Stayed September 2024
"Awesome! 🤗"
Stayed August 2024
"The house was lovely, the island is always wonderful! Only wish the stay could be longer!"
Stayed January 2024
"We thought the house and its location were outstanding until it rained. We loved being inside the lovely cottage. The kitchen was well stocked and the king bed upstairs was very comfortable. After the rain, the entire yard, driveway and access road (Sarah Ellen) flooded. We had a wonderful time but had to wade through about 4 inches of water to get to the car and drive to drier parts of the island to walk our dog after it rained. We were unable to walk or bike for 48 hours after the rain. "
Stayed September 2023
"A Wonderful House - If we could live here, we would. Tastefully appointed and eminently functional in a quiet neighborhood, we highly recommend this house to other travelers."
Stayed September 2023
"Awesome house"
Stayed August 2023
"This was the fourth time I have stayed at Olivella. It was the cleanest ever and the yard was so nicely mowed. I had a wonderful time and thank you! Dr Palmer"
Stayed August 2023
"The Olivella is a great house in a great location. OIR was attentive to our report of a hole at the bottom of the outside front staircase. It was repaired quickly. Thank you. Wish the owners would provide comfortable seating for 6 on the screened porch so we didn’t have to rent chairs. Great vacation again! "
Stayed July 2023
"Wonderful House with everything we needed. The kitchen was stocked with everything we might need and the view from the top deck was awesome. Easy check in and check out!"
Stayed June 2023
"Fabulous!"
Stayed November 2016
"November 2016 Stay - Wonderfully appointed home that is warm and inviting. Great kitchen space and family room. First time staying here and I will certainly return."
Robert from Blacksburg, VA
"Visited May 2021
Wonderful Olivella!
We had a most wonderful stay at Olivella on Ocracoke. The house was wonderfully designed and well laid out. Three bedrooms allowed for our group to spread out and have space and also come together. The house is located in Up Trent which is a lovely mostly residential area. It was very quiet while staying here. Internet was strong and worked great, even on the many outside spaces of which there are to enjoy. The screened in porch was nice and the views from the crows nest deck are hard to beat. The house and kitchen was well stocked with everything you could want or need. The outdoor shower with hot and cold water was fabulous and functioned as a third house shower for our group. My only constructive criticism would be that the house lacked sunlight blocking curtains in the bedrooms. This meant we woke up with the sunrises which was fine for us on most days but could make it hard to sleep in. Check-in details and instructions were prompt and detailed and we loved how easy the digital lock was without having to fuss with a key. Our 7 nights at Olivella passed much too quickly and the wonderful home with its eclectic antique lamps and ‘beachy but not too beachy’ style contributed to a wonderful holiday on Ocracoke. We would stay here again with no hesitation."
Markus from Virginia Beach, VA
"Visited April 2021
April 2021
We really enjoyed our stay at the Olivella Cottage and loved the warm artsy feel of the cottage. We especially liked the variety of outdoor spaces, large windows, well-stocked kitchen, assortment of DVDS, and books to use. The top deck has a nice view of the sound and is wonderful for viewing the changing colors in the sky at sunrise and sunset. Overall, the Olivella cottage worked well for us and contributed to making our vacation to Ocracoke even nicer. "
Denna from Kenansville, NC
"Visited November 2020
November 2020
Nice home that is beautifully furnished and has a well equipped kitchen. There was sufficient parking for three vehicles which was a must for us. Lots of books and DVDs. Our only complaint is the internet was non existent the whole week we were there and that could well have been a CenturyLink issue because the phone line was dead also. We will definitely consider this property again! "
Tamara from Fairfax, Virginia
"Visited May 2020
Artsy Cottage
The house is full of creative, artsy touches and nicely furnished. We found new spices, honey, and a Bed and Bath hand soup available for us in the kitchen. Lots of books and kids' games, too."
Mandy from Laurel, Maryland
"Visited August 2019
The Best outcome
We ended up in this house by chance. Luck was on our side. This house was beautifully furnished. Very much a home feel to it. Anything you can think of this house provides and much more. "
Stephanie from Raleigh
"December 2018 Stay
The Olivella was nicely decorated, very clean, comfortable. I would recommend it to anyone. The warm, rainy week was fine for the group's Christmas bird count. "
Edward from Wake Forest
"November 2016 Stay
Wonderfully appointed home that is warm and inviting. Great kitchen space and family room. First time staying here and I will certainly return."