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Reviews of 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge
Pantego, NC

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10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
Great location for wildlife viewing. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything you could possibly need. Mjs country store has great food to go. We'll be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for our family
We were able to enjoy a comfortable stay close to the wilderness we wanted to explore. Comfortable beds, CLEAN, WiFi, Had Kitchen amenities that we needed and more, great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend
Spent another long weekend in the area exploring some different bodies of water. Had another wonderful trip. Look forward to the next one.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT location
It was supposed to be me and my sister but her plans changed so my hubby came with me. It was a PERFECT location to spend 3 days at Pungo looking for bears and wildlife. Before we have stayed IN Washington and had to drive an hour each way roughly. Now we could go out as many times as we wanted to throughout the day and then return to rest at the house and use the bathroom and eat etc....... There is a Great Horned Owl that perches each night across the street on trees and poles and came in the yard at least once or twice each night. The house was comfortable and very clean. I have already made reservations for a few times next year. The little corner store makes breakfast and lunches. Simply limited menu but worked out well. I would recommend. The house had all the things needed in the kitchen. I always bring my Keurig and it broke. I was happy to find that the house has a coffee maker AND all the supplies (filters, cream, sugar, coffee). They always had a bunch of cooking spices, and all the laundry soap, dishwasher tabs, dishsodp, hand soap and shampoo that we needed. Sheets and towels were high quality. We needed for nothing while there. Perfect stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat again and again
Host provides all necessary amenities and something for the sweet tooth! Repeat visitor that will keep coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay at this jewel and will be back !!
We absolutely love this home. It’s located on a preserve that offers wonderful photography in the winter (birds) and spring (bears) and many other species of animals/birds throughout the year. The home has everything you would want/need - TV, cable, internet, well supplied, outdoor seating and on the preserve. We will be back !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to get away
The house is very clean and well maintained, It has a big yard outside with plenty of room surrounded by beautiful farming fields. Equipped with all modern appliances that worked perfectly -made cooking easy and the whole trip so comfortable. Thanks for letting us come back. 5 stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't Wait for Our Next Visit
This is our third stay on Leah's property, and we're already thinking about when we can go again. On two sides are huge farm fields, and the property is on the very edge of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. We've explored this area in spring, summer and fall, and each time found a different profile of critters. Bears, turtles, birds, etc., etc.. Whenever I write a review of this place I leave out a lot, because we'd like to keep it all to ourselves. Thank you Leah (and family). We hope to see you soon. r&d
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for nature lover
This is the perfect place to stay if you like being in the middle of nowhere. Super clearn, super well-equipped. Easy communication with Leah. We can't wait to come bac!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
This was our third time staying here and it was just as great as the first! The house is always extremely clean and well stocked with everything that you will need. It's perfect if you are looking to get away from the stress of life and want to slow down.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
We’re headed back in June !!
We have nothing but good to say about this property ! It was clean, roomy, and had every thing we needed in the kitchen. And the location was perfect for us as we are into nature and photography. The owner was very responsive and helpful. In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we already booked our next visit. If you decide to rent this home, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second visit
Second visit just as comfortable and enjoyable as the first. Hopefully many, many more.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away. clean and comfortable
House has everything we needed for catching up. Very quiet, except for the frogs and night bird sounds while sitting around the fire pit. Just what we had hoped for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
Perfect location for a nature lover as Pocosin Lakes NWR is directly across the street. House was clean and had everything needed for our stay. Host communicated well and check-in was a breeze. The welcome gift (homemade jam) was much appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place!
Such an interesting building (maybe old farmhouse?), wonderfully renovated. We would love to learn more about the building, maybe in the property description. Can’t beat the location next to the wildlife refuge! We went to bed hearing the Great Horned Owl young and woke up to the Bobwhites and saw more wildlife, too, including bears. Also, the homemade blueberry jam was so tasty and appreciated. We would love to go back soon and, if possible, would love to meet our wonderful host then.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sylvia w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for Nature Photography
Beautiful location, comfortable accomodations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

RICK B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An upgrade for us
This is a great location for access to the wildlife refuge. While staying here we saw 21 separate black bears and 72 species of birds. The property is in mint condition and the views from the patio across the farm fields are pretty great. Everything exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a quiet location
The property was clean and very nice, we enjoyed fishing in the area around the house, watching the Bears come through the yard was really exciting to see every day in the morning and every evening as well. If you like privacy this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back Again!
This was our second stay at Pocosin Ridge. First time was only two and a half months ago and this time was just as enjoyable! We spent one day in the Refuge and saw a black bear with two cubs along with countless turtles in the canals. Spent another day at Nags Head, which was only about an hour and 20 minute drive. Pocosin Ridge is such a great escape for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful escape!
We spent a long weekend at this lovely property and had the best time! There was about 5-6 inches of snow during the first night of our stay. Leah and her husband came by to clean off the patio and to make sure we were doing okay. They were incredibly nice and friendly. The house was bright, wonderfully equipped, the area was very quiet with endless views, and the beds were comfortable. The house was very close to several lakes and Pettigrew State Park. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have already booked it for another long weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home base to explore Pocosin wildlife refuge
This is a small older home beautifully restored and updated. It sits on endless acres of flat inner coastal farmland with a huge open sky. The water tastes great. The wifi is strong. The house is easy to move into. The kitchen is very carefully equipped for cooking and serving. All appliances are new. The bathroom has a new tub/shower with exceptional water pressure and on demand hot water. We thought the beds were very comfortable, supportive to aging backs, and the nights are wonderfully quiet. The setting of Pocosin Ridge is remarkable. The Pungo Lake section of the wildlife refuge is right across the road. We came in mid-December hoping to see migrating waterfowl. It was an endless discovery process with tundra swans and snow geese on the move throughout the day, shifting to new areas of the lake and flying out to feed on nearby fields. There was surround sound background music of birds on the water and the call of birds in flight. The refuge is alive and vibrant with bears, deer, river otters, herons, yellow bellied slider turtles, small song birds, raccoons...the list goes on. I know we barely scratched the surface. We were outside for hours each day and looked forward to evenings at our borrowed home. Our week at Pocosin Ridge was a much needed internal reset. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This home was exactly what it was advertised to be! House was welcoming, clean, and comfortable. Leah was awesome at answering any questions and offering suggestions. Would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Retreat!
Great place! Clean, comfortable and inviting. A bit off the beaten path but that makes it a better get away. Kids loved the outdoor space and the house was perfect for a family of five.

10/10 Excellent

Francis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
It was amazing !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cindy r., Toledo Oh

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and tranquil
We arrived late and Leah had left the back porch light on for us. Communicating with her about our stay and our needs were outstanding. She truly cared that we had everything we needed and we couldn't have asked for a more tranquil and peaceful home to stay in. Everything we could have possibly wanted or needed was provided and Leah was just a phone call away if we needed anything. The home was so clean and everything was new and beautiful. Sheveven provided things for my grandkids to play with. They were very happy playing soccer out in this large yard with a ball that Leah provided. Coffee, sugar, creamer was provided and I had everything I needed! Don't hesitate to stay in this warm and inviting home. The sunrises on the porch are spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021