About Property

Discover the timeless appeal of BJ Garrish Cottage, a charming and comfortable home in Ocracoke, North Carolina, designed for a memorable family vacation. This residence perfectly combines the simplicity of the past with modern conveniences, featuring classic cedar shakes and a welcoming wrap-around porch that embraces historic coastal design. Inside, the traditional southern charm is evident through hardwood floors throughout, as well as beadboard walls and ceilings.\n\nThe home is thoughtfully arranged across two levels to accommodate up to 6 guests. The first floor offers a tastefully furnished living room with a TV, an open kitchen and dining area—perfect for gathering around for board games—a bedroom featuring a queen bed and TV, a hallway bath with a tub and shower, and a dedicated laundry area. The second floor provides two additional bedrooms, both featuring king beds (one with a TV), which share a second hallway bath equipped with a shower.\n\nWhile the structured amenities list is minimal, the property layout includes several unique room-specific details and outdoor features. Guests can relax in Adirondack chairs on the front porch or enjoy the screened-in rear porch for comfortable outdoor living. For those returning from the beach, a hot/cold outdoor shower is available for convenience.\n\nSituated in Wahab Village on a quiet dead-end street with minimal traffic, the cottage enjoys a central location on the island. You will be just minutes from the beach and Silver Lake Harbor, with several of Ocracoke's finest restaurants, including Pony Island, Back Porch, and Flying Melon, within short walking distance. A local coffee shop is also a stroll away for your morning pastries.\n\nPractical Information:\n- Check-in: 5:00 PM\n- Check-out: 10:00 AM\n- Pets: Allowed (Dogs only)\n- Parking: Limited to 4 vehicles\n- Smoking: No smoking permitted\n- Linens: Sheets and towels are not provided; rentals are available via Ocracoke Island Realty\n- Stay Requirements: Short stays available with a three-night minimum\n- Supplies: A starter kit is provided (1 roll of toilet paper per bath, one roll of paper towels, small dish soap, trash bags, and small bars of soap). Guests should bring additional supplies or purchase them at the Ocracoke Variety Store.\n\nBJ Garrish Cottage offers a relaxing coastal escape where historic character meets the comfort of home.

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