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The Buccaneer-Cottage, great for a couple or small family.

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Welcome to this charming cottage, perfectly situated near Silver Lake and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Enjoy the view of Teeters campground from the wonderful front porch, or unwind in the living room with a Smart TV featuring internet and cable.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Buccaneer-Cottage, great for a couple or small family.

  • This cottage has a wonderful front porch for enjoying sitting outside and relaxing. The view is of Teeters campground. It was renovated in 2018 and a second bedroom was added in 2019. It is a two bedroom (queen in the master and bunk beds in the other)we do NOT provide sheets, one bath, open floor plan with living room and kitchen. The kitchen is very basic, if you are planning to cook gourmet meals, this is NOT the place for you. Ocracoke has many wonderful restaurants. The location is within walking distance to Silver Lake and the shops and restaurants and is spitting distance from the British Cemetery. The beach is a mile from the rental. There is a Smart TV in the first bedroom and living room with internet and cable. You will need your own Netflix, Hulu or Amazon account, and for those that are not tech savvy, we have cable. We do NOT post on Craigslist, so if you see it there it is not us renting it. We only go through VRBO/Home Away.

    We do not offer refunds for weather related cancellations, ferry issues or illness. We highly recommend that you purchase optional travel insurance. If you want to do early check in there is an additional $45 fee. It is extra added stress for our cleaners to have everything ready for those that get here on an early ferry. Normal check in time is 3:30 pm and check out time is 11:00. If you want to check out late it is a $100 fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking please

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We do not offer refunds for weather related cancellations or ferry issues. We highly recommend that you purchase optional travel insurance.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking please

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Ocracoke, this cottage is by the sea. Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include British Cemetery and Fort Ocracoke Monument. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. With parasailing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ocracoke travel guide
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NC, Ocracoke

What's nearby

  • A white lighthouse with a black top, surrounded by trees and a white fence.
    Ocracoke Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • British Cemetery
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocracoke Preservation Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve
    5 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • Howard's Pub & Raw Bar
    4 min drive
  • Ocracoke Oyster Company
    15 min walk
  • SMacNally's Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Pony Island Restaurant
    13 min walk
  • 1718 Brewing - Ocracoke
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buccaneer-Cottage, great for a couple or small family. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Buccaneer-Cottage, great for a couple or small family.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buccaneer-Cottage, great for a couple or small family.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Buccaneer-Cottage, great for a couple or small family. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of British Cemetery, Pamlico Sound, and Ocracoke Preservation Museum. Ocracoke Island Visitor Center and Fort Ocracoke Monument are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had such a wonderful experience in this home. The owners are fantastic, and it was clean and tidy. It is very conveniently located near the town, which is perfect. I would recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at The Buccaneer! Great location close to everything we wanted to do. Being able to easily rent a golf cart right at the cottage was a bonus. Owners were very communicative and responded quickly when needed. Loved that we could bring our dogs along with us too. We’d definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean, comfortable and cozy. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Quiet and pleasant cottage

We loved the walkability of the location with easy access to village shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Short Trip but Awesome Spot!

Absolutely loved the home. Clean, convenient, well decorated and just what we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heith C.

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

Loved it!!

Great communication, super nice house and easy golf cart rental instructions!! Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwight A.

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

The Buccaneer

We always love staying at the Buccaneer. Ellen & Russell keep this plus their other two cottages in great shape. Always clean and location is just 2 blocks from down town.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect

The rental was great and so were the property owners. It was the perfect size for 3 adults and 2 dogs, with room to spare.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard h.

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

Stress free

Loved our stay! House was clean, bed comfortable, decorated nicely,and a/c was great. Nice covered porch on front. We will return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at the Buccaneer and will definitely come back again. Loved being able to rent golf cart that was on the property. The hosts were wonderful, the cottage was amazing and we loved Ocracoke Island! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy C.

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

Great Spring Break

Loved the house. Cozy and had all the amenities we needed. Love the location. I enjoyed taking my coffee across the street in the morning to watch birds in the friendly old tree that stands sentinel for the historic cemetery.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Cute cottage

Perfect for my husband and myself! Clean, nice kitchen, quiet, and I loved the outdoor shower! Perfect for two, or a family, as we never even used the extra bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great homebase for a long stay on Ocracoke

Ellen and Russ were fantastic and super friendly! The location of this cottage could not be beat. It is within walking distance of everything in the village. The cottage had everything we needed for our week-long stay and was nicer than the pictures give credit to.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved our stay at the buccaneer. It had everything we needed, including the availability to rent a golf cart. Renting a golf cart really enhanced the stay, allowing us to travel around Ocracoke easily. The location was great, super convenient to the village. Ellen and Russell were fantastic hosts, super responsive and very helpful. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. I would love to come back another time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Orfil E.

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

We love it.

This is the third time that we are staying with the Grants family. We love to stay with them, because the neighbor is really quiet, the house is really clean and cozy. we feel like we are staying at home. We love it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cedriccj3 ..

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

Fantastic family vacation!

This cottage is perfect for our family of four. It has everything we need and is priced affordably. Central location, cheap golf cart rental, outdoor showers, and dog friendly are all great perks of this rental. We did not have any issues but the owners are very responsive and friendly so I'm confident they would take care of any problems if need be. Thanks for a great week, we look forward to returning soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Thank you!

We enjoyed our stay. The host was communicative and being able to book last minute was easy. Plenty of room for us and in a great quiet location. Being able to sit on the large porch and drink coffee in the mornings was a plus! Plenty of windows to open or close depending if you want to enjoy the sunshine or enjoy privacy! Thank you for allowing us to your home! A little piece of paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin L.

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

Cute little getaway

Was a very nice place had everything thing we needed. upon arrival one of the air conditioners was not working I texted the owners and they were very responsive and came over to fix it right away. they very nice people and talked briefly to me and my mom about restaurant recommendations and what's there is to do. There was even a golf cart on site to rent if you wanted to Over all would definitely be back thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

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

Sweet stay

A great little cottage at a great price. Nicely located to walk everywhere. Kitchen had everything we needed when we did cook in. We did not take advantage of it but there is a cart right on site. Our only complaint was the living room TV. The only channel we were able to get was PBS.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

First Time to OBX

We were so pleased with The Buccaneer. This was our first time traveling to the OBX so we weren't sure what to expect. The house had everything we need (bring your own sheets and towels!) and was the perfect size for us (2 adults, 2 children). The outdoor shower was so handy for beach days. The location was great for being close to all things in the village, and the golf cart rental was great. Communication with the owners was quick and easy. I'd recommend this spot to anyone! Not a single negative experience, not even bugs!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

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

Perfect for a family with small children

We had the best vacation on Ocracoke. The rental was updated and clean. We had all we needed and there was plenty of space. Our girls loved having their own room (very spacious too.). The porches were great, giving us plenty of room to lay our shells and beach toys to dry. We didn’t need to cook much so the kitchen provided everything we needed. Although this unit is close to the road, we heard no noise at night. We felt safe and my daughters even played in the front (side) yard while we watched from the porch. I highly recommend staying here. The owners were so helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Lovely stay as always

This was our second time staying at the Buccaneer and I'm sure we'll do it again. The place is the perfect size for a small family and has everything you need. We love that there's an outdoor shower and a charcoal grill. The induction cooktop takes a little getting used to, but we're pros now and it's super fast. Only complaint was the wifi signal was pretty weak - my little guy likes to stream TV in the living room and we couldn't get anything to load. Other than that, it was absolutely perfect! Extra points for being close to the Back Road. We love the scenery (and shade!) on our morning runs and little excursions. It was super convenient to have the golf cart to zoom around in also! Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Cute and convenient

This was our first time staying on the island and we were there for a family event. The Buccaneer was the perfect size for 2 - 4 people. We rented their golf cart to get around the island and had a great time driving around. We also were lucky with the weather and got 3 great beach days. I knew going down there was not a full kitchen. The convection stove was difficult to cook on and there is no oven / dishwasher. If being able to cook is important to you be aware of these difficulties. Otherwise it was fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vince S.

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

Return trip

Overall my wife and I love this place, it’s clean and cozy. If you’re use to a 3000 sq. ft. place, this is not for you, but if you want cozy & intimate, this is it. It was our 2nd stay, and it will likely not be the last. I would give 5 stars but my only complaint is the AC. I know not everyone needs or uses air, but I feel the window units are just not powerful enough. It was fine in the bedroom if you shut the door though. The outdoor shower is great and private and the owners are very good at responding to messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just wrapped up our third incredible stay at The Buccaneer cottage on Ocracoke, and it certainly won't be our last! This property has truly become our home away from home, consistently delivering everything we look for in a vacation rental.For our family of four (husband, wife, 17yo, 10yo), The Buccaneer is the perfect size. It offers ample space to relax and unwind without feeling too big or too small. When not eating out, it has a nice kitchen to start the day with a good breakfast and a charcoal grill for chicken and steaks for dinner! The location is unbeatable, putting us right where we want to be to enjoy all that Ocracoke has to offer! What truly sets The Buccaneer apart, though, are the hosts. They are incredibly friendly and provide great communication from booking to checkout, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. A huge bonus is the option to have a golf cart rental waiting upon arrival. This immediately gets our island adventures underway without any hassle.If you're looking for a fantastic Ocracoke getaway, we wholeheartedly recommend The Buccaneer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025