Inn Details
The Thurston House Inn consists of two Cedar shake buildings. The original building was the home of Captain Thurston Gaskill. It was built in 1925 and restored by Captain Thurstons granddaughter, Marlene Mathews and her husband Randal. Restoration was completed in July of 1996 and a new addition was completed in May of 1999. The Inn consists of 9 rooms all with private baths. All rooms have cable TV with 3 movie channels. A phone and/or data connection are available. All rooms have queen or king size beds and will accommodate 2 people. The original house has beaded board and heart pine floors. The Thurston House was once characterized as an Island home built with heart pine wood on oyster shell footings and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. Common areas consist of front & back porches. Marlene and Randal are now traveling the world and Marlene's sister Donna is now running the inn along with her mother Annie. Donna welcomes you to her home.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Coastal town
- Fishing Village
- Near National Park
- Near local Harbor
- Near small airport
- Small Island
- Island
- Small town
- Village
- Nearest major city: Cape Hatteras, NC (30 miles Northeast)
- Directions to property:
You arrive on Ocracoke Island by ferry from Hatteras Island. The village is 13 miles from Hatteras Inlet ferry terminal, 3 blocks into village, 2nd and 3rd driveways past Pirates Chest gift shop on right. We are located less than 1 mile from the ferry terminal if you arrive from Cedar Island or Swan Quarter. About 2 blocks from the Harbor at 685 Highway 12. - Nearest major airport: Norfolk, VA (ORF) 165 miles
- Directions from airport:
Drive south from Norfolk on 64. Exit to highway 168 south towards Manteo, NC, or Nags Head. Becomes Highway 158 south then Highway 12 south to Hatteras Island. 40 minute free ferry to Ocracoke Island. 15 minutes to village from ferry.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 7 guest accommodations (7 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 130.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 80.00 and $ 155.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Ceiling fans | Satellite/Cable TV |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Telephone |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Fridge & Ice on-site | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
- Breakfast is served in the Porches or deck, Breakfast/dining area
- Additional food services included in room rate: Wine/cheese
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 Night Minimun on Weekends Easter through October 31)
- Smoking is allowed outside only (Smoking is allowed outside only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (Children over 14 are welcome)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (A selection of wines by request)
- Deposit amount required (A credit card is required to confirm the room reservation and hold it. Payment is due at check-out time.)
- Closed: Closed January and February
- Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
7 Day Cancellation, $30.00 cancellation fee,
Cancellation without 1 week notice will result in a 1-night room charge.
Discounts available:| | 10% | Extended Stay Discount | Minimum stay: 5 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Donna Boor
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Ocraoke Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, British Cemetery, Ocracoke Preservation Museum, Performing Theater
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Hiking trails, Hunting, Kayaking, Inshore fishing, Windsurfing, Offshore Gulfstream fishing, Surfing, Evening Sailboat Cruises, Beachcombing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Water sports
Ocracoke Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Ocracoke, North Carolina.