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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 19386.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bottom Floor Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bottom Floor Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Middle Floor Queen Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Middle Floor Queen Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor DB and T Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Top Floor King Room 1

1 King Bed

Top Floor King Room 2

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bottom Floor Bathroom

Middle Floor Hall and Queen Room 2 Bathroom

Middle Floor Queen Room Bathroom

Top Floor Double and Twin Room Bathroom

Top Floor King Room 1 Bathroom

Top Floor King Room 2 Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 5.1 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

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?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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
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.

About the host

Hosted by Spinnaker's Reach Realty

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Why they chose this property

The rental office is located in the Spinnaker's Reach neighborhood which makes check in and check out very easy considering once you turn right at the 1st stop light onto Coast Guard Road you are finished with traffic... the team at the office is a pleasure to work with and truly want every one of our guests to enjoy their stay.

What makes this property unique

We are choosing to offer our property to you through Spinnaker's Reach Realty because they are easily accessible to our guests and expertly maintain the property on our behalf. They are great to work with and will quickly assist if any problems arise and always do their best to be sure our home is cleaned and safe for your arrival!

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests