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Thurston House Inn
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  • 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, tv and heat/ac in each room. A phone for local/credit card calls. 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 who was born in the house. Donna welcomes you to her home.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • April Wisteria bloom

    • Island Native Host

    • Native family home

    • Native plants & trees

    • Natural Island setting

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Hairdryer

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Telephone

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    Nightly Rate

    $85 - $155

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: 2 Night Minimun on Weekends Easter through October 31

    • Deposit amount required: A credit card is required to confirm the room reservation and hold it. Payment is due at check-out time.

    • Cancellations: 7 Day Cancellation, $30.00 cancellation fee, Cancellation without 1 week notice will result in a 1-night room charge.

    • Open all year round: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: A selection of wines by request

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Children over 14 are welcome

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Extended Stay Discount
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 5

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8:30 - 9:30 AM

    • Serving location: Porches or deck, Breakfast/dining area

    Signature Dish

    Ocracoke Island Fig Preserves/Cake
    Our preserves and fig cake are made from locally grown figs. Fig preserves and cakes can be purchased online. Go to our website for more info.

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  • Location Type

    • Coastal town

    • Fishing Village

    • Near National Park

    • Near local Harbor

    • Near small airport

    • Small Island

    • Island

    • Small town

    • Village

    City

    • Cape Hatteras

    • Distance to city: 30 miles

    • 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.

    Airport

    • Norfolk, VA (ORF) 165 miles

    • Directions to property:
      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.

    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

    • 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

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    Comfortable

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Very quiet and clean, bed excellent, food was good.

    Fantastic B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I have been staying at the Thurston House since it opened years ago as a B&B. Totally relaxing, idyllic, charming and immaculate. Very friendly, and location allows you to walk everywhere and not use your vehicle, except maybe to drive to the beach, but you can walk if you like. Once you go, you will return. Don't tell too many people about it though...we don't want it to change/grin.

    Great B&B

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    Just a fine place to get away from everything. Our room was just right for us. Super clean. Quiet. Good sleeping. The breakfast is a typical English breakfast. You won't go away hungry. This is the best B&B I've visited since the Scotish Lion in North Conway NH (sadly out of business now)

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