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3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

Holiday home in Pantego with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the heart of farmland, Pocosin Ridge offers a serene escape with unobstructed views all around. Watch tundra swans and snow geese soar above, or catch glimpses of black bears roaming freely. With fast fiber WiFi internet and charming country decor blended with antique touches, this retreat strikes the perfect balance between connection and seclusion.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

Welcome to Pocosin Ridge. Surrounded by farmland and adjacent to the Pungo Unit of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, this property offers tremendous unobstructed views all around. Enjoy watching the tundra swans and snow geese fly overhead in the winter and view the black bears throughout the spring, summer and fall. Completely renovated 3 bd, 1 ba. A touch of modern with the subtle blends of antiques and country decor. Fast, reliable fiber WiFi internet keeps you connected while still being able to step out the door and be away from it all.
4 miles from Pungo Lake, 1 mile from Pungo River paddle trail, 2 miles from MJ's Country Store (convenience store serving breakfast and lunch), 20 minutes from Belhaven, 30 minutes from the Swan Quarter to Ocracoke ferry. 1 hr drive to the Outer Banks.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

3bd, 1ba Across From Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge Pantego
Pocosin Ridge 3bd 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

About the area

Located in Pantego, this holiday home is in a rural area. Belhaven Marina and River Forest Manor & Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit God's Creation Wildlife Museum and Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Pantego travel guide
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Pantego, NC

What's nearby

  • Bare Bear Feet! Walking near Pungo Lake in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, it is easy to spot lots of tracks left by the resident wildlife. Black bears are quite abundant in this area, and are actually more common in this part of eastern North Carolina than they are in the Great Smoky Mountains. I didn't actually see the bear, but these tracks were quite fresh.
    Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
    26 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Washington Waterfront
    44 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Washington Square Mall
    44 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Lake Phelps
    52 min drive - 71.1 km

Restaurants

  • Moe's
    29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3bd, 1ba across from Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Lake Phelps. Belhaven Memorial Museum and Belhaven City Hall are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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

Reviews

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for Pungo!

Well equipped, and couldn't be closer to the wildlife refuge.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location for Exploring Pocosin Lakes Wildlife Refuge

Situated right on the Refuge Road, the location can’t be beat, but this is also an overall great VRBO. The cottage has been nicely refurbished, has all the amenities you’ll need and the owners are great and went out of their way to help make our visit Spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

This house was perfect for us, we were there to see the swans and pungo lake was close by. It’s an older home but decorated cute and was very clean AND there was a loaf of pumpkin bread and jam waiting for us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear nearby

Very clean ,3 bedroom ,kitchen Excellent location for bear watching ,nature ,etc .One morning not long after sunrise- looked out kitchen window and saw 300 lb bear in field !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The location is perfect for exploring the Pungo Unit and viewing wildlife. The home is spacious, clean, and has plenty of sunlight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful, very comfortable and cozy. Check in was super easy and Leah was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for exploring Pungo Lake. The house is clean, and everything works as expected. Check-in is seamless and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Philip J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

cindy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

#lazypondfarm

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My favorite place to stay near Pungo!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay for Nature Photography

Beautiful location, comfortable accomodations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022