DC39: Tom Frank Gaskins | Ocracoke Island Realty

Description

The Tom Frank Gaskins cottage was built in 1883 and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Enjoy a vacation on Ocracoke Island in this historic island home. The cottage is located on a small unpaved private lane that conveniently leads to a footpath offering a short walk or bike ride to shops, galleries, restaurants, and Silver Lake Harbor.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 1 Queen and 2 Double beds.

The second floor bedrooms are connected by a small foyer area (please see photos). A door at the top of the stairway provides privacy to the second floor.

Amenities include mini-split AC throughout the house, baseboard heat (no wood stove), and complimentary wireless internet access. Cable TV. Stackable washer/dryer.

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

Enjoy the front screened porch, outdoor shower, and charcoal grill.

No Smoking. Pet Friendly - Dogs Only. Limit of 2 Dogs. Limited Parking. Limit of 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:

First Floor: Open kitchen and dining area with washer/dryer. Living room with TV. Bedroom with Queen bed. Hallway bath with shower stall.

Second Floor: Adjoining bedrooms, each with a Double bed. Hallway bathroom with claw foot tub. A single doorway at the top of the stairs serves the second floor.

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Bedding

Bedroom 1

1 Queen

Bedroom 2

1 Double

Bedroom 3

1 Double

Amenities 21

Area

Down Creek

Bed & Bath

Sheets & Towels Provided

Featured Amenities

Dogs Friendly

Indoor Amenities

Central Air
Heat - Other
TV
Washer/Dryer

Informational

Partial Stays

Internet

Complimentary Internet Access

Kitchen & Dining

Dining Table
Dishwasher
Kitchen
Microwave
Refrigerator

Outdoor Amenities

Charcoal Grill
Outdoor Shower
Screened Porch

Pets

Pets Allowed

Property Features

Smoking and Vaping Not Allowed

Property Type

House

Turn Day

Friday

Book with peace of mind

We want you to be able to plan your Ocracoke vacation with peace of mind. Travel Insurance is 7.95% of the rent. Book any week now through February 28, 2026 and we will discount rent 8%.

Enter promo code VISITSAFE at checkout.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by December 31st, 2025, to receive up to 8% off for 7+ night stays from October 21, 2025 - February 28, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 4.9 (16)

Quiet stay on Fig Tree lane and we loved the ducks swimming by daily.
- Reviewed On: 9/28/2025
- Check Out On: 9/26/2025

Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the quiet stay on Fig Tree Lane and loved the ducks visiting each day. We hope to welcome you back to Ocracoke soon.
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Perfect
- Reviewed On: 9/16/2025
- Check Out On: 9/12/2025

Thank you for your review. We're glad your stay was perfect. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocracoke soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Pet friendly. Cozy.
- Reviewed On: 9/14/2025
- Check Out On: 9/12/2025

Thank you for the review! Glad the pet-friendly, cozy home was a good fit. We appreciate you staying with us.
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

We love that awesome corner of the world.
- Reviewed On: 9/3/2025
- Check Out On: 8/8/2025

Thank you for your review. We're glad you love our corner of the world. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocracoke soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Wonderful, lovely cottage, quiet. Good location.
- Reviewed On: 7/26/2025
- Check Out On: 7/25/2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the lovely cottage and its quiet, convenient location. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocracoke soon.
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Adorable cottage, you get the real feel of what Ocracoke cottages and homes were like in the past with knotty wood paneling, very cozy. Kitchen is great! The outdoor shower for the summer is the way to go. Quiet area. Close to shopping and dining. There were four of us, totally enjoyed our stay.
- Reviewed On: 7/26/2025
- Check Out On: 7/25/2025

Thanks for the lovely review! Glad the cottage’s knotty wood paneling, cozy layout, and well-equipped kitchen suited your group, and that the outdoor shower and quiet location were a hit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ocracoke.
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Nice place Quiet Relaxing Just what we needed
- Reviewed On: 5/20/2025
- Check Out On: 5/19/2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you found the place nice, quiet, and relaxing. It’s wonderful to know it was just what you needed. We hope to see you again soon!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

Always wonderful no matter what the weather holds
- Reviewed On: 8/10/2024
- Check Out On: 8/9/2024

Enjoyed DC39 Tom Frank Gaskins. Our family had a great week.
- Reviewed On: 7/27/2024
- Check Out On: 7/26/2024

Loved our stay. LOVED. Felt like an old family beach house, we'd been visiting for years. So comfortable. NO problem with beds for our week long stay! Super clean upon arrival. We adjusted a bit of lighting and angle of chairs to our liking, felt right at home. Plenty of extra blankets and pillows. Kitchen was especially comfortable, had everything we needed. It is an old fishermans cottage make no mistake, but just the vibe you want on Ocracoke. Right in the middle of everything but quiet, peaceful tucked back behind and next to what looked like full time Ocracoke dwellers. Was just so chill. Outside shower and screened in porch were primo. Going back next summer!
- Reviewed On: 7/19/2024
- Check Out On: 7/19/2024

It's wonderful to hear such appreciation for a historical Ocracoke cottage! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Ocracoke Island Realty staff

As always, the stay on the island was fantastic. House was ok. Only real issue was the main level bathroom. Door entry short, hit my head twice. And shower stall really tight. Kitchen, bedrooms, and living room were great.
- Reviewed On: 11/4/2023
- Check Out On: 11/3/2023

It's Ocracoke, what's not to like?
- Reviewed On: 10/9/2023

Awesome
- Reviewed On: 8/15/2023
- Check Out On: 8/11/2023

Wonderful 2 weeks
- Reviewed On: 7/9/2023
- Check Out On: 7/7/2023

Charming, clean and convenient! A pleasure to stay here…well-equipped, comfortable and near to beer, wine & food, also a short walk to the Ocrafolk music festival.
- Reviewed On: 6/12/2023
- Check Out On: 6/9/2023

Perfect week in Ocracoke!

We loved staying at the property. It’s rustic and cozy, with every you need to have a good vacation. The outdoor shower was life changing!
- Reviewed On: 5/26/2023

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