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. Savor private deep water boat dockage at your doorstep, providing painless 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 incredible opportunities for family gatherings, entertaining, or simply relaxing. Gemini offers the privacy of two separate residences. This unique property features a sizable 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 freshly modernized walk-in shower, a new toilet, and newly tiled floors and walls. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and bath with a handsomely 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 huge 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 supplied. Beds are made for your arrival. Bed Linens are included 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

Tricks and tips to get the optimal vacation property experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summer months are high season in the Ocracoke area. Book your Ocracoke rental in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Ocracoke vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies frequently offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Ocracoke area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines have offers and deals for local accommodations and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking the bestvacation home:

• First, have your group select the best dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Gemini: Canalfront, pool, main house and guest cottage, private dock. has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is often accessible on booking websites. If not, call the property manager before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's an individual Ocracoke attraction you crave, browse properties that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rentals allow pets, and some don't. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property manager about pets before booking.

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the host's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to inspire more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.