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CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Springer's Point Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Ocracoke

Close to the beach.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from British Cemetery and within a 10-minute walk of Pamlico Sound. Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Ocracoke Island Visitor Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • British Cemetery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocracoke Preservation Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪SmacNally's Waterfront Bar and Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Howard's Pub & Raw Bar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocracoke Coffee Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪1718 Brewing Ocracoke - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pony Island Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

CanalHouse is a unique Ocracoke home on the rental market for the first time in 2022. The long time home of an old Ocracoke family, who still owns the property, CanalHouse sits on a canal which leads to Oyster Creek and Pamlico Sound through a picturesque salt water marsh. The large back yard includes many live oak, bald cypress, and cedar trees. Enjoy the exceptional privacy on three large decks, including one on the back of the house with an outdoor shower and one surrounding an outbuilding right on the canal. NO power boat access. Please do not store or charge electric bikes on the property. CanalHouse is providing full linen service beginning January 1, 2025.

CanalHouse received a major upgrade in conjunction with post-Dorian repairs. There is plenty of room to spread out in the house and outside. The heart of the house is a large room that combines kitchen, dining room and sitting room with TV. There is also a larger living room with sofa, chairs, and TV that adjoins a small sunroom with writing desk. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher and open shelving to make everything you need easy to find. The house has central heating and AC, WiFi, washer/dryer combination, and cable TV. The smaller bathroom has a standing shower only, the larger has a tub/shower combination. Parking for 2 vehicles is permitted. There is space and electric provided for golf carts. We invite you to enjoy your Ocracoke visit at CanalHouse and hope to see you!

CanalHouse is limited to four people, no pets, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two queen beds and one single bed.

All guests of CanalHouse are STRONGLY urged to purchase cancellation insurance with your booking through VRBO. Things happen. You want to be protected.

This property is offered by Premier Partner, Debbie Wells, who also manages two other VRBO properties: The Studio, #332656, and SoundHouse, #2203510. All cottages are personally managed and locally owned and operated and feature great locations, clean and functional interiors and competitive pricing. We hope to see you!

Property manager

Debbie Wells

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quiet and private property
3 night stay in March. First time in Canal House, 7th time visiting the Island.We need a property with as few stairs as possible and this fit the bill to a T! All one level with just a few stairs into the spacious house. Beds very comfortable, high quality linens/towels, great bathrooms and wonderful sitting and living rooms.Well equipped kitchen with NICE flatware and dishes.Very private and quiet.Great back porch, wonderful place to have cup of tea after a windy day fishing.Easy communication.Highly recommend this beautiful and rich in history rental for a peaceful relaxing experience .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay on the canal
We liked watching for birds while sitting on the porch facing the canal. The house is close to all restaurants and shops. The owner is super responsive to all needs. We liked knowing that an old island family still owns the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home and Location
Classic Ocracoke home on the water. Easy walk to town. Perfect for 2 couples as the home can be divided. Great communication from host, Debbie.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter trip
Had an awesome time in canal house, very homey feeling very clean and quite, would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
My wife and I loved everything about this house. It is tucked away the British Cemetery and backs up to a canal running behind the property. The house was very clean and had everything we needed to have an enjoyable stay. It is very private but within walking distance to shops and restaurants. We are already planning our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocracoke Stay
This property exceeded our expectations. It was very clean and roomy. It is located within walking distance of bike rentals, restaurants, and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view off back deck
Large lot with cemeteries in the front yard, quick walk to town center and area restaurants. Saw several herons fly by from the back deck. Surprisingly peaceful so close to town. Had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to enjoy difficult weather
this was our second stay at this house, and everything was very well prepared and handled. Although a tropical storm was passing by, this house was comfortable and secure to stay in. The host was very responsive and helpful in dealing with concerns about weather impacts, and we ended up even extending our stay with her prompt and locals-knowledge help. This is an amazing house with a very unusual amount of space and privacy. We birded, watched the sky, traveled to the beach, and really enjoyed vacation life on this island. Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Canal House!
This was our second stay at the Canal House on Ocracoke. It was wonderful! Highly recommend…
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation home
The Canal House was perfect in every way. Very spacious, clean, decorated perfectly, great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice retreat from the heat
Mom and I enjoyed our quiet stay at the Canal House. We appreciated the comfortable beds, the cleanliness of the house, and all the basic supplies provided. The AC was welcome for the hot temps and humidity of the week. It was a convenient spot for adventures on the sound and around town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy and Enjoyable
We had a great time at this venue. Did a lot of cooking and there was everything I heeded. Host communicated well and even fixed a small problem immediately. I enjoyed the room segmentation - lots of unique spaces. Very quiet at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large and Quiet
This is an excellent VRBO property. If you want to have a pleasant day at Ocracoke, this is the place to be.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean and great location!
We had a great stay at the Canal House. It was very clean, had everything we needed and is in a perfect location for golf carting or biking to shopping, restaurants and the coffee shop. This was our first trip to Ocracoke, but it won’t be our last!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time, even better
Love the new front steps. Still a very quiet out of the way place. Nicely furnished. I can't think of a single thing that would be better.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canal house
We stayed at the canal house. Most of the time spent was at the beach, but the time that we were at the house was really nice. It was very clean and I loved the owners sense of style. The house sits right next to a canal and it was nice to drink my coffee and look out on the water. It’s a lovely quaint little place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Gate City, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocracoke Birthday Trip
My family stayed in Canal House for a family birthday trip. The house is very comfortable with plenty of space for family dinners and hang outs. Hope to return again to this lovely house.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
Very relaxing and enjoyed the visit to canal house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to go back
We enjoyed every minute we stayed at the canal house. Beautiful,clean, and relaxing. Also was very close to everything ocracoke offers. We had a tropocal storm and Debbie made sure we knew where to park and what to do to keep our family safe. We will defantly be back. Can’t wait!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The cottage was comfortable and well equipped. Being down past the British Cemetery made for a very quiet week. It reminder me of my early visits to Ocracoke 50 years ago.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Beautiful house, well-appointed!! Everything we needed with plenty of room. Comfortable beds and everything was spotless. Debbie was easy to communicate with. Absolutely would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous week!
Canal House was really lovely! So quiet and clean, and a great kitchen to cook in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful cottage
We had a wonderful stay. Everything was as advertised. (Even better than advertised). It was within walking distance of the whole village. We would definitely stay here again. The beds were comfortable. It was very spacious. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
A little (well not really little) hideaway back in a quiet residential are next to the British Cemetery. Lots of sitting spaces, well stocked kitchen and nice decks. No you don't need coffee filters. Myself and others have bought them and left them. Very well located within walking distance of several restaurants, the light house, Zillies for wine and beer. It's not a problem but the remote controlled lights sometimes respond to the buttons and sometimes not depending on their mood. Overall a wonderful spot. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canal House
Everything was perfect! We were surprised at the amount of space, both in and out. The neighbors beside us (locals) were friendly. I would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023