Freshly renovated 'Shady Oak' - Room 3 at Bluff Shoal Motel is your cozy Ocracoke getaway! Sleep easy in 2 full beds, rinse off in a ceramic tub/shower bath, then kick back with WiFi, cable TV, microwave, mini fridge, and a Keurig for morning coffee. Park at your door, grab a seat on the front porch, and soak up partial Silver Lake harbor views. Don’t miss the private pier, waterfront deck, community back deck, and park grill.

No pets. Non-smoking.

Tucked under shady live oaks in the heart of Ocracoke Village, Bluff Shoal is a classic, laid-back waterfront stay where you can park right at your door, sip coffee on the porch, and wander to the best of the village in minutes. The motel has welcomed guests for decades and is loved for its simple charm and unbeatable location.

'Shady Oak' - Room 3 is recently renovated with fresh furnishings and thoughtful conveniences. You’ll have two full-size beds, a full ceramic bath with tub/shower, WiFi, microwave, mini fridge, flat-screen cable TV, and a Keurig for easy mornings before you head out exploring.

In the room
· Two full/double beds
· Full bath: tub + shower
· Complimentary Wi-Fi
· Mini refrigerator
· Microwave
· Flat-screen TV + cable
· A/C + heat

On the property (shared)
· Waterfront / harbor viewing area (deck / dock vibe for boat-watching)
· Private community pier
· Community grill (charcoal grill)
· Private backyard, waterfront outdoor seating + open front porch hangout
· Park-at-your-door convenience

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

Coffee Shops + 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

Restaurants + Bars

MacNally’s Bar & Grill — 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

Shops + 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