Gemini: Canalfront, pool, main house and guest cottage, private dock. - Vacation rental home in Ocracoke, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Gemini offers canal front living in the community of Sound Shores on Ocracoke Island. Appreciate private deep water boat dockage at your doorstep, providing simple access to the Pamlico Sound. Just outside your front door, you will appreciate a private 11' X 29' pool. This is really a unique home whether your vacation plans include boating, calming in the *pool after a day at the beach, or simply appreciating Gemini's special location. This enormous four bedroom property offers outstanding opportunities for family gatherings, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Gemini offers the privacy of two separate residences. This unique property features a huge living and dining area in the main home where the entire family can gather. When you prefer to escape, both the interior and exterior offer plenty of private areas to get away. Gemini and Gemini Bungalow are separated by a breezeway and come together at both the outdoor pool area and waterside deck. 4 bedrooms, 4 Baths: 2 with Queen, 2 with two Queens. The main home offers the convenience of single story living with two comfortable bedrooms. One bedroom offers 2 Queen beds, an attached newly refreshed walk-in shower, a new toilet, and newly tiled floors and walls. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and bath with a charmingly tiled walk-in shower, a new toilet, and a new sink. The bathroom connects to the laundry room. Both generous sized bedrooms offer a TV with DVD and access to a canal front deck. A sizable sunroom on the waterside offers a comfortable extended living area with water vistas. The Bungalow of Gemini offers the privacy of a separate living space with a second floor open floor plan with a kitchen, breakfast bar, and living area with a TV and DVD and a canal front deck. The second floor of the Bungalow also has a bedroom with a Queen bed with TV/DVD and a hallway bathroom with a new tiled shower. Located on the first floor of the Bungalow is a master bedroom featuring 2 Queen size beds and a full bath with a shower and laundry area. Your accommodations offer the convenience of two full kitchens including two dishwashers and two microwaves, two laundry areas with washer/dryer, complimentary wireless internet access, 5 Intelligent HDTVs with cable service, 5 DVD players, Netflix streaming (available in the main home bedroom and bungalow living area and bedroom) and Nintendo Wii. Sheets and towels are included. Beds are made for your arrival. Bed Linens are supplied for Six Queen Beds. Ten Towel Sets are supplied. The exterior offers private boat dockage for two boats, a bulkhead, open outdoor hot/cold outdoor shower located poolside (not enclosed). Open decks, 2 fish cleaning benches, and a gas grille. No Smoking. No Animals Accepted. Parking for a max. of 3 cars. No Partial Week Stays. 2023 Pool Season - Open April 8 - October 13. Property Layout: Main House: Single story home: Open kitchen, dining, and living area with TV/DVD. Primary Bedroom with two Queen beds, TV/DVD, and Primary Bath with a new tiled shower. Bedroom with Queen bed, TV/DVD, and Semi-Private new tiled shower. Sunroom. Bar Area with washer/dryer. Bungalow: First Floor: Primary Bedroom with two Queen beds and Primary Bath with shower and washer/dryer. Second Floor: Open kitchen, dining, and living area with TV/DVD. Bedroom with Queen. Bath with new tiled shower.

About the Area

Located in Ocracoke, this vacation home is on the waterfront. British Cemetery and Ocracoke Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best vacation home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Ocracoke area, The earlier you can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Summer is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To book the best rental within budget, we highly recommend booking in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at restaurants, beaches, and activities.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, property management companies supply Ocracoke area visitor guides which include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Ocracoke visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Choosing the perfect rental home in the Ocracoke area:

• First and foremost, have your family agree to date ranges and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Gemini: Canalfront, pool, main house and guest cottage, private dock. has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is often available online. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before booking the property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish what configuration is optimal for your trip.
• 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Pet fees or costs could be applied to your contract.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas when you arrive. Call the host immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers disrupting your home life. Practice the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget anything. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate future bookings. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.