Ocean Views & Wagging Tails – Classic Beach Vibes Await - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

This second-row, dog-friendly, ocean view duplex named "Once Upon a Tide West" is the ideal place to savor a comfortable, classic Emerald Isle beach vacation experience with family or friends! The sandy path beach access is just steps away from the duplex and features calming ocean vistas from the open deck. It also features an shared, unfenced backyard area for your pups to get some outside time. Exterior security cameras.

This 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom duplex located just across the street from the beach with painless beach access. The living area features open living space from the living room, and dining room to the galley kitchen.

Bedroom 1: King | Bedroom 2: Queen | Bedroom 3: Double over double bunk


Have a bigger group? By renting both sides and opening the connecting doors to make this a six-bedroom.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Flatwaters Paddling and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are also worth visiting. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding, 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 allowed

Our top Vacation rental booking tips:

Get the most from your rental budget:

• To get the best value, consider shifting your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer great temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are booked very early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your group.
• Property managers frequently offer customers an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually costs between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

Filter your rental search:

• Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Ocean Views & Wagging Tails – Classic Beach Vibes Await has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email the host before you book the property. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to determine what is best for your vacation family.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental
• If your group is vacationing with pets, search for a pet-friendly rental. Get specifics on breed, weight, and type requirements. Be aware that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your smartphone.
• Upon check-in, record any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent many concerns.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers bothering your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you're out! Don't let thieves spoil your holiday.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal items. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the manager is not available, take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to compel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.