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Tom Frank Gaskins

House in Ocracoke, NC

5 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.8 · 8 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Relax on the screened porch and outdoor shower after sunlit days.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Walk to shops and harbor, on a quiet private lane.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 26% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Property details

The Tom Frank Gaskins cottage was built in 1883 and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Enjoy a vacation on the property manager 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. Full size, side by side 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. Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer and dryer

    Washer and dryer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Jama

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July 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!

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Lee

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June 2024

You need new comfortable beds. The house was exactly what the pictures showed……old. It was a nice stay. Thank you for the stay.

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Recent Guest

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September 2026

Very nice home and also secluded

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Recent Guest

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July 2026

So cute and charming place. My parents and our family loved it and wish we could have stayed longer

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 5:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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