Once Upon A Tide: Waterfront home, on a small canal. Amazing views. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Savor this waterfront home located on a modest canal leading to the Pamlico Sound. Once Upon A Tide offers a phenomenal hideaway for kayakers and nature lovers. Appreciate expansive vistas of the shallow water canal, neighboring salt marsh, and maritime forest from the dock with bench seating. Unwind or dine on either the first-floor screened porch or second-floor deck, both offering marvelous vistas. Once Upon A Tide offers a reverse floor plan, modern furnishings, and amazing vistas for true relaxation. A first-floor media room features an 80-inch flat-screen TV, surround sound system, and Blu-Ray DVD player. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths: First floor has 2 bedrooms each with a Queen and shared bath. Second floor Primary Bedroom with King, TV, and private bath with shower. A modest alcove on the first floor features a Pyramid Bunk Bed (Twin over Double) which offers flexible sleeping options (but does not allow occupancy over the 6 person limit). Conveniences include complimentary SpaceX Starlink high-speed satellite Internet service, central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, 2 TVs, and a Blu-ray DVD player. The kitchen includes a wine refrigerator. Washer and dryer. Pack-N-Play. High chair. The exterior offers a waterfront deck with bench seating and screened porch each with a picnic table, plus a picnic table located by the grille. Park style charcoal grille, hot/cold outdoor shower, and fish cleaning bench. Two tandem kayaks. Life jackets are not supplied, if you wish to rent them, please contact Ride The Wind Surf Shop. They will be happy to assist. Sheets and towels are included. Beds are made for your arrival. No Smoking. No Family Animals Accepted. Parking is limited to 2 cars. No partial stays. Property Layout: First Floor: Media Room with TV/DVD. Two Bedrooms, each with a Queen bed and shared Bath with tub/shower. Laundry closet. Second Floor: Open living, dining, and kitchen. Primary Bedroom with King bed, TV, and Primary Bath with shower stall. Hallway half bath.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocracoke Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Ocracoke vacation rental experience:

When to visit Ocracoke & When to reserve a Ocracoke rental home:

• The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your rental six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. To find the most suitable vacation home within budget, we strongly suggest booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers frequently offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke area magazine upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Filter your search:

• Start by selecting vacation dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Once Upon A Tide: Waterfront home, on a small canal. Amazing views. has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts is normally available online. If not, email the host before you book the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or costs might be applied to your contract.
• Visiting for a specific attraction or event? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

More tips for your visit:

• Get the host's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, elevator or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many concerns.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your family's visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon your arrival. Call the property manager right away to record any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers bothering your home life. Practice the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on excellent feedback to inspire future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.