This inviting, artistic cottage in a private Ocracoke neighborhood is as unique and beautiful as the shell for which it is named. Olivella has a special feel created by an open floor plan, high ceilings, and numerous porches & decks. The 1st floor has the living area/dining/kitchen (with gas stove), laundry, and bedroom with semi-private bath & shower. A beautiful wooden staircase leads to the 2nd floor which has an additional 2 bedrooms (one with a soaking tub and separate shower, the other with a private half bath.) A 2nd floor door opens to a deck with stairs to the roof-top deck which offers spectacular views of sunsets, the stars and Pamlico Sound. Outside, in addition to the furnished porches, there is a hot/cold outdoor shower, fish cleaning station, and park-style charcoal grill. The owners take pride in maintaining the home and it shows with the repeat guests and consistent high rental income. Just this year there is new LL Bean polywood furniture on the screen porch, an upgrade to StarLink satellite internet (modem stays) and a new upstairs HV/AC unitw/stand. Improvements in 2023 include all new Pella windows (w/exterior trim & paint), fresh paint downstairs, new cellular shades & curtains and a new light fixture in the downstairs bathroom. Agents can find the full list of improvements in Associated Documents.