General Features[>
- Arcade/game room
- Games
- Pool or billiards table
- 6 bathrooms
- 7 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Cycling nearby
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Ecotours nearby
- Elevator
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- Free WiFi
- Gas grill
- Heating
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Jet skiing nearby
- Laundry facilities
- Limited housekeeping
- Living room
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- On the beach
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Parasailing nearby
- Pet friendly
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Snorkeling nearby
- Spanish
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 4155 sq ft (386 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water park
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sleeps 19
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 4155 square feet
Located in the highly charming Dolphin Ridge community, Once Upon a Time offers pretty ocean vistas, ample living space, and painless beach access, making it the ideal destination for families and groups looking for the ultimate coastal escape.
Cavernous Living and Entertainment
On the first floor, you’ll find a comfortable guest room featuring a cozy 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 bunk beds and a pool table, ensuring plenty of space for fun and relaxation.
Open Living with Ocean Vistas
The second floor offers an broad, open-concept living area where you can relax and savor the expansive ocean vistas through sizable windows. The completely equipped kitchen features refreshed appliances and sleek granite countertops, ideal for preparing meals. The adjoining dining area and cozy living room are ideal for gatherings or peaceful 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 opulent King-sized bed, a private bathroom, and its own private balcony—ideal for watching the waves and appreciating the salty breeze. A fourth guest room with a Double and Twin bed also shares access to a private bath, providing ample space for everybody to relax.
Private Pool and Beach Access
Outside, the private pool is the ideal place to relax or cool off after a day in the sun. Or, take a short walk along your own private path to the beach, where you can appreciate the serenity of the shoreline. The cavernous deck offers the ideal setting for al fresco meals, with the calming sound of the ocean waves as your backdrop.
Book Your Stay Today
Once Upon a Time has everything you need for a anxiety-complimentary, enchanting beach vacation. With private beach access, a invigorating pool, pet-friendly accommodations, and roomy rooms, it’s the ultimate coastal getaway. Book your stay today and experience the best of Emerald Isle at Once Upon a Time!
About the Area
Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. 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
Pets allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Mac Daddys - 3.0 miles
- Caribsea Restaurant - 1.2 miles
- 4 J's Cafe and Bakery - 1.3 miles
- 77 West Bar - 1.9 miles
- 34 Degrees North - 2.3 miles
- Ben & Jerry's - 2.3 miles
- Bogue House Restaurant - 2.3 miles
- Boro Low Country Kitchen - 3.6 miles
Nearby Activities
- Emerald Isle Woods Park - 0.7 miles
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 2.2 miles
- Hammocks Beach State Park - 4.2 miles
- Mac Daddys - 3.0 miles
- Bar 1957 - 1.5 miles
- 77 West Bar - 1.9 miles
- 34 Degrees North - 2.3 miles
- The Salty Pirate Waterpark - 1.1 miles
Nearby Shopping
- King's Gold Jewelers - 1.5 miles
- Silver Lining Tattoo Shop - 1.9 miles
- Ben & Jerry's - 2.3 miles
- Salt Marsh Cottage - 3.6 miles
- Enchanted Interiors - 1.0 miles
- 4J’s Cafe And Bake Shop - 1.3 miles
- Emerald Plantation Cinemas - 1.4 miles
- Elly's Gifts - 1.5 miles
Spectacular Oceanfront Family Cottage Re...
- Atlantic Beach
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Pet Friendly,Oceanfront,private pool,bea...
- Emerald Isle
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Oceanfront,private pool,elevator,views g...
- Emerald Isle
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beac...
- Emerald Isle
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Park Place, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...
- Emerald Isle
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Magnificent Sandcastle ocean-front 7br, ...
- Emerald Isle
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
-
Mullet Festival of Swansboro
October 11th, 2025 - October 12th, 2025 -
Swansboro Five-0 King Mackerel Tournament
October 13th, 2025 - October 18th, 2025 -
Fall In-The-Water Meet
October 18th, 2025
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...