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CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

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A wooden deck with a bench and a railing overlooking a river. - CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front (Ocracoke)
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a door, and a painting on the wall. - CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front (Ocracoke)
A wooden deck with a railing, a tree, and a grassy area with benches and a picnic table. - CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front (Ocracoke)
A kitchen with wooden shelves holding dishes and glasses, a toaster, and a coffee maker. - CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front (Ocracoke)
A spacious living room with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window providing natural light. - CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front (Ocracoke)
Nestled on a picturesque canal, CanalHouse offers the ultimate retreat with three spacious decks, including an outdoor shower and one overlooking the tranquil water. Enjoy exceptional privacy surrounded by live oak trees and unwind in the heart of this Ocracoke home with a fully equipped kitchen, central heating and AC, WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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. 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. We provide full linen service.

    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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please wash and put away all kitchen utensils, bag all trash and place in cans at driveway. Leave used laundry in bath tub.
Please respect your neighbors regarding noise, outdoor lights off after dark, park off the incoming drive. Quiet, residential area.
No fish cleaning on the property. Take all seafood waste immediately to our local disposal site beside post office, thanks.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Located in Ocracoke, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Springer's Point Preserve and Pamlico Sound, while Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Deepwater Theater are cultural highlights. Ocracoke Pony Pens and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Ocracoke travel guide
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Ocracoke, NC

What's nearby

  • A white lighthouse with a black top, surrounded by trees and a white fence.
    Ocracoke Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • British Cemetery
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocracoke Preservation Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Springer's Point Preserve
    5 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • Howard's Pub & Raw Bar
    4 min drive
  • Ocracoke Oyster Company
    17 min walk
  • SMacNally's Bar & Grill
    7 min walk
  • Pony Island Restaurant
    15 min walk
  • 1718 Brewing - Ocracoke
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of British Cemetery and Pamlico Sound. Ocracoke Preservation Museum and Ocracoke Island Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.

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CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heating and air were fine. Kitchen well equipped. Additional ice trays would be nice, but we had bag ice to compensate. It was nice having linens.The remodel is excellent and the space was fantastic. Parking is excellent.Laura enjoyed the canal deck each morning with her coffee and books.I doubt we can ever stay in a motel again on Ocracoke after this wonderful experience. Kevin
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From now on, when I think of Ocracoke, I’ll think of this place. Book it. You won’t regret it. It truly made our trip. Perfectly walkable and nestled among cedar trees, it felt private and protected (even on windy days), while the expansive windows brought in so much natural light.Mornings were magic. Our kids were out the door at first light, quickly finding other kids to play with, which says everything about the easy, welcoming community here. The space strikes that rare balance of peaceful and vibrant, vintage and clean, cozy yet open. It was more than just a stay… it was restorative. We didn’t want to leave this charming spot and are already planning our return. Debbie is a great host and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was exceptionally clean, spacious and in a lovely peaceful setting. Close to everything. We also appreciated that linens were provided. Owner was quick to respond to our questions. We would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dolores S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place on the island

This in a quiet neighborhood (some of the neighbors aren't even alive). So clean it makes my house jealous. It's convenient to everything. The bed was comfortable. There are rooms perfect for reading, morning coffee and a kitchen with everything you need. And the back deck of the outbuilding by the canal is great for relaxing. I'm 71 and don't know how long I will be able to make the trip. But I'll stay here every time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay on the island!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Canal House and just like the first time everything was ready and in great shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

andrew w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and the property manager was awesome!!Only downside is the ferry system- you never know if you’re going to be picked up on time or not. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D Clay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my family’s third time staying at the canal house & as always we had a wonderful time. Peaceful, relaxing…everything you could want! We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025