Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Cottage
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Bedrooms
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3
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Bathrooms
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2
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House Rules
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No pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17 ;Charming Children's loft with TV and DVD player
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Smoking is not permitted;No smoking in house or on porches
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No events allowed;Cottage set up for 6 people only, no groups
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Max Occupancy
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6
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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411345
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Tucked down a quiet path near the Ocracoke Lighthouse, Baby Duck Cottage is a lovingly crafted 3-bedroom, 2-bath island home designed for wonder, adventure, and memory-making. This modern reproduction of a classic 1920s bungalow features 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, beadboard paneling, and original-style crystal doorknobs. Each room is decorated with curated local photography and antique treasures — a blend of island history, comfort, and character that whispers stories of the past and invites new ones to unfold.
Inside, you’ll find:
• A peaceful first-floor queen primary bedroom with private ensuite bath
• A cheerful queen guest room with an adjacent full bath
• An upstairs retreat with twin beds, a cozy sitting area— plus the perfect perch for spying a pirate ship gliding across the Pamlico Sound
The open-plan living and dining area flows into a fully equipped kitchen — ideal for gathering over meals and putting together puzzles. Step outside to the screened porch, where the daybed and rocking chairs offer a front-row seat to island life, as long afternoons and slow evenings stretch gently into memory.
Additional amenities include:
• Outdoor shower
• Charcoal grill
• Washer/dryer
• WiFi, TV & Bluetooth Sound System
• Sundeck
• Framed views of the salt marsh
• Sea breezes
• Croaking of frogs at dusk
Centrally located yet peacefully tucked away, Baby Duck Cottage is just a short walk or bike ride to Silver Lake Harbor, Springer’s Point Nature Preserve, the village shops, restaurants, and the iconic lighthouse. The island’s 13 miles of wild, undeveloped beaches are easily accessed by bike or car — perfect for open-air exploring, surf splashing, or finding your own quiet place to sink your toes in the sand.
Whether you’re collecting shells, chasing ghost crabs by moonlight, or sharing stories on the porch as stars appear over the marsh, Baby Duck Cottage is more than a place to stay — it’s a storybook setting where adventures unfold and island memories are made to last.
Located in Ocracoke, this cottage is by the sea. Ocracoke Lighthouse and British Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hatteras Landing Marina and Teach's Lair Marina. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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