Second Wind: Perfect canalfront home for two with private boat dock. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Bedrooms
• 1 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Get your 'Second Wind' in this magnificent Ocracoke Island vacation home. Second Wind is the ideal charming couples hideaway for just two guests. Unwind and savor the sunshine and warm sea breezes on the waterside decks overlooking a canal with direct access to Pamlico Sound. A partial bulkhead provides both boat docking and simple access to the canal for kayaks, all right at your back door. Distant sound vistas.

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths: The sizable second floor Primary Suite has a King bed, sitting area, and a modest waterside deck. The first floor open layout combines the kitchen, living and dining areas. Half bath is on the first floor and full bath with tub/shower on the second floor.

Additional amenities include central air conditioning/heat, ceiling fans, complimentary wireless internet access, 2 cable TVs and DVD player. Washer and dryer.

Sheets and towels are supplied. Beds are made for your arrival.

The exterior offers private boat dockage, partial bulkhead, decks, hot/cold outdoor shower, charcoal grille and fish cleaning bench.

No Smoking. No Family Animals Accepted. Limit of 2 cars.

Short Stays are available; there is a three-nighttime minimum, and these stays can be booked within two weeks of arrival.

Property Layout:

First Floor: Open kitchen, dining and living area with TV/DVD. Half Bath with washer/dryer.

Second Floor: Primary Suite with King bed, TV, and sitting area. Full Bath with tub/shower.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Springer's Point Preserve, while Deepwater Theater and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are cultural highlights. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. With motor boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Ocracoke rental home experience:

When to reserve a Ocracoke rental & When to go:

• The sooner you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved early. Booking your rental six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Ocracoke area. To find the best value, change your family's Ocracoke trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great weather, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Ocracoke vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, travel guides contain coupons for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Choosing and booking a perfectrental home:

• Start by having your group decide on dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Second Wind: Perfect canalfront home for two with private boat dock. has 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is generally accessible online. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before booking your rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or charges might be applied to your invoice.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? If so, use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Considerations for your stay:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your . Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• During check-in, note any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a terrific resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings at departure. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on good feedback to compel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.