests of SoundHouse are STRONGLY urged to purchase cancellation insurance when you book through VRBO. Things happen. You want to be protected.

This property is offered by Premier Partner, Debbie Wells, who also manages two other VRBO properties: The Studio #332656, 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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We provide full linen service. Please do not put sandy beach items through washer. Dry and shake out before laundering.
Please do not clean fish inside SoundHouse. Please bag all waste and dispose of at local recycle center. NO POWER BOATS ARE ALLOWED IN THE COVE.
Upon departure, clean all dishes, remove all trash to bins in yard, leave doors unlocked, keys on the counter. Please respect check in and out times.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ocracoke

Located in Ocracoke, this holiday home is near the beach. Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

  • British Cemetery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deepwater Theater - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jason's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Waterfront Cottage, 4 person limit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Waterfront Cottage, 4 person limit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Waterfront Cottage, 4 person limit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Waterfront Cottage, 4 person limit located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Pamlico Sound and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. British Cemetery and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 95 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah T.

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

Lovely vacation spot

My husband and I had such a relaxing stay at the charming Sound House. Views of the water, comfortable quarters, everything we needed to ease in and relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore J.

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

On the sound

This was our second stay at this property- just the right size for the two of us, very clean, lovely quiet spot directly on Pamplico Sound, and close to shops in Ocracoke.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Thanks

Great location. Wish we didn’t have to provide our own linens.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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

Fabulous water front cottage

The house was very nice. Clean, spacious, great water pressure in the shower. Enjoyed the covered porch and the arondeck chairs by the water. Having the sound view and a little beach made it all the more enjoyable. Would not hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hallie C.

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

Wonderful Ocracoke home!

First off, this was the cleanest rental I've ever booked. The location is ideal - minutes from restaurants, sites, shops, etc - but down a sweet, quiet residential street. The beds were very comfortable and the shower had amazing water pressure. Back porch and yard were lovely with nature all around, places to sit and a view. If you bring a paddle board or kayak, head around the jetty for amazing sunsets. 10 out of 10 in my opinion!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Perfection

This property is perfection. Spotlessly clean, exactly as listed, within golf cart range of village and your own private beach. Property management has thought of everything right down to bedside and bathroom throw rugs. Cannot stress enough how quietly perfect this property is… but if you are looking for a party house, this is NOT it.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

nice property, owner went above and beyond

This cozy house is exactly as described, pleasant and comfortable. But the outstanding aspect of our visit was the owner. Debbie came by twice to deal with problems with the tv, prepared to replace it if it couldn't be fixed. More significantly, she warned us of a possible issue with street flooding from a storm and helped us get our car moved to safety.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clayton S.

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

Perfect spot for a family of 4

We love Ocracoke, and this house was perfect for our vacation. Close to everything (we rented a golf cart) but quiet street with beautiful sound views. We loved coming home from a day on the beach and getting to still enjoy the swimming, fishing, and views in front of the house. The house was super clean and I loved the simple decor. Thankful for the washer/dryer and the outdoor clothesline for wet suits and towels. Shower pressure inside was wonderful, outdoor shower was kind of a disappointment but did the job of hosing off sand. Beds were comfy and plenty of space to set suitcases/ groceries/ etc. We plan to rent this house again next summer- thank you for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

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

Cozy and quiet

Mid March. Excellent for 2 or 3 people, very good for 4. Quiet, close to everything and yet secluded. 2 trucks parked just fine, wouldn’t try 3. Sound is in backyard although we didn’t walk down this time, spent all our time beach fishing, not catching. We only visit in the off season so the entire village is peaceful and quiet. DK how it is in the summer. This was our 3rd stay at Sound House, works well for us older folks who now have to forgo lots of stairs. Debbie is a great host, always fast responses and personable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica e.

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

Sound front and private beach - need we say more?!

We absolutely loved calling Sound House "HOME" for two weeks! From the minute we walked in our unforgettable vacation started. Sound House has a cheerful vibe with a beautiful view. We were thankful for the sunshade on the backporch - great spot for morning coffee and afternoon drinks. The sound front beach is a great place to launch kayaks and to fish. Upon arrival the house was spotless. Debbie was quick to respond to a couple of questions we had during our stay. Sound House left us with great memories! *Word of advice~always lock the outdoor shower so you don't wake up in the middle of the night asking, "WHAT is that banging?!" *Reservations are made for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase K.

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

Wonderful Time!

What a wonderful place! The minute you walk-in the front door you are greeted with windows that look out into the Sound. Such a serene feeling! The house was perfectly clean and had everything we needed. TV & Wi-Fi worked well and the water pressure in the shower was fantastic! My son & I absolutely loved being able to walk out into the water and playing on the little sound side beach. There are lots of hermit crabs to watch play out there! Watching the boats come & go was also a fun way to pass some time. The house is close enough to walk or bike to anywhere in town. We spent many nights walking to the ice cream shops & T-shirt stores. We had a great time at the Soundhouse and would suggest it to anyone looking for a great spot on the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Truly a sweet cottage

This cottage is truly sweet in all aspects. It is located in an area that is close to the main street but far enough away that it is quiet. The sound location is beautiful, we watched the birds every morning while we drank coffee while sitting on the deck. The interior is very nicely decorated in a slightly retro and sophisticated beach vibe. The furniture and the beds are very comfortable. The kitchen had the perfect amount of space, dishes, cooking and serving utensils. The outdoor shower (with warm water!!) was also convenient to rinse off beach sand. There was even some starter soap, paper towels and bathroom tissue. The house was very clean. I had the opportunity to communicate with the owner in the weeks prior to our stay and she was very quick in responding to my communications. I would definitely consider renting this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannelore J.

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

quiet and tidy

We have stayed here before, so like the location with the view of Pamlico Sound. The property manager is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Perfect little place!

Super cute little house with pretty much anything you would need! Communication was so easy!! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

wonderful place

Great stay! Debbie was a superior host!!! Excellent at communicating!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terese D.

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

Wonderful Time!

Good location, very clean, loved the water access in back! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Some of the best sound-side action you'll find on Ocracoke

This spot is nice, clean, has everything you need, butts up against the sound, is in a great location, etc. You and your kids will totally dig it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

Sweet old-fashioned cottage

Nice simple cottage, old Ocracoke style. We stayed here during the cloudy, rainy week of Tropical Storm Debby but North Pond was protected from the wind, so we could enjoy it during the rain breaks- swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The place was clean and had most of the things we needed to cook. The property manager was very responsive and kind when we had a small issue. The main thing we missed was having a screened porch, which seems essential for Ocracoke, or at least a covered porch would have been nice with all of the rain. Overall, a great cottage and location.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

A slice of heaven on the sound

This location can’t be beat! We loved being right on the sound! Swimming, kayaking all available right out the back door. This house was clean and perfect for our family of 4. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsy E.

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

Beautiful!

Staying at this house was absolutely amazing. The water access in the backyard was a game changer for our Ocracoke trip and we will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

melea j.

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

Relaxing

Our third stay. Always peaceful and relaxing. We love that it is shady, we can kayak in the sound from the backyard and bicycle to all the cute shops. The things you need to cook a fresh seafood dinner from the local seafood market are stocked. Check in and out is always a breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

monica e.

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

Perfect location

I love walking into this cheerful house it just feels like home. This was our second year at Sound House and reservations have already been made for next year! The house is always spotless and very comfortable. We love being on the sound and the North Pond is a perfect place to kayak and fish. We also like that this house is on one of the quieter streets with less traffic and hardly any walking traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Clayton S.

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

No negatives

Our second year here, won’t be our last! Such a gem. Love the beachfront, love the cottage. Rented kayaks from Ride the Wind and watched the fireworks over the water for the Fourth- amazing! Will definitely rent them next year, it was so fun to explore around the coves. Would love more clothespins for the clothesline! Debbie is a very helpful hostess and was quick to respond to my questions. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Island Life

Such a relaxing vacation for our family. We really enjoyed Sound House for the amazing location. My kids could swim right out back and it was excellent for kayaking! The beach was gorgeous and lifeguards were on their game! Debbie was extremely responsive to our needs. Would 💯 recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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