Playroom, Basketball & Pool; Lakefront w\/ Sound & Sunset Views; Dog Friendly - Vacation rental home in Avon, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 4 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2400 square feet

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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 gorgeous (fishable) lake - we have everything you need to savor a calming vacation with your family & friends. Our home features a supplied playroom, mini-cribs, blackout window treatments, high chairs, a booster seat & bouncer, safety gates, and so much more!

1st Floor: Playroom outfitted with a train table, play kitchen + accessories, books, board games, floor & age-appropriate jigsaw puzzles, Nugget play couches, doll home + 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 bunk beds 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, huge walk-in closet, and blackout window treatments. A second Washer & Dryer are located in the master closet. Entirely supplied 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 comfortable living room has a TV, an abundance of seating & board games for the whole family.

Outside: Parking for 5 cars, Tesla charging station (level 2 charger), charcoal grille, 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 kids ages infant to ~10 y/o, games for the whole family, TV's with YoutubeTV + Apps, and more. A list of all kids's amenities will be available prior to your stay.

We have one security camera on the front of the home, and one security camera on the back of the home. 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.

About the Area

Located in Avon, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Surf's Up and Hatteras Island Boardsports. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Strategies to get the perfect vacation property experience:

Finding your best deal:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in the Hatteras area. Reserve your vacation home in Fall or Spring months to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• In the Hatteras area, The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines contain coupons for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Choosing and booking your prefectrental:

• To start, have your group agree to a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration you need. Playroom, Basketball & Pool; Lakefront w\/ Sound & Sunset Views; Dog Friendly has 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, email the property manager before reserving the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or could be applied to your agreement.

More tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• To make sure that damages aren't linked to your family's visit, make a record of any problem areas upon check in. message the rental manager right away to record your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Keep the property locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• Double-check every room of the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a excellent time? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your property and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was amiss and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.