Once Upon a Tide: Spacious Oceanfront Home with Heated Pool, Electric Car Charge - Vacation rental home in Oak Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 26
• 10 Bedrooms
• 10 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

10 Bedrooms | 9 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom
9 Kings | 2 Double-over-double Bunk Beds

Step into oceanfront heaven at this home that provides all of the space you need for your sizable family hideaway! All rooms but one are equipped with king-sized beds, ensuring a cavernous nighttime's sleep. The final bedroom is finished with bunk beds great for the little ones!

This home features an elevator that accesses all floors. The gourmet kitchen is complete with a double oven and two fridges making cooking for your enormous group a breeze.

Need to entertain after eating dinner as a group? The dining room table converts into a pool table!

Unwind and relax in the roomy oceanfront pool ,which can be heated for an additional cost.

For the eco-conscious traveler, this home features a TESLA car charger and solar panels.

Find your happiness at Once Upon a Tide!

Guests should note that an additional pool heating fee is required for each day a guest requests pool heating. Guest must request the pool heating and pay the fee by calling the OIA office during normal business hours at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Pool heating is only available when temperatures are 55 degrees Fahrenheit and warmer.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

When to go & When to reserve a Wrightsville Beach rental home:

• June, July, and August are high season in the Wrightsville Beach area. Booking your vacation rental in the Fall or Spring is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months.
• In the Wrightsville Beach area, The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved early. Booking your rental property up to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites often offer guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Wrightsville Beach visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guides contain coupons for local tours and attractions.

Use filters to narrow your search:

• Begin by choosing the best vacation week and a budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Once Upon a Tide: Spacious Oceanfront Home with Heated Pool, Electric Car Charge has 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before you book the property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to establish what configuration is best for your vacation.
• Is your group looking for unique amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before booking.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the owner about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Tips for a smooth stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental.
• At Check-in, document any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a terrific source for finding the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let burglars spoil your holiday.
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything at check-out. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Please make sure to walk through the property one final time and look for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on good feedback to stimulate future bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience find their best rental home. Please be objective. 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.