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Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub

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A heated pool
Dining
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

10 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 26

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Island Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About this property

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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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Caswell Beach. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Caswell Beach and 13 minutes on foot from Ocean Crest Pier
Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

1766

Once Upon a Tide: Modern Oceanfront Home with Dreamy Views, Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trish L., Waukegan, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Top floor was tops

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nate H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dory G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BALDWIN s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AC N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siri T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Victoria F.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022