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

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 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 impressive (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, enormous walk-in closet, and blackout window treatments. A second Washer & Dryer are located in the master closet. Totally 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

Tips and Tricks to get the best Hatteras vacation property experience:

When to visit Avon & When to reserve a Hatteras rental home:

• In the Hatteras area, The earlier you can book, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked very early. Reserving your vacation property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Summer is high season in Avon. Book your Hatteras rental home in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your group.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain offers and deals for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to select the best vacation rental:

• Select a group lead, choose your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Playroom, Basketball & Pool; Lakefront w/ Sound & Sunset Views; Dog Friendly has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking pages. If not, contact the property management company before you reserve the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly vacation rental. Get details on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.

Additional considerations:

• Add the owner's contact info to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home when you are away, just like you would back home.
• During arrival, make note of any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to compel new bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience find their best rental home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.