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Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor.

Vacation home with kitchen, near Outer Banks Beaches

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3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Escape to Ocracoke Island and experience the charm of Tom Frank Gaskins cottage, a historic island home built in 1883. Enjoy the convenience of being just a short walk or bike ride from shops, galleries, restaurants, and Silver Lake Harbor. With mini-split AC throughout the house and complimentary wireless internet access this cottage offers comfort with its front screened porch outdoor shower charcoal grill.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor.

The Tom Frank Gaskins cottage was built in 1883 and is on the National Register of Historic Homes. Enjoy a vacation on Ocracoke Island 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), ceiling fans, and complimentary wireless internet access. Cable TV with DVD and Blu-ray player. Stackable 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1137

About the neighborhood

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Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

  • British Cemetery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Deepwater Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪SMacNally's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Oyster Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jason's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor. located?

Situated in Ocracoke, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Deepwater Theater, British Cemetery, and Ocracoke Preservation Museum. Ocracoke Island Visitor Center and Fort Ocracoke Monument are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Tom Frank Gaskins: Dog friendly historic home located near the harbor. Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly. Cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage, you get the real feel of what Ocracoke cottages and homes were like in the past with knotty wood paneling, very cozy. Kitchen is great! The outdoor shower for the summer is the way to go. Quiet area. Close to shopping and dining. There were four of us, totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megg D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect week in Ocracoke!

We loved staying at the property. It’s rustic and cozy, with every you need to have a good vacation. The outdoor shower was life changing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Unspoiled Ocracoke .

The house was rustic but clean. Some of the furniture was very rustic. Beds comfortable. Good location near town and restaurants. No shower in second bathroom. Outside shower was nice. Loved the ducks and chickens. Negative : house opposite our view from porch was a disaster. Obviously, damaged from one of the hurricanes , mattresses and trash all over their yard. I I know the home owners of the VRBO can’t help what their neighbors do or don’t do but it does look like a trash heap. The island is still recovering from Hurricane Dorian and there is evidence of that throughout the town. So sad. One of the best places to eat is the Flying Melon and the beaches are fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020