CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 4
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

CanalHouse is a unique Ocracoke home on the rental market for the first time in 2022. The long time home of an old Ocracoke family, who still owns the property, CanalHouse sits on a canal which leads to Oyster Creek and Pamlico Sound through a photogenic salt water marsh. The enormous back yard includes many live oak, bald cypress, and cedar trees. Savor the exceptional privacy on three sizable decks, including one on the back of the home with an outdoor shower and one surrounding an outbuilding right on the canal. NO power boat access. Please do not store or charge electric bicycles on the property. PLEASE NOTE: CANALHOUSE DOES NOT PROVIDE LINENS. WE DO PROVIDE PILLOWS, BLANKETS, SPREADS AND KITCHEN LAUNDRY. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BED SHEETS AND TOWELS.

CanalHouse received a major upgrade in conjunction with post-Dorian repairs. There is plenty of room to spread out in the home and outside. The heart of the home is a huge room that combines kitchen, dining room and sitting room with TV. There is also a bigger living room with couch, chairs, and TV that adjoins a modest sunroom with writing desk. The kitchen is entirely equipped with refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher and open shelving to make everything you need painless to find. The home has central heating and AC, WiFi, washer/dryer combination, and cable TV. The smaller bathroom has a standing shower only, the bigger has a tub/shower combination. Parking for 2 cars is allowed. We invite you to savor your Ocracoke visit at CanalHouse and hope to see you!

CanalHouse is limited to four people, no family pets, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two queen beds and one single bed. CANALHOUSE DOES NOT PROVIDE LINENS. Please plan to bring your own sheets and personal and beach towels. Blankets, spreads, pillows, and kitchen linens are supplied.

All guests of CanalHouse are STRONGLY urged to purchase cancellation insurance with your booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. Things happen. You want to be protected.

This property is offered by Premier Partner, Debbie Wells, who also manages three other Vacation Rental By Owner properties: The Studio, #332656, Dicie's House on Howard Street #1899844 and SoundHouse, #2203510. All cottages are personally managed and locally owned and operated and feature great locations, clean and functional interiors and competitive pricing. We hope to see you!

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve, while Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater are cultural highlights. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Ocracoke rental experience:

Sticking to a spending plan:

• In the Ocracoke area, The earlier you can book, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Ocracoke area. To book the best rental for your budget, we recommend reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Some hosts offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Ocracoke area visitors guide magazines which include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to pick the best rental home in Ocracoke:

• Start by having your group agree to date ranges and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is regularly accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property management company before you book your rental. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is best for your trip.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly rental. Get specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• If there's a certain Ocracoke destination you long to visit, keep an eye out for homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental

Tips to have a fantastic stay:

• Be sure you get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or washer/dryer. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents many concerns.
• Lock your rental property while you're gone! Don't let burglars ruin your holiday.
• To ensure that no damages are linked to your stay, make note of any problem areas during check in. Make contact with the host immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often an incredible resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• At departure, take a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget anything. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on good ratings to propel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.