DC20: The 'L' | Ocracoke Island Realty

Description

Experience the warmth and comfort of a cozy private setting tucked away on historic Howard Street. This delightful retreat offers a quiet haven where you can unwind and feel right at home. Enjoy leisurely strolls or pleasant bike rides to discover the charming shops, galleries, and restaurants that dot the area, all just a stone's throw away from the picturesque Silver Lake Harbor. Immerse yourself in the inviting atmosphere and embrace the cozy charm of this hidden gem, perfect for creating cherished memories and a truly homey getaway.

The dock on Silver Lake Harbor is perfect for your boat (up to 21') or viewing the sunset over the harbor. Great for kayaking too. Just a short walk from the cottage!

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath: Bedroom with Queen. Bath has a shower only.

This cottage with open living/dining/kitchen is the perfect retreat for a couple. Originally constructed in the early 20th Century, The L is listed on the register of Historic Homes on Ocracoke. Originally the kitchen extension for the William D Ballance home.

Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, a 40' smart TV with cable service, AC/heat, and ceiling fans. Stackable washer and dryer.

Sheets and towels are provided. Beds are made for your arrival.

'The L' offers an expansive lawn area, screened porch, deck, park-style charcoal grill, and hot/cold outdoor shower for your outdoor enjoyment. Parking for boat trailer. Off-site private boat dock on Silver Lake Harbor.

No Dishwasher. No Phone.

No Smoking. No Pets. Parking is limited to 2 vehicles.

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: Open living area with TV, dining, and kitchen. Master Bedroom with Queen bed and bath with shower stall and washer/dryer.

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Bedroom

1 Queen

Amenities 28

No Dishwasher

Area

Down Creek

Bed & Bath

Sheets & Towels Provided

Featured Amenities

Primary Bedroom w/ Private bath
Private Dock

Indoor Amenities

Ceiling Fans
PTAC/mini split
PTAC/mini split (Heat)
TV
Washer/Dryer

Informational

Partial Stays
Partials Off Season

Internet

Complimentary Internet Access

Kitchen & Dining

Dining Table
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator

Outdoor Amenities

Charcoal Grill
Deck
Dock (See Description)
Outdoor Shower
Picnic Table
Screened Porch

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Property Features

Boat Dock
Smoking and Vaping Not Allowed

Property Type

House

Turn Day

Sunday

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Location

Reviews 4.8 (13)

Wonderful little cottage! Great location, very clean and comfortable. The outdoor shower was a treat and the dock on Silver Lake was exceptional.
- Reviewed On: 9/29/2025
- Check Out On: 9/27/2025

Thank you for your review. We're glad the cottage's location, cleanliness, and comfort met your expectations, and that you enjoyed the outdoor shower and the dock on Silver Lake. We hope to welcome you back to Ocracoke soon.
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Beautiful week on a beautiful island. Thank you!
- Reviewed On: 9/9/2025
- Check Out On: 9/7/2025

Thank you for your review. We're glad you had a beautiful week on Ocracoke. We appreciate you staying with us and look forward to welcoming you back!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Absolutely perfect just like every other time
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2025
- Check Out On: 8/17/2025

Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear your stay was just as perfect as before. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Perfect
- Reviewed On: 8/11/2025
- Check Out On: 8/10/2025

Thank you for your review. We're glad you had a perfect stay and hope to welcome you back to Ocracoke Island soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Fabulous as always. House was perfect and well maintained.
- Reviewed On: 5/20/2025
- Check Out On: 5/18/2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad to hear that you found the house perfect and well maintained. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your next visit!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Overall, a fantastic location. Affordable. Love the outdoor shower and the small home. Home was mostly clean. However, I didn't love the 3 light fixtures that were unusable in the house because the bulbs were out. Didn't like the fact that the mini-split A/C filters hadn't been clean in over a year and resulted in an overwhelming odor of humidity and cleaning chemical upon entering the home. Once I cleaned the filters myself, the humidity issue and chemical smell went away. If you are renting this house, bring a few light bulbs and check the dishes for cleanliness. Its hard to have a bad time in Ocracoke so this didn't ruin our stay by any means but just stating what we encountered. We will be back again regardless.
- Reviewed On: 10/31/2023
- Check Out On: 10/30/2023

Our stay was AMAZING!!
- Reviewed On: 10/10/2023
- Check Out On: 10/8/2023

We had a great time.
- Reviewed On: 8/23/2023
- Check Out On: 8/20/2023

The L was a great place to stay for a couple. We stayed two weeks. It is efficient and comfortable. We used both porches but especially liked the screened-in porch. It has a lot of windows which makes it feel bigger. The galley kitchen had all that one needed for cooking meals. It is tucked away with a good bit of privacy but easy to get to everything. I did not give it 5 stars because of minor ant/bug issue - that could of been because of all the rain we had the first week. I would definitely stay here again the next time I come to Ocracoke. We really enjoyed the space.
- Reviewed On: 7/5/2023
- Check Out On: 7/2/2023

Really enjoyed our stay. We were celebrating my cousin’s 80 th Birthday. Ate out at Dario and the Flying Melon, both great restaurants. Loved the beach, absolutely loved it. We are from Pa. so a two day drive. Next time we will stay longer.
- Reviewed On: 5/24/2023
- Check Out On: 5/21/2023

Great little bungalow on Ocracoke Island

We really enjoyed our stay at the "L" on Ocracoke Island. The "L" has a great location near many activities and restaurants. We were able to walk just about everywhere except the beach, which was a 5-10 minute drive. The "L" was just the right size for two people. We appreciated being able to use the kitchen and the laundry during our stay. Hope we can stay on Ocracoke again one day, and would definitely stay at the "L" again.
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2018

Great location, the perfect 'base camp' for 2 at Ocracoke Island.

Everything a couple needs to enjoy all that Ocracoke has to offer. The bed & couch were very comfortable. All appliances needed were available. Nice parking area. A little difficult to locate at night, so the only suggestion would be to add some kind of address marker near the front drive. Great place to stay. Best value for the island is Howard's Pub. A fun ambience with a generous menu selection. Blessed Bakery, is our first choice for coffee/quick breakfast. Versus 'Ocracoke Coffee' - there was an hour long line when I tried (no.. I am not exaggerating one bit) to get a couple java's, glad I decided to search elsewhere.
- Reviewed On: 7/20/2018

Clean and comfortable. Close to everything - bars Resturants and thing to do. Hosts were terrific.

Hosts were terrific. Loaned us umbrellas for most of our stay. Refurbished cottage was great beach getaway. Will return. Loved the outdoor shower.
- Reviewed On: 7/9/2018

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