Specials:
$100 off the week of August 25 - September 1, 2024. use code $100 off.
Enjoy a convenient walk to village activities, shops, galleries, and restaurants.
As the saying goes, 'A bad day in Ocracoke is better than a good day anywhere else. You will look forward to staying in 'Better Days.' This home sits comfortably in the middle of a large, private yard, sheltered by many old cedars and oaks, with plenty of room for the kids to play. Spend the morning lounging on the large front screened porch with your coffee or a quiet afternoon reading in the hammock. Whether for a family gathering or simply getting away from it all, 'Better Days' is essential for the perfect vacation.
Three Bedrooms, 2 Baths: 1 with King, 1 with Queen, 1 with two Twins. One bath has a whirlpool tub.
Amenities include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless internet access, and four cable TVs. Washer and dryer.
Sheets and towels are provided. Beds are made for your arrival.
Outdoor amenities include a large front screened porch, porch swing and rockers, backyard deck, enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, gas grill and park style charcoal grill, hammock, fenced back yard and fish cleaning bench (No Water). Double kayak. Life jackets are not provided. If you wish to rent them, please get in touch with Ride The Wind Surf Shop. They will be happy to assist.
No Smoking. Pet Friendly. Limit of 2 Pets. Limit of 3 vehicles.
Military Discount Available. Discount can only be applied at the time of booking.
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: Living room with TV, dining room, and kitchen. Bedroom with two Twin beds with TV. Hallway bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower stall. Utility room with washer/dryer and desk.
Second Floor: Bedroom with King bed with TV and bedroom with Queen bed and TV. Hallway bath with tub/shower.
Room Arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Shared Bath
Shared Bath
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Michael from Crozet
Better Days is our favorite Ocracoke rental. The convenience of having Ocracoke Coffee, Slushy Stand, and great shops within a few steps from our door is really nice. Easy access to the beach highway only adds to the great location."
Denise from Angier
Better Days was a wonderful and very comfortable home. The fenced in large back yard was perfect for our golden retriever traveling companion. The kitchen is well stocked with all the utensils and pots/pans needed for cooking. Loved the gas stove and the washer and dryer were very nice. Back right flood lights need to be replaced but the left side worked perfectly. The front screened porch with ceiling fans is where we spent quite a few lazy hours after morning beach or exploring time. The beds are very comfy and having linens provided is most welcome and convenient after a long travel day. We had such a nice stay and hope to be back soon. "
Mark from Lewisberry
Wonderful home with everything you could ask for. Thank you to the owners for providing the extras to make us comfortable. Everything was upscale, from beds and furniture to decor and a well stocked kitchen. This truly felt like a home, not a rental... and only 2 doors away from Ocracoke Coffee! See you in the Spring!"
Martha from Durham
excellent experience. love this house which I rent two or three times a year. every year improvements. the owners and you folks keep it so nice. thanks."
Mary from LITITZ
this was by far the best place we have ever stayed in down here!! we loved it !! very well kept and comfortable! ! we will be back!!!"
Robert from Slippery Rock
wonderful week on Ocracoke. This is our 3rd year in Better days. we have been coming to the outer Banks for over 35 years, mainly Hatteras Island. Ocracoke is by far the best. Better days is the best house we have ever stayed in. The amenities, the location and fenced yard and screened porch were all great. Thanks to the Gaskill's for a great home, and letting us stay there."
Jennie from Loudonville
Better Days is a wonderful Ocracoke style house to stay at during our vacation. This is our third year here, and we look forward to our stay next year. Fenced yard, grill, backyard patio and screened front porch makes it relaxing, secluded and peaceful. Thank you and have a great year."
John from Minnesota
It was a very nice house. We have rented houses on the island for decades and this was by far the nicest one we have stayed in. Close to everything, very clean, everything worked and a fabulous kitchen. We bought seafood and cooked most nights. It was the perfect base of operations for the whole extended family - some spent more time in town and others on the beach - but we all met up later in the day for good food and conversation. We hope to rent this location again."