Crews Inn sits on Back Road, a quiet lane just a few minutes' walk from Silver Lake Harbor and the shops and restaurants of Ocracoke village. Despite the name, this is vacation-rental style lodging rather than a traditional bed-and-breakfast — guests get private, self-contained space rather than a shared breakfast table, which suits travelers who'd rather set their own schedule after a day exploring the island.
Getting Here
Ocracoke has no bridge or road connecting it to the rest of the Outer Banks, so every visitor arrives by boat. Most people take the free NC ferry from Hatteras village, about an hour across the sound, though longer toll ferries from Cedar Island or Swan Quarter on the mainland — roughly 2.25 hours each — are also options.
What's Nearby
- Springer's Point, a preserved maritime forest at the edge of the village long associated with Blackbeard, who was killed in a battle in Ocracoke Inlet in 1718
- Ocracoke Lighthouse (1823), the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina and the second-oldest operating lighthouse in the country — the tower isn't open for climbing, but it's a worthwhile stop
- Silver Lake Harbor, the historic anchorage at the center of the village
Planning Your Stay
Because a ferry is the only way on or off the island, Ocracoke is especially exposed during hurricane season, which runs June through November, with the real risk concentrated in August through October. If you're booking during those months, keep an eye on ferry schedules and evacuation notices — this island suspends service and orders evacuations more readily than almost anywhere else on the Outer Banks.
