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Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for

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Relax in this stylish bedroom with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and ceiling fan.
Enjoy a serene beach view from this deck with a comfortable chair and table.
Enjoy a peaceful outdoor space with a deck, chair, and fence, offering a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Relax in this spacious living room with a central seating area, fireplace, and natural textures.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave, and granite countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 194155 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for

Welcome to Once Upon a Time – Your Ultimate Beach Retreat with Private Pool and Direct Beach Access

Nestled in the highly desirable Dolphin Ridge community, Once Upon a Time offers breathtaking ocean views, ample living space, and easy beach access, making it the perfect destination for families and groups looking for the ultimate coastal escape.

Spacious Living and Entertainment
On the first floor, you’ll find a cozy guest room featuring a comfortable Queen-sized bed, alongside a shared bath complete with a shower seat and grab bars for added convenience. Just down the hall, the recreation area is a highlight with twin-over-double bunks and a pool table, ensuring plenty of space for fun and relaxation.

Open Living with Ocean Views
The second floor offers an expansive, open-concept living area where you can unwind and enjoy the panoramic ocean views through large windows. The fully equipped kitchen features updated appliances and sleek granite countertops, perfect for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area and cozy living room are ideal for gatherings or quiet evenings. Two additional guest rooms are located on this level: one with a Queen-sized bed and a private bath, and another with a King-sized bed and semi-private bath.

Oceanfront Primary Suites
On the third floor, the oceanfront primary suites provide the ultimate in comfort and privacy. Each suite is furnished with a luxurious King-sized bed, a private bathroom, and its own private balcony—ideal for watching the waves and enjoying the salty breeze. A fourth guest room with a Double and Twin bed also shares access to a private bath, providing ample space for everyone to unwind.

Private Pool and Beach Access
Outside, the private pool is the perfect place to relax or cool off after a day in the sun. Or, take a short stroll along your own private path to the beach, where you can enjoy the serenity of the shoreline. The spacious deck offers the perfect setting for al fresco meals, with the soothing sound of the ocean waves as your backdrop.

Book Your Stay Today
Once Upon a Time has everything you need for a stress-free, enjoyable beach vacation. With private beach access, a refreshing pool, pet-friendly accommodations, and spacious rooms, it’s the ultimate coastal retreat. Book your stay today and experience the best of Emerald Isle at Once Upon a Time!

Property manager

Spinnaker's Reach Realty

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,155 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 36 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riptidez - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beach Access & Stunning Views – Perfect for Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

This property is great and we would definitely rent it again.

This home was perfect for our family even though we didn't use two of the bedrooms. We loved having our own walkway to the beach with a good view from all ocean front rooms. The family room space was ideal for a large family where we could watch TV, work on a puzzle, read a good book and chat while sharing the same space. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare gourmet meals on a few nights. This was the first vacation that we took our dog and he did great sitting on the front porch, taking long walks in the nice neighborhood and loving the beach. We brought a little pool for the dog to take his daily baths after the beach which was perfect on the lower patio by the hose. The only comments that we suggest are to have some kind of footbath when you come off of the walk way so you don't have to get sand in the outdoor shower as it became to sandy to take an outdoor shower. We also felt that the outdoor decking was a little worn and could use some new paint. But all in all we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christel h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late review

Rented this house during Easter break. Great house. However needed a little cleaning under beds to remove trash and dust balls. We were heckled and threatened by community handyman on our last day. He accused our guest of breaking community gate based on a security cam view. He didn’t review photos accurately before making assumptions. Our guest was rightfully very upset especially since we all knew he never left house and his jeep was never moved and his jeep never showed any damage, scratches or other. Unfortunately the incident took away from the fun we had during the visit and we would hesitate to stay at properties in this neighborhood with a security person who doesn’t do his homework accurately before accusing. Otherwise everything else was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unexpected Inconveniences

Beautiful home. Very Comfortable. Great location. However, we had an eighty-eight year old and one on disability. We were excited about having an elevator which we had never had before. Unfortunately, it was out of service at the time we were there. We were notified of the inconvenience the week before our arrival. It was to late to look for or book something else. The guest with disabilities was pretty much stuck on the main floor due to being unable to walk up and down the stairs a lot. This was not the fault of the owner or the Realty. The manufacturer had a recall on the elevator. I would rent the property again but only if the elevator is working. I am expecting some monetary compensation for the inconvenience with the elevator. We'll see..............
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vaca

No complaints was very nice. Lots of room. We found that a couple of rockers on main porch were almost broken. Might completely break if large person sat hard. Like being able to walk to beach from main and bottom floor. And weather was great, except for hurricane (which was scary but house held up fine, just rocked). The large master on top left leaked at bottom left of sliding door during storm but we got it up with towels. All in all a wonderful week. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Portsmouth, Ohio

Best home we have ever stayed in.

This is the best house we have ever rented. Excellent location, spacious rooms, and beautiful decor. Beds were comfortable and house was clean. Kitchen well equipped. Not a large pool, but certainly fulfilled our needs. Good view of ocean. The boardwalk to ocean made the walk much easier and enjoyable. Emerald Isle water pressure and taste/smell of water could be improved, but no fault of this wonderful home.