Bluff Shoal Motel

This was my first time out to the island just exploring for future reference. I found this place through Airbnb and the rates were reasonable for preseason. It's a cute older place with 7 rooms, and 7 parking spots in front of each room. I arrived after sunset and there was a little light on their sign out front so I knew I was in the correct place, but there were no porch lights working at all and brick steps up to the rooms. Thankfully I didn't have to fumble with keys since the room door was unlocked and the light switch just inside the door. The room and bathroom were clean and simple, but no amenities other than a coffee maker & cups, mini fridge and TV. Take all your own supplies. The bathroom was stocked with towels, TP and tissues. Do not expect luxury accommodations. The hosts did

Arrived at the hotel at check-in time and went into office as directed in reservation confirmation that we received when booking through the motel’s website. No one in office. A sticky note directed us to call a number. No response for thirty minutes. We were hot and tired and happened to think to try the door to our room. It was open and there were keys in the room. When we finally got a call back we were told it was fine to go in. We asked about a motorcycle parked in our room’s spot and were told there was nothing they could do and we could park in the extra parking area. We were also told it was after hours (3:30 pm). |The motel was older but mostly clean with some updates. The best part was the back deck area that looks out over Silver Lake.

Reservation was for a 3 night stay. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. Disappointments: No one in the office. Only got room service for 1 day, new towels/ wash cloths and emptied trash. Beds weren’t remade. Only one chair. Not enough table space to place things on. Website said there was an outdoor grill. No grill available. There was a peculiar smell in the room.

We book here every single time we visit ocracoke, love it, love the porch. the back yard with an amazing view and seating area, and the location! I read a couple reviews before mine and it is unbelievable that the reasons these folks gave for less than 5 stars are the exact reasons we love staying here. The notes in the office that rooms are open and waiting for us is true to the quaint small island feel that it is intended for. If you boogie folks don’t enjoy watching the golf carts go by on the main strip, don’t book here, it’s not the motels fault This is ocracoke people - This spot is our favorite place to stay! Thank you for your hospitality and the island life feel!

Starting with the only positive: the rooms are clean. No one on site here for assistance after hours, you have to text or email. Location is the problem if you want some quiet. This used to be a relatively quiet little town after hours, but no more. People buzzing around all night on golf carts or walking around at all hours, many clearly drunk. Cars driving by with stereos booming at all hours. The restaurant across the street now has a band playing hideously bad 70s music (poorly) and extremely loud until just past 11 (the town website says noise ordinance in effect 10p to 7a). If you want a little quiet, don't book here or probably anywhere off the main road. My bad for making this mistake. Also, the walls here are old and thin, and everytime a neighbor opens or closes the door, the wa