Apartment
Ell's Room
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Harkers Island, NC
- Fort Macon State Park
- Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center5 min drive
- Beaufort Historic Site27 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Ell's Room
Come stay with us in Ell's Room! Clean, comfortable, unique studio apartment in private home. Kitchen has air fryer/convection oven/toaster oven and small hot plate. Washing machine and drying rack in bathroom. Stocked with everything you'll need for an amazing island vacation. Pet friendly.
The space
The house is an old fishing cottage with multiple additions put on over the years to house the owners' growing family. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside has recently been renovated into two units, a studio (Ell's Room) and a two bedroom (Papa's Place). Both have been updated with new heating/cooling units, Wifi, new bathrooms, etc. There is a shared patio out front with a dining table for 4 and two Adirondack chairs for guests in Ell's Room and a private space around the side of the house. There are a few outbuildings (an old garage and shed) on the property. It's definitely 'rustic' outside but very comfortable inside and in a great location for getting around the island. We priced it accordingly and it's a great value for the money. Please reach out if anything is not to your liking and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Other things to note
The owners manual for the heating/cooling split, air fryer/toaster oven and washing machine are in the kitchen cabinet closest to the bathroom wall. I keep the temperature set around 70 and set to 'dry' to keep moisture down. Feel free to adjust to your liking but keep it on 'dry' rather than 'cool' if possible. If it's not cool enough feel free to switch to the cool setting during your stay. The washing machine is 'technically' a washer/dryer combo but the dry cycle only really works for very small, light loads. If you use it I would strongly suggest drying your items outside.
There is no recycling on the island (I know, it's terrible) so all trash can go in the black garbage bin outside the door. There is a local dump just off the island where recycling can be dropped off.
The space
The house is an old fishing cottage with multiple additions put on over the years to house the owners' growing family. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside has recently been renovated into two units, a studio (Ell's Room) and a two bedroom (Papa's Place). Both have been updated with new heating/cooling units, Wifi, new bathrooms, etc. There is a shared patio out front with a dining table for 4 and two Adirondack chairs for guests in Ell's Room and a private space around the side of the house. There are a few outbuildings (an old garage and shed) on the property. It's definitely 'rustic' outside but very comfortable inside and in a great location for getting around the island. We priced it accordingly and it's a great value for the money. Please reach out if anything is not to your liking and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Other things to note
The owners manual for the heating/cooling split, air fryer/toaster oven and washing machine are in the kitchen cabinet closest to the bathroom wall. I keep the temperature set around 70 and set to 'dry' to keep moisture down. Feel free to adjust to your liking but keep it on 'dry' rather than 'cool' if possible. If it's not cool enough feel free to switch to the cool setting during your stay. The washing machine is 'technically' a washer/dryer combo but the dry cycle only really works for very small, light loads. If you use it I would strongly suggest drying your items outside.
There is no recycling on the island (I know, it's terrible) so all trash can go in the black garbage bin outside the door. There is a local dump just off the island where recycling can be dropped off.
Property manager
Renee
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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Check in after 3:00 PM
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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About the area
Harkers Island
Harkers Island is home to this apartment. Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Beaufort Historic Site and Core Creek Bridge.
Harkers Island, NC
What's nearby
- Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- Beaufort Historic Site - 27 min drive - 32.1 km
- North Carolina Maritime Museum - 27 min drive - 32.4 km
- Morehead City Port - 30 min drive - 35.8 km
- Cape Lookout Lighthouse - 38 min drive - 11.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 22 min drive
- Fishtowne Brew House - 24 min drive
- Burger King - 22 min drive
- 34° North Restaurant - 26 min drive
- Mezcalito - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Haven P.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy - perfect!
Haven P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Jenny G.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harker island short stay
Jenny G.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Liz K.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Barker’s Island
Liz K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
William H.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five days on Harkers Island
William H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dianne C.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a sweet place. Quiet and dog friendly.
Dianne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter K.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harkers Island studio
Peter K.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
James S.
15 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good until we left because of bad weather
James S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
CARINA R.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach renewal
CARINA R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie C.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our trip
Jamie C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Andrew C.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ACCESS
Andrew C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
ashley S.
30 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
ashley S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Place
Amy D.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Melissa
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Amenities, communication
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura Kate S.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem!
Laura Kate S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arthur K.
17 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as expected
Arthur K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
MATTHEW M.
27 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MATTHEW M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristina F.
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little spot!
Kristina F.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marissa R.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
Marissa R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandi
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sandi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Susan
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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