Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! - Vacation rental home in Frisco, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1760 square feet

Turning Point, a Terrific Hatteras Rental!
Sat - Sat Summer Units; shorter stays available in the off-season.
Extensive cleaning protocols in place.
True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with additional costs). Feel complimentary to contact me if you have any questions about the home. Posted prices include cleaning and linens, no additional costs!

Turning Point is located in the peaceful, photogenic, family-friendly Brigands' Bay neighborhood, which has breathtaking vistas, gnarled old live oak trees, Pamlico Sound access, and is ideal for walkers, runners, bikers, kayakers, and kids.

You'll have plenty of space to relax at Turning Point! We don’t have any fancy stuff -- no hot tub, pool, game room, home theater, or video library. We do have a comfortable, homey, well-maintained, and clean Hatteras beach bungalow that is ideal for your family vacation! And tons of books to savor while you're here! The rooms are sizable, and the furnishings are tasteful. You won’t feel busy here. We cater to folks who want to come hang out, appreciate, and discover the beach, the sound, the neighborhood, and all the adventure this special island has to offer.

The huge great room has sliding glass doors that open onto a waterfront deck and onto a furnished screened porch. It has a intelligent TV with cable and Wi-Fi service, as well as shelves of books, games, and jigsaw puzzles.

The well-equipped kitchen has ample counter, cabinet, and pantry space, a cavernous island, and is very well outfitted with everything you will need for your stay. The dining room table has seating for 8 and opens onto the screened porch which has a picnic table for 6 - 8, plus additional seating. There are also 3 bar stools at the island in the kitchen.

There are three roomy bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom (queen bed, TV) and bath are downstairs. The two bedrooms upstairs open onto a balcony that overlooks the family room. One bedroom has a queen bed and pullout couch, the other bedroom has a queen bed, single loft bed, and a set of bunk beds. There is a enormous jack-and-jill bathroom. Upstairs and downstairs you will find a fire escape ladder and a box fan in the bedroom closets.

You can fish and crab from the dock on the canal, with its fish-cleaning table and bench. Tie up your boat at the dock and have access to the Pamlico Sound for more fishing, crabbing, and clamming, or just exploring the shore. You'll appreciate the two 2-person kayaks for exploring the Pamlico Sound, and four bicycles for exploring the neighborhood by street.

We take pride in maintaining our home and ensure broad cleaning protocols in place. Posted rates include cleaning, bed linens, and bath towels - no additional costs! We are a True Rental By Owner (no link to a property management company with additional costs). Feel complimentary to contact me if you have any questions about the home.

Come to Turning Point and enjoy the laid-back island lifestyle at its best – for as long as you can stay!

Please note:
~ Guests must be 24 years of age or older to rent our home.
~ For safety and security of our home, we have installed 2 security cameras OUTSIDE only, one showing the driveway and front steps, one showing the rear steps and yard. We do not monitor these throughout the week. Please don't hesitate to ask for more information if you have questions or concerns.

And, if you're still sticking with reading this, here are a few recent comments from our Guest Book over the years!

The Garners
"This was our third visit to Turning Point...You can't beat the "flavor" of this home for OBX. Big thanks to Kathleen for carrying on the rental of this special place. so many family memories have been made here."

The Marsans (Michigan)
"We wanted a warm, sunny, calming beach vacation, and Hatteras Island delivered! We were happy to splash in the ocean waves and spend evenings relaxing and reading. Turning Point was a great location, had everything we needed and then some. Coming from up north, we adored getting a flavor of the Carolina coast."

The Collins
"What a enchanting week at Turning Point! In five years, we have been here (Hatteras) nine times, and five times at Turning Point. We return year after year wondering why it is that these vacations leave us so much more fulfilled than any other exotic or remote place we have ever been to (including Virgin Islands and Antigua)!"

The Jernigans (NC)
We've had a fun week here at Turning Point! We have been coming to the Outer Banks since we were kids, but this is the first time staying south on Hatteras Island, We appreciated the slower pace and less busy beaches and highway. Our four boys (ages 6 - 13) thoroughly adored the dock out back ... and the beach was great. The bungalow was very roomy and well-equipped."

The O'Rourkes
"We appreciated your home, everything we needed was here! We kayaked, biked, bbq'd, casual, read all the books on the Outer Banks. Turning Point is ideal for living life in the slow lane, or as you say yourself, "Island Time." Turning Point feels like a home, not a rental."

The Harshes, (NC)
"This is our second year visiting in Hatteras and this home. We completely appreciated the serenity of the neighborhood, friendliness of the people, and great accommodations. The home offered everything we needed."

About the Area

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Brigands' Bay, a neighborhood in Frisco. Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Scotch Bonnet Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve. Buxton Seafood and Frisco Native American Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips for getting the perfect Hatteras vacation rental experience:

Sticking to your spending plan:

• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• To find the best value, try changing your family's Hatteras vacation week to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Some property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Hatteras area travel guides that include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Hatteras visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to pick the perfect rental home:

• Start by selecting your a vacation week and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the host before reserving the rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a rental that allows animals. Request details on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a particular Hatteras destination you crave, browse rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the instructions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, stereo or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent a lot of problems.
• Lock your rental home while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Record any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be useful if damages are assessed.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a fantastic source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a great time? Many rental websites make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property management company was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.