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CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front

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Your private canal view deck
Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ocracoke, NC
  • Place, British Cemetery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Island Visitor Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocracoke Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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.

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

About the area

Ocracoke

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

What's nearby

  • British Cemetery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocracoke Preservation Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocracoke Island Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deepwater Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocracoke Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CanalHouse Private Large Home on Canal Front on 21 May 2026 start from NZ$509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 steps from British Cemetery and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Outer Banks Beaches. Pamlico Sound and Ocracoke Preservation Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell C.

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

Canal House

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house on the canal. We had a great stay and really enjoyed the porches. Quiet but close to town. Lots of living space. Clean and well decorated! We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

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

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
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

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
Verified

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

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

Very peaceful

Very relaxing and enjoyed the visit to canal house
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

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
Verified

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

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

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

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Hosted by Debbie Wells

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