This was our first time staying at the cabins. We took the ferry and also rented a Kubota for the day from: Cape Lookout Cabins & Camps Ferry Service-South.

The ride over to the island is about 25ish minutes.

We checked in at the ranger station, the woman at the station is super friendly and gave the kids Junior ranger stickers.

We stayed at cabin 022 which was very close to cabin 021, so if you don’t want a “neighbor” these two cabins aren’t for you.

The cabin itself has a working shower, toilet, sink and propane stove by default, no generator is required for those amenities. There is no refrigerator.

We didn’t bring a generator, but if you want lights after dark or to power small appliances, you’ll need one. There are no pots or cookware, you have to bring everything you need, except toilet paper.

The cabin had a screened in porch which was really nice and it was very clean.

I highly recommend bringing a 4WD vehicle or renting a Kubota.

We were able to thoroughly explore the island, the kids loved all the “adventures” we went on driving the Kubota around.

You can easily drive to a secluded section of beach and see absolutely no one. Shelling is phenomenal.

Overall the experience was fantastic and a HUGE step up from primitive camping.

If you like to “rough it”, but also have a working bathroom or small children, this is the perfect place for you.