CR17: Mattie Midgette Cottage | Ocracoke Island Realty

Description

This wonderful historic cottage is tucked down a small village lane off Lighthouse Road. Enjoy a short walk to the nearby Ocracoke Lighthouse, Springer's Point Nature Preserve, or Silver Lake Harbor. Mattie Midgett Cottage is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, with shops, galleries, restaurants, and other village activities within pleasant walking or biking distance.

This village home offers a taste of old Ocracoke-style living with the convenience of a modern home. Beadboard walls and hardwood floors combined with the occasional antique furnishings make this home a truly exceptional blend of yesterday and today. Relax on the comfortable screened porch or in the pleasant backyard.

3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths: 1 Bedroom with Queen, 1 with Double, 1 with Bunk. The maximum occupancy is five people, including children.

Amenities include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless Internet access, and cable TV. Washer and dryer.

Sheets and towels are provided. Beds are made for your arrival, with the exception of the top bunk.

The exterior offers a large screened front porch, hot/cold outdoor shower, and park-style charcoal grill.

No Smoking. No Pets Allowed. Maximum five people, including children. Limit of 2 cars.

Short Stays are available; there is a three-night minimum, and these stays can be booked within two weeks of arrival.

Property Layout:

Single story home: Living room with TV, kitchen, and dining area. One bedroom with Queen bed. One bedroom with Double bed. One bedroom with Bunk bed. Full bath with shower stall. Half bath with stackable washer/dryer.

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Bedroom 3

1 Bunk

Bedroom 2

1 Double

Bedroom 1

1 Queen

Amenities 22

Area

Cat Ridge

Bed & Bath

Sheets & Towels Provided

Indoor Amenities

Ceiling Fans
Central Air
Central Heat
TV
Washer/Dryer

Informational

Partial Stays

Internet

Complimentary Internet Access

Kitchen & Dining

Dining Table
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator

Outdoor Amenities

Charcoal Grill
Deck
Outdoor Shower
Screened Porch

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Property Features

Smoking and Vaping Not Allowed

Property Type

House

Turn Day

Sunday

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Location

Reviews 4.8 (15)

Lovely as always! The property (CR17) needs a decent broom for both the kitchen and the porch. We miss the overhead fan on the porch and suggest it be re-installed. There is an external latch on the outdoor shower that seems extraneous and unintentionally locked one of our party in the shower. Thank you!
- Reviewed On: 9/1/2025
- Check Out On: 8/31/2025

Thank you for your feedback, Jonathan. We are taking a broom over and will check the outdoor latch to prevent any future issues. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Our stay was magical. We loved the Mattie Midgette cottage. It was clean, quaint, and had everything we needed, as well as being centrally located close to all our favorite things. We love the historic cottage aesthetic and vibe. Thank you to our hosts. We would definitely rent again.
- Reviewed On: 8/19/2025
- Check Out On: 8/18/2025

Thank you for your review! We are so glad the historic charm and location met your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocracoke Island Realty in the future!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

We loved staying in Mattie Midgette's Cottage! There was enough space for five people, and everything we needed for the home was provided. Would love to stay here again!
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2025
- Check Out On: 7/27/2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad the cottage provided everything you needed for your stay. We'd be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Mattie Midgette cottage
- Reviewed On: 6/11/2025
- Check Out On: 6/8/2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at the Mattie Midgette Cottage. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Great as always. The new dishwasher and washer/dryer were a big plus.
- Reviewed On: 10/21/2024
- Check Out On: 10/20/2024

we had another wonderful week on Ocracoke. we've been coming to the island for 38 years and it never disappoints. Aleta was the perfect size and in one of our favorite locations on the island.
- Reviewed On: 9/18/2024
- Check Out On: 9/15/2024

Hard to have a bad stay at Ocracoke. Loved the house, but the plumbing for sink in main bath needs repaired and outdoor and indoor cushions could use upgrade.
- Reviewed On: 6/17/2024
- Check Out On: 6/16/2024

mostly great! we love and appreciate an old house, but this one could use few upgrades for renters -- sofa upgrade (throw pillows are beyond words), outdoor chair pillow upgrade, fix wobbly dining table, throw out old/used/broken games and toys. Very clean otherwise and charming
- Reviewed On: 4/9/2024
- Check Out On: 4/7/2024

Mattie Midgette Cottage was cozy and impeccably clean. Thank you for a relaxing week on beautiful Ocracoke!
- Reviewed On: 8/21/2023
- Check Out On: 8/20/2023

We always have a fabulous time at Ocracoke…our happy place :)
- Reviewed On: 7/17/2023
- Check Out On: 7/16/2023

Fantastic!
- Reviewed On: 7/3/2023
- Check Out On: 7/2/2023

Had a wonderful stay! House and location were perfect for us!
- Reviewed On: 6/14/2023
- Check Out On: 6/11/2023

Simply wonderful

This off the main path home was just exactly what we were looking for. Captured the history of Ocracoke and came complete the the ghosts and spirits of all the sailors who lived there who were lost as sea. Why else would our candle refuse to stay lit??😀😀😀. Great spot. It was just me and my wife but you could easily bring 3 kids along …but I assure you we had lots more fun trying out all the bedrooms by ourselves!!!!
- Reviewed On: 6/6/2022
- Check Out On: 5/22/2022

Great place to stay!

We had an awesome time at this rental. The screened in front porch was awesome and lots of trees for breeze. Would definitely rent this house again.
- Reviewed On: 7/19/2019
- Check Out On: 6/23/2019

Beautiful and well-equipped cottage with 30s charm. Great location with some privacy and nice yard.

Immaculate and well-kept house, quiet, good ac, newly-redone kitchen and updated baths. Really enjoyed our stay.
- Reviewed On: 7/31/2017

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