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Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation!

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Amazing sunset views from the deck!
View across the canal from the deck.
The dock is perfect for fishing, crabbing, and boat access to Pamlico Sound
View from the street
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Frisco, NC
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Frisco Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation!

Turning Point, a Terrific Hatteras Rental!
Sat - Sat Summer Rentals; shorter stays available in the off-season.
Extensive cleaning protocols in place.
True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with extra fees). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the home. Posted rates include cleaning and linens, no extra fees!

Turning Point is located in the quiet, picturesque, family-friendly Brigands' Bay neighborhood, which has scenic views, gnarled old live oak trees, Pamlico Sound access, and is perfect for walkers, runners, bikers, kayakers, and kids.

You'll have plenty of space to relax at Turning Point! We don’t have any fancy stuff -- no hot tub, pool, game room, home theater, or video library. We do have a comfortable, homey, well-maintained, and clean Hatteras beach cottage that is perfect for your family vacation! And lots of books to enjoy while you're here! The rooms are large, and the furnishings are tasteful. You won’t feel crowded here. We cater to folks who want to come hang out, enjoy, and explore the beach, the sound, the neighborhood, and all the adventure this special island has to offer.

The large great room has sliding glass doors that open onto a waterfront deck and onto a furnished screened porch. It has a smart TV with cable and Wi-Fi service, as well as shelves of books, games, and jigsaw puzzles.

The well-equipped kitchen has ample counter, cabinet, and pantry space, a spacious island, and is very well stocked with everything you will need for your stay. The dining room table has seating for 8 and opens onto the screened porch which has a picnic table for 6 - 8, plus extra seating. There are also 3 bar stools at the island in the kitchen.

There are three roomy bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom (queen bed, TV) and bath are downstairs. The two bedrooms upstairs open onto a balcony that overlooks the family room. One bedroom has a queen bed and pullout sofa, the other bedroom has a queen bed, single loft bed, and a set of bunk beds. There is a large jack-and-jill bathroom. Upstairs and downstairs you will find a fire escape ladder and a box fan in the bedroom closets.

You can fish and crab from the dock on the canal, with its fish-cleaning table and bench. Tie up your boat at the dock and have access to the Pamlico Sound for more fishing, crabbing, and clamming, or just exploring the shore. You'll love the two 2-person kayaks for exploring the Pamlico Sound, and four bikes for exploring the neighborhood by street.

We take pride in maintaining our home and ensure extensive cleaning protocols in place. Posted rates include cleaning, bed linens, and bath towels - no extra fees! We are a True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with extra fees). Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the home.

Come to Turning Point and enjoy the laid-back island lifestyle at its best – for as long as you can stay!

Please note:
~ Guests must be 24 years of age or older to rent our home.
~ For safety and security of our home, we have installed 2 security cameras OUTSIDE only, one showing the driveway and front steps, one showing the rear steps and yard. We do not monitor these throughout the week. Please don't hesitate to ask for more information if you have questions or concerns.

And, if you're still sticking with reading this, here are a few recent comments from our Guest Book over the years!

The Garners
"This was our third visit to Turning Point...You can't beat the "flavor" of this house for OBX. Big thanks to Kathleen for carrying on the rental of this special place. so many family memories have been made here."

The Marsans (Michigan)
"We wanted a warm, sunny, relaxing beach vacation, and Hatteras Island delivered! We were happy to splash in the ocean waves and spend evenings relaxing and reading. Turning Point was a great location, had everything we needed and then some. Coming from up north, we loved getting a flavor of the Carolina coast."

The Collins
"What a delightful week at Turning Point! In five years, we have been here (Hatteras) nine times, and five times at Turning Point. We return year after year wondering why it is that these vacations leave us so much more fulfilled than any other exotic or remote place we have ever been to (including Virgin Islands and Antigua)!"

The Jernigans (NC)
We've had a fun week here at Turning Point! We have been coming to the Outer Banks since we were children, but this is the first time staying south on Hatteras Island, We enjoyed the slower pace and less crowded beaches and highway. Our four boys (ages 6 - 13) thoroughly enjoyed the dock out back ... and the beach was great. The cottage was very roomy and well-equipped."

The O'Rourkes
"We loved your house, everything we needed was here! We kayaked, biked, bbq'd, relaxed, read all the books on the Outer Banks. Turning Point is perfect for living life in the slow lane, or as you say yourself, "Island Time." Turning Point feels like a home, not a rental."

The Harshes, (NC)
"This is our second year vacationing in Hatteras and this house. We totally loved the serenity of the neighborhood, friendliness of the people, and great accommodations. The house offered everything we needed."

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside on deck and screen porch only
Cancellation policy: If property is re-rented, rent paid will be refunded, less a $150 processing fee. Check with owner for further information.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Frisco

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Brigands' Bay, a neighbourhood in Frisco. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Scotch Bonnet 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 Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve. Buxton Seafood and Frisco Native American 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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Frisco, NC

What's nearby

  • Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Frisco Native American Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Outer Banks Beaches - 17 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Frisco Beach - 17 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy Belly - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frisco Bay Coastal Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! located?

Located in Brigands' Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Pamlico Sound, Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve. Buxton Seafood and Scotch Bonnet Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Andres

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Our mother purchased property in Brigands' Bay in 1983 after vacationing there annually for a decade and visiting a time or two while growing up. She built Turning Point in 1990 and lived here for 27 years. She passed away suddenly in March 2017, so my brother and I are now maintaining the home we have grown to love. She lived a few houses down the street and loved sharing her home and the island with visitors. Here is her story.

In December, 1989, just before a record-breaking blizzard at the seashore, the pilings for the house were put in. The cottage was completed in March, 1990. I had been coming to Hatteras Island since the mid-'70s, since my two children were youngsters. I'd always wanted a house here and now I had one. It's beautiful, and I'm still proud of it. Ironically, I have never lived in it. The year after the cottage was completed, I had a real Turning Point in my life. I left my job as an editor at a big city newspaper in Louisville, Ky., got married to a Hatteras islander, and moved to the seashore. I live on the same street as Turning Point in my husband's house. My two children who grew up knowing nothing but Hatteras beach vacations are now adults and the summers at Hatteras tradition continues with my nine grandchildren, as well as my brother and sister and their children and grandchildren. They love Hatteras and Brigands' Bay just as much as their grandmother and parents. We have built many family memories here.

Why they chose this property

Brigands' Bay is one of Hatteras Island's premier waterfront neighborhoods. It is a mixture of permanent residents and rental homes, some very large and elegant, some quaint and cozy. The gnarled live oaks (search the legend of the Cora Tree!) and collection of canals that spill into the beautiful Pamlico Sound make it the ideal home base as your family enjoys all that Hatteras has to offer. It is located in Frisco, one of seven villages on the island and right in the middle of the lovely Cape Hatteras National Seashore. You will find easy access to beaches, fishing, the Hatteras charter boat fleet, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, surfing, windsurfing, hiking trials in the Buxton Woods Maritime Forest, and many other recreational opportunities.

What makes this property unique

Turning Point is located on a picturesque canal with direct access to the Pamlico Sound. You can sit on the bench at the dock and fish and crab or if you have a boat, you can tie it up here and have easy access to the sound for more fishing and crabbing opportunities, clamming, water sports, or just seeing the sights. It's quiet and it's peaceful, the way a Hatteras vacation should be.

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