Title: Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6164970&destination=Oak+Island%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=70568527&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub ## Photo gallery for Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub ![A heated pool - Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70568600/70568527/174d352b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70568600/70568527/0ae874d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70568600/70568527/9ce5e555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70568600/70568527/1404d5fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70568600/70568527/70651100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in an oceanfront paradise, Once Upon a Tide offers a spacious retreat for large families. This 10-bedroom haven features an elevator, gourmet kitchen with double oven and two refrigerators, pool table in the dining room, heated oceanfront pool , TESLA car charger and solar panels. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 10 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 26 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub 10 Bedrooms | 9 Full Bathrooms | 1 Half Bathroom 9 Kings | 2 Double-over-double Bunk Beds Embark on your fairy-tale worthy vacation at Once Upon a Tide! Featuring top-notch amenities including an oceanfront pool and hot tub, elevator, fireplace, pool table and spectacular views, there’s plenty of space for everyone here. Whether you’re planning a family reunion, the ultimate friendcation or beginning your happily ever after with a beachside wedding, this large and luxurious home is the perfect setting for your next adventure and even welcomes up to two dogs per stay. The reverse floorplan offers stunning views of the sand and sea stretching to the horizon from the open-concept living area. Settle together on the comfortable sectional to stream your favorite shows or share stories by the light of the electric fireplace. Feeling competitive? Grab a cue stick, rack ‘em up and crown a new champion every night with an oceanside pool tournament. A half bath is also located off this space for convenience. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay, complete with a double oven and two refrigerators that make cooking for even a large group a breeze. The dining table seats 10, with four additional bar height chairs at the kitchen island and another four bar height chairs at the breakfast counter along the window. If you need even more space to eat, the pool table easily converts to a second dining table, and bench seating along each side accommodates at least eight comfortably. On the first floor, a small lounge area overlooks the pool deck. Stretch out on the sofa to watch the game while the kids splash in the pool. Stock the fridge with cold drinks and heat up leftovers and quick snacks to keep your party fueled at the kitchenette. Each bedroom features a TV for personal entertainment and direct bathroom access. Nine of the bedrooms are furnished with a king bed, while a bunk room on the first-floor features two double-over-double bunk beds. The bunk room and two of the second-floor bedrooms offer standard tub/shower combos in their bathrooms, while the other bathrooms are equipped with gorgeous tile roll-in showers that offer a spa-like experience. Outside, triple oceanfront covered porches offer dramatic views and comfortable outdoor seating. Sip your morning coffee as dawn brightens the sky, enjoy a shady mid-day break and watch dolphins frolic in the surf or sit back with a tropical cocktail as magical sunset colors reflect on the waves and stars begin to twinkle in the distance. If you prefer to sunbathe, there are plenty of lounge chairs on the open pool deck so you can work on your tan. Splash in the private pool, which can be enjoyed even outside of the main summer season thanks to optional pool heating for an additional fee. Or let your adventure weary muscles relax as you listen to the music of the waves from the hot tub. When it’s time to hit the sand, beach access is quick and easy, with a short sand path in front of the home to guide you through the dunes. Search for shells or shark teeth, surf or swim in the Atlantic or simply stroll along the shore and drink in the natural beauty of Oak Island. After the day’s adventures are through, shower off in the enclosed outdoor shower under the home and leave the sand where it belongs! Eco-conscious travelers will be pleased to notice the solar panels on the roof and the provided TESLA charger for your electric vehicle. Don’t just wish upon a star - Shrug off the boredom of the everyday and plan your epic vacation adventure at Once Upon A Tide now. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 10 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 9.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Electric car charging station ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121960000/121959919/2d357782.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-friendly home near the beach with amazing pool, central AC, & W/D Long Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=121959919&PinnedHotelID=121959919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112760000/112756100/112756094/f1b911bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Feels Like Home: Great Views and Easy Beach Access Long Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=112756094&PinnedHotelID=112756094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529189/e4bbf0fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Beach Music Paradise Too: Pool, Outdoor Living Spaces Galore & Ocean Views on Long Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=27529189&PinnedHotelID=27529189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27529200/27529109/95517b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BeachyPeachyKeen.com: 4 Bed/2 Bath Home with Fun Decor and Ocean Views Long Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=27529109&PinnedHotelID=27529109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112050200/112050166/522dddbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bird House: Contemporary Coastal Elegance with Swimming Pool Long Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=112050166&PinnedHotelID=112050166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124580000/124574300/124574211/ce47bcaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun in the sun in Oak Island! 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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 1766 ## 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 North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. 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. [Visit our Oak Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oak-Island.dx6164970) [View more Vacation homes in Oak Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Oak-Island-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6164970-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.91272%2C-78.13543&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mafsBVWbrMcTzcGPxdktnwPzjQc=) Oak Island, NC ### What's nearby - ![Amazing sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Caswell Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. 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Airport (ILM) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - Koko Cabana 8 min drive - Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill 9 min drive - Salt64 5 min drive - oak island deli & pub 4 min drive - Pirates Deck 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub have a pool? ### Is Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub? ### What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub? ### Where is Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### BALDWIN s. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WONDERFUL,BEST EVER I am a retired Neurologist and grew up on the coast. this is about the best beach house that my family and i have stayed. Has some problems but they are minor. The management company was great.n. The house was super. Would stay next year but the price doubled. Would report to the managers and the owners of that the house is wonderful. J. Baldwin Smith, MD ##### BALDWIN s. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M. Dec 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Daughter’s Beach Proposal The house was perfect for our family and friends. It was clean and neat. Love all the King size beds. I wish the owner would provide pool towels. ##### Linda M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### AC N. Apr 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Family Trip My family and I really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful spacious home. There was plenty room for our family of 13, very nice kitchen for preparing meals, and the pool table was enjoyed by all. We loved being on the Beach and the kids enjoyed the pool even though it was cold. Probably would spend the extra to have it heated next time. This is a great place to stay and would stay again. ##### AC N. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siri T. Mar 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beach front property Beautiful home, right on the beach, with a heated pool that our kids loved! Home was well stocked with everything we needed. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for our family to spread out. Home was close to the park with a great playground, basketball court, tennis, and pickle ball. Lots for everyone to do! Only concern was the elevator was not working during our stay, which was only an issue with packing and unpacking. Also the hot tube had not been serviced, so was not useable. Since we were there in March and it was still chilly, that would have been nice. All in all, I would highly recommend! ##### Siri T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria F. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach Week We strayed from our usual Outer Banks location for our summer family vacation and headed to Oak Island and a brand new property. Loved the proximity to the beach! Windy but delightful weather. The house provided us with all the room we needed. Kitchen is well equipped except for having only one dishwasher and a pool table/dining table hybrid which we never got to use for playing pool. Just too inconvenient to convert. The views from the house to the beach were beautiful. Overly beach-themed decor. Pool/deck was smaller than we were accustomed to but we made it work. Will definitely return to Oak Island after a wonderful week at Once Ypon a Tide. ##### Victoria F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nate H. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Terrible Experience - Mold and Broken A/C The stay was extremely bad with poor and unbearable accommodations and unacceptable responses to numerous issues including no A/C for 9 of 10 bedrooms during the entire stay, and severe mold in multiple places on the main floor that were never addressed despite multiple requests. I would have to constantly reach out to receive follow-up and try to find resolutions. Unfortunately, we had high hopes, but cannot recommend this property nor the management company to services it. ##### Nate H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia W. Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New property Overall everything was great. Our only real complaint is how well you could hear someone walking on the floor above you. We didn’t feel like between floors was very well insulated. In the mornings or late at night if someone walked on the floor above you it was loud. The house has ten bedrooms so it accommodates a lot of people! We had 23 people with 9 kids under the age of eight. Someone was always up early and it was loud. Other than that the house was really nice. King bed in every room which is awesome!!!! ##### Patricia W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish L. Aug 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top floor was tops ##### Trish L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dory G. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation ##### Dory G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024