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

Oak Island, North Carolina
$2536 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 10

Bed

Bath 9

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 26

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    10 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    9.5 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Pool Or Billiards Table TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 26

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Review Review

  • Nate H.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    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.

  • BALDWIN s.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    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

  • AC N.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2023

    Stayed Apr 1, 2023

    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.

  • Siri T.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2023

    Stayed Mar 2, 2023

    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!

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2022

    Stayed Dec 16, 2022

    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.

  • Victoria F.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    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.

  • Patricia W.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2022

    Stayed Jun 18, 2022

    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!!!!

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