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Playroom, Basketball & Pool; Lakefront w/ Sound & Sunset Views; Dog Friendly
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Highlights
- Family fun awaitsTop-rated for families.
- Beach equipmentA rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
- Discover nearby landmarksClose to Outer Banks Beaches
Popular amenities
- Swimming pool
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Avon, NC
- Surf's UpPlace, Surf's Up4 min walk
- Outer Banks BeachesPlace, Outer Banks Beaches7 min walk
- Avon Fishing PierPlace, Avon Fishing Pier19 min walk
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bunk Room
4 Double Beds
King Bedroom 1 + Mini Crib
1 King Bed
King Bedroom 2 + Mini Crib
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
King Bedroom 3
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
3 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms
Bunk Room Ensuite; 2nd Floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Exterior Shower
Shower only
Half Bath 1
Toilet
Half Bath 2
Toilet
King Attached Bathroom; 2nd Floor
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
King Bedroom Ensuite; 3rd floor
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Playroom, Basketball & Pool; Lakefront w/ Sound & Sunset Views; Dog Friendly
Find us on social media @__OnceUponaTide__ or Onceuponatideobx.com
No one enjoys packing their entire home to go on a family vacation, which is why we've designed Once Upon a Tide especially for families with little ones! Only 1 block from the pool, 4 blocks from the beach & overlooking a beautiful (fishable) lake - we have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing vacation with your family & friends. Our home features a stocked playroom, mini-cribs, blackout window treatments, high chairs, a booster seat & bouncer, safety gates, and so much more!
1st Floor: Playroom stocked with a train table, play kitchen + accessories, books, board games, floor & age-appropriate jigsaw puzzles, Nugget play couches, doll house + accessories, and more. There is also a storage closet with a wagon.
2nd Floor: Washer/Dryer. Bunk Room (master bedroom) with 2 full-over-full bunks and an ensuite bathroom (toilet & shower with handheld shower hose), 2 wardrobes and a closet. 2 King bedrooms with a shared full bathroom (toilet, shower/tub combo). King bedrooms both have dressers, closets, TVs and private access to balcony overlooking the lake. A mini crib is also available. The balcony has 6 Adirondack chairs with accent tables & 2 hammock chairs. All bedrooms have blackout window treatments.
3rd Floor: Master bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom (toilet & shower), mini crib, large walk-in closet, and blackout window treatments. A second Washer & Dryer are located in the master closet. Fully stocked kitchen with vaulted ceilings and adjacent dining room overlooking the lake. The dining table has seating for 10 & the bar has seating for 3. There are 2 high chairs & 1 booster seat available. The 3rd floor balcony also overlooks the lake and has a dining table with seating for 10. The cozy living room has a TV, an abundance of seating & board games for the whole family.
Outside: Parking for 5 vehicles, Tesla charging station (level 2 charger), charcoal grill, a digger toy for kids, an outdoor shower, rocking chairs, and a deck box filled with beach supplies, games, beach chairs, and a beach umbrella.
The entire home is setup with kids in mind. There are safety features throughout the home, age appropriate toys for children ages infant to ~10 y/o, games for the whole family, TV's with YoutubeTV + Apps, and more. A list of all children's amenities will be available prior to your stay.
We have one security camera on the front of the house, and one security camera on the back of the house. These devices will be on during your stay and are only used for security purposes. Private areas are not surveilled. Tampering with cameras is against our rules and will result in immediate eviction from the home.
No one enjoys packing their entire home to go on a family vacation, which is why we've designed Once Upon a Tide especially for families with little ones! Only 1 block from the pool, 4 blocks from the beach & overlooking a beautiful (fishable) lake - we have everything you need to enjoy a relaxing vacation with your family & friends. Our home features a stocked playroom, mini-cribs, blackout window treatments, high chairs, a booster seat & bouncer, safety gates, and so much more!
1st Floor: Playroom stocked with a train table, play kitchen + accessories, books, board games, floor & age-appropriate jigsaw puzzles, Nugget play couches, doll house + accessories, and more. There is also a storage closet with a wagon.
2nd Floor: Washer/Dryer. Bunk Room (master bedroom) with 2 full-over-full bunks and an ensuite bathroom (toilet & shower with handheld shower hose), 2 wardrobes and a closet. 2 King bedrooms with a shared full bathroom (toilet, shower/tub combo). King bedrooms both have dressers, closets, TVs and private access to balcony overlooking the lake. A mini crib is also available. The balcony has 6 Adirondack chairs with accent tables & 2 hammock chairs. All bedrooms have blackout window treatments.
3rd Floor: Master bedroom with a full ensuite bathroom (toilet & shower), mini crib, large walk-in closet, and blackout window treatments. A second Washer & Dryer are located in the master closet. Fully stocked kitchen with vaulted ceilings and adjacent dining room overlooking the lake. The dining table has seating for 10 & the bar has seating for 3. There are 2 high chairs & 1 booster seat available. The 3rd floor balcony also overlooks the lake and has a dining table with seating for 10. The cozy living room has a TV, an abundance of seating & board games for the whole family.
Outside: Parking for 5 vehicles, Tesla charging station (level 2 charger), charcoal grill, a digger toy for kids, an outdoor shower, rocking chairs, and a deck box filled with beach supplies, games, beach chairs, and a beach umbrella.
The entire home is setup with kids in mind. There are safety features throughout the home, age appropriate toys for children ages infant to ~10 y/o, games for the whole family, TV's with YoutubeTV + Apps, and more. A list of all children's amenities will be available prior to your stay.
We have one security camera on the front of the house, and one security camera on the back of the house. These devices will be on during your stay and are only used for security purposes. Private areas are not surveilled. Tampering with cameras is against our rules and will result in immediate eviction from the home.
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