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 spectacular 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 enormous, 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 sizable 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 supplied 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 huge 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 adore 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 appreciated 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 adored 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 rental home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in Frisco. Booking a rental in the Fall or Spring is a great way to save money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties.
• In the Hatteras area, The earlier you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• Some property managers offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Hatteras area visitor guides which often include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Filter your search:

• Choose dates and max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Comfy Cottage for the Perfect Hatteras Vacation! has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Hatteras rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available online. If they are not listed, email the property owner before you reserve your home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what is right for your vacation family.
• If there's a particular Hatteras beach you are enamored with, search for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a rental that allows animals. Get information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Often, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Add the owner's information to your phone. Print and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make sure that damages aren't attributed to your stay, inspect the property for any problem areas during arrival. Make contact with the property manager immediately to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Hosts are there to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are away! Don't let crooks ruin your trip.
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a wonderful time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your property and/or property management company was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.