'Sea Oat Suite' Bluff Shoal Motel - Room 1 - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

Freshly refreshed 'Sea Oat Suite' Room 1 at historic Bluff Shoal Motel is a comfortable Silver Lake hideaway in the heart of Ocracoke Village. Appreciate a queen bed, ceramic tub/shower bath, WiFi, cable TV, microwave, mini refrigerator, and Nespresso Coffee maker. Park at your door, relax on the front porch, then head to the private pier and harbor deck for boat-watching, wildlife, and memorable lake vistas.



No family pets. Non-smoking.



The space

Bluff Shoal Motel - Room 1 has been newly modernized and offers everything you need for an simple, calming island stay. Inside, you’ll find a queen-size bed, a full ceramic bath with tub, and filtered shower head that enhances both comfort and water quality. Savor convenient amenities like complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV with cable, microwave, mini refrigerator, and a Nespresso coffee maker—ideal for slow, painless mornings.



One of the best perks is the simplicity—park right at your door, drop your bags, and settle into Ocracoke time. Spend the afternoon reading or people-watching from the open front porch, then walk to the harborside deck to watch for wildlife, passing boats, and the everyday magic of Silver Lake — vistas you’ll treasure.



In the room

· Queen Bed

· Full bath: tub + shower

· Free Wi-Fi

· Mini refrigerator

· Microwave

· Flat-screen TV + cable

· Nespresso coffee

· A/C + heat

· Partial Harbor View



On the property (shared)

· Waterfront / harbor viewing area (deck / dock vibe for boat-watching)

· Private community pier

· Community grille (charcoal grille)

· Private backyard, waterfront outdoor seating + open front porch hangout

· Park-at-your-door convenience



Neighborhood + Conveniences Near Bluff Shoal Motel | Ocracoke Village • Silver Lake Harborfront



Coffee Stores + Cafés

Ocracoke Coffee Company – 9 min walk

The Magic Bean Coffee Bazaar – 12 min walk

Sweet Tooth + Fig Tree Bakery (espresso + pastries) – 17 min walk

The Slushy Stand (espresso drinks too!) – 6 min walk



Ice Cream + Treats

Ocracoke Fudge & Ice Cream Shop – 6 min walk

The Slushy Stand (ice cream, slushies, waffle cones) – 7 min walk

Sweet Tooth + Fig Tree (ice cream + homemade fudge) – 17 min walk



Groceries + Essentials

Ocracoke Variety Store & True Value Hardware — 950 Irvin Garrish Hwy

ABC Store (liquor) — beside the Ocracoke Variety Store



Eateries + Bars

MacNally’s Bar & Grille — 2 min walk

Eduardo’s Taco Stand – 2 min walk

Stockroom Street Food – 2 min walk

Flying Melon Café – 9 min walk

Ocracoke Oyster Company — 12 min walk

Howard’s Pub & Raw Bar — 17 min walk

1718 Brewing — 17 min walk



Stores + Local Finds

Books to be Red (books + pottery gifts) – 4 min walk

Over the Moon (gift boutique) – 6 min walk

Moonraker Tea Shop (tea + gifts) – 10 min walk

Little Rituals OBX (holistic boutique) – 10 min walk

Annabelle’s Florist & Antiques – 6 min walk



Sights + Strolls (walkable)

Deepwater Theater — 5 min walk

Ocracoke Island Visitor Center — 6 min walk

British Cemetery — 7 min walk

Ocracoke Lighthouse — 9 min walk

Springer’s Point Preserve — 13 min walk



Water + Adventure (basically next door)

Schooner Windfall II — 150 ft

Coyote Music Den — 200 ft

Ocracoke Wave Runners — 350 ft

Silver Lake (harborfront) — 650 ft

Ocracoke Parasail Inc. — 750 ft

Ocracoke Beach Fires (allowed w/ permit) – ~1.7 miles to Ocracoke Day Use Area beach

Banker Ponies (Ocracoke Pony Pens) – ~6 miles up Hwy 12



Guest access

Guests have private access to their assigned room or apartment, with convenient parking near the unit. During your stay, you’re also welcome to savor all shared Bluff Shoal spaces, including:



· Open 'Southern Style' Front Porch

· Harbor/Waterfront Deck with Marina View

· Community Park Grille

· Outdoor Picnic Table Dining



NOTE: To access the community back deck, you will need to walk around using the nice wooden path along the side of the building.



Our Private Pier on Silver Lake—ideal for coffee, boat-watching, sunsets, and spotting wildlife.



These outdoor areas are shared with other guests, so we appreciate everybody keeping things tidy and respectful.



Please note: Bluff Shoal is a non-smoking property and pets are not allowed.



Other things to note

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