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Once Upon a Tide: Stunning Soundfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private Dock
Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen
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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122887 sq ft
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- Place, Corolla Beach
- Place, Currituck Beach
- Place, Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
LL Full Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
ML Bedroom 2 - Private Bath
Toilet · Shower only
ML Bedroom 3 - Private Bath
Toilet · Shower only
ML Bedroom 4 - Private Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
TL Bedroom 5 - Private Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Once Upon a Tide: Stunning Soundfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private Dock
Once Upon a Tide: Stunning Soundfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Private Dock
Bed Sizes: 2 King, 1 Queen, 3 Full Beds
Discover your happy place at Once Upon A Tide, a stunning soundfront retreat where every sunset feels like a private show. This newly built Corolla home offers a relaxed coastal charm—perfect for families and friends looking to make lasting Outer Banks memories.
Gather in the sunlit great room, where vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows frame breathtaking Currituck Sound views. Cook, dine, and spend time together in the gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, or unwind on the deck to watch the sun set over the water. Each of the five bedrooms features its own bathroom and deck access, including a beautiful top-level bedroom designed for a relaxing nights sleep. The fun continues downstairs in the rec room with foosball, a wet bar, and direct access to your private backyard oasis—complete with a large 12x20ft pool, soothing hot tub, and pier for kayaking, crabbing, or simply soaking up the moment. Guests at Once Upon A Tide also have access to the Monteray Shores community amenities, including tennis courts, a fitness center, and a large outdoor pool.
With beach access, shops, and restaurants just minutes away, you'll have everything you need for the perfect Corolla escape at Once Upon a Tide.
Floorplan:
LEVEL 1
Private Soundside Pier
Pool Deck - Private Pool
Covered Patio
Rec Room - Foosball Table, Deck Access
Full Bath
Bedroom 1 - Full Loft Bed
Laundry Room
LEVEL 2
Covered Deck - Hot Tub
Bedroom 2 - Two Full Beds, Private Bath, Deck Access
Bedroom 3 - Queen, Private Bath, Deck Access
Bedroom 4 - King, Private Bath, Deck Access
LEVEL 3
Living Area - Deck Access
Dining Area - Seating for 8
Kitchen Area - Island Seating for 2
Bedroom 5 - King, Private Bath, Deck Access
Sun Deck
*Note: There is no cable or satellite TV service. Each TV is a Smart TV with streaming capabilities and Sonos speakers in all of the common areas.
Community Amenities: Guests of Once Upon a Tide have access to the Monteray Shores Community amenities including:
Community Boat Launch
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool - Open 9am - 6pm (In-season only)
Basketball and Tennis Courts
Community Playground
Beach Access: Head east on Monteray Drive. Once you reach NC12, cross over and head east on Dolphin Street. There is a wooden dune walkway at the end of Dolphin Street, however, for a parking lot, turn left onto Whalehead Drive and head north until you reach the Sailfish Public Parking Lot, which is only a 4 minute drive from the house! There is also a beach access at the end of Sailfish Drive.
Advance Year Bookings: Accepts Bookings within 51 Weeks in Advance : This home allows the current year's guest the first option to rebook their dates for the future year. Contact our office for details on how to book this home for next year.
No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets Allowed.
All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.
Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.
Bed Sizes: 2 King, 1 Queen, 3 Full Beds
Discover your happy place at Once Upon A Tide, a stunning soundfront retreat where every sunset feels like a private show. This newly built Corolla home offers a relaxed coastal charm—perfect for families and friends looking to make lasting Outer Banks memories.
Gather in the sunlit great room, where vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows frame breathtaking Currituck Sound views. Cook, dine, and spend time together in the gorgeous kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, or unwind on the deck to watch the sun set over the water. Each of the five bedrooms features its own bathroom and deck access, including a beautiful top-level bedroom designed for a relaxing nights sleep. The fun continues downstairs in the rec room with foosball, a wet bar, and direct access to your private backyard oasis—complete with a large 12x20ft pool, soothing hot tub, and pier for kayaking, crabbing, or simply soaking up the moment. Guests at Once Upon A Tide also have access to the Monteray Shores community amenities, including tennis courts, a fitness center, and a large outdoor pool.
With beach access, shops, and restaurants just minutes away, you'll have everything you need for the perfect Corolla escape at Once Upon a Tide.
Floorplan:
LEVEL 1
Private Soundside Pier
Pool Deck - Private Pool
Covered Patio
Rec Room - Foosball Table, Deck Access
Full Bath
Bedroom 1 - Full Loft Bed
Laundry Room
LEVEL 2
Covered Deck - Hot Tub
Bedroom 2 - Two Full Beds, Private Bath, Deck Access
Bedroom 3 - Queen, Private Bath, Deck Access
Bedroom 4 - King, Private Bath, Deck Access
LEVEL 3
Living Area - Deck Access
Dining Area - Seating for 8
Kitchen Area - Island Seating for 2
Bedroom 5 - King, Private Bath, Deck Access
Sun Deck
*Note: There is no cable or satellite TV service. Each TV is a Smart TV with streaming capabilities and Sonos speakers in all of the common areas.
Community Amenities: Guests of Once Upon a Tide have access to the Monteray Shores Community amenities including:
Community Boat Launch
Fitness Center
Swimming Pool - Open 9am - 6pm (In-season only)
Basketball and Tennis Courts
Community Playground
Beach Access: Head east on Monteray Drive. Once you reach NC12, cross over and head east on Dolphin Street. There is a wooden dune walkway at the end of Dolphin Street, however, for a parking lot, turn left onto Whalehead Drive and head north until you reach the Sailfish Public Parking Lot, which is only a 4 minute drive from the house! There is also a beach access at the end of Sailfish Drive.
Advance Year Bookings: Accepts Bookings within 51 Weeks in Advance : This home allows the current year's guest the first option to rebook their dates for the future year. Contact our office for details on how to book this home for next year.
No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets Allowed.
All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.
Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental rates in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Minors are welcomed with accompanying parents
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Corolla
Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Monteray Shores, a neighbourhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Corolla, NC
What's nearby
- Corolla Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Currituck Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
- Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
- Wild Horse Museum - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
- Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 11 min walk
- Lighthouse Bagels - 12 min walk
- Bernie’s Brother - 13 min walk
- Sun Fish Grill - 11 min walk
- Nelly's Sand Bar - 10 min walk
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