5 min walk to beach, great ocean views, private pool, 2 kitchens & living areas! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 18
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2300 square feet

Savor your vacation and make memories at AFTER DUNE DELIGHT! Second row beach home with Ocean Vistas from both decks, a invigorating Ocean breeze, private pool and volleyball court! Avoid LONG waits with Saturday incoming beach TRAFFIC June 2024 - Aug 2024 with Friday check in and check out dates!!!! Home is located off Coast Guard Road so you can avoid ALL the traffic going into Emerald Isle plus it is located at the end of its street, so traffic is minimal.

The 3rd floor has 2 Bedrooms (each with King Size Beds) that open up to the covered deck with magnificant Beach Vistas. Each bedroom has a bathroom attached. The one bath also has a door that can be accessed by the 3rd floor living room/bunk bed area (Full over Full). There is a door to this room.

The 2nd floor has 2 Bedrooms (one King Size Bed & one Full over Full Bunk Bed), one bath, laundry closet, and an open Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. The 2nd story has a very deep deck with great Ocean Vistas has a picnic table, swinging bench and is accessed via the LR and DR.

The 1st floor (ground floor) has an additional room (one Queen Bed & a twin over twin bunk bed), and a open setting with a Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room with a FOOSBALL TABLE. The LR and DR open up to a cement patio underneath the decks with a BEAN BAG TOSS & access to the Pool & Volleyball Court.

Child friendly, Minimum age 24. Please No Family Animals, No Smoking INSIDE, No weddings, bachelorette/bachelor events, prom events or spring break events without parent chaperones who stay the entire time. March and April, manager will meet guests with home keys and if it's a high school group with chaperones we may check back.

Beds: (3) King + (1) Queen + (2) Full over Full bunk beds + (1) Twin over twin bunk bed.
Baths (4)

Practical extras include complimentary WiFi/internet, cable, TVs in all Bedrooms & all 3 Living Rooms (50 inches), one completely outfitted kitchen, charcoal grille, 2 outside showers (one enclosed, one not enclosed), ample deck furnishings for outdoor living & handsome ocean vistas.

After Dune Delight rents weekly Friday to Friday during the peak season with flexible arrival/departure days during the Winter, Spring, and Fall.

Island Essentials provides bedroom, kitchen and bathroom linens. We also provide bathroom and kitchen hand soap, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, fabric softener, basic spices, 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom & a paper towels roll in each kitchen. Linens are delivered the morning you arrive and are taken away the day you leave. Smoking is not allowed inside the home and we are NOT pet friendly. We do follow the regulations for service & emotional support animals. Our linen and maid service are honored to do exceptional work for you. Please repay them with the same kindness and leave the home in a manner in which you would leave your home.

Telephone Island Essentials (252-354-8887) if you need beach chairs and umbrellas. Please bring your own beach gear including towels!

FUN THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLAND (COMPLIMENTARY & RENTALS):

• Swimming & Playing in the Ocean, Shelling, Boating, Kayaking, Kite-boarding, Paddle-boarding, Wind surfing, Surfing, Jet-skiing
Fishing, Clamming, Bicycling/Jogging/Walking (Miles of Bicycle Paths), putt-putt, water park, movie theater.

• NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (middle of the island, approx.15 mins. away)

• Fine Dining, Ice Cream & Candy Stores, Coffee Stores, gift stores, nail salons, etc.

FUN THINGS TO DO OFF THE ISLAND Site Seeing / Day-Trips on & off the Crystal Coast

• Historic Beaufort (45 mins. away) NC’s 3rd Oldest Town, Waterfront Gift-shopping, NC Maritime Museum, kayak trips over to the Island full of wild Ponies. Blackbeard's home. 1700's Cemetery with a few Revolutionary War Soldiers laid to rest in it.

• Cape Lookout Lighthouse (45 min. car ride, then a boat ride over to the Island). Take your bathing suit and gear!

• Shackleford Banks – Wild Spanish Horses

• Cedar Point - Two Outside Markets with food and homemade crafted vendor items!

• Historic Swansboro - food, stores, and a park.

• Hammocks Beach State Park - Day Trips to the undeveloped barrier Island

• Fort Macon – Historic Civil War Fort

• Fishing Trips (Swansboro, Cedar Point, MHC, Beaufort, Island)

• Theodore Roosevelt National Maritime Forest

Our MAIN DESIRE is that you have LOTS of fun, decompress from the hustle and bustle, make magnificent memories & please BE SAFE! Please read the following on the Emerald Isle website regarding RIP CURRENTS.

* One owner is NC licensed real estate agent.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures. Traveling with kids? Consider The Sweet Spot and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

• Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips for getting the best Emerald Isle vacation rental experience:

Money saving strategies:

• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental home six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Morehead City area. To find the best value, try changing your family's Morehead City vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Morehead City area magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines contain deals for local tours, shops, and attractions.

Narrow your Search:

• Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. 5 min walk to beach, great ocean views, private pool, 2 kitchens & living areas! has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually accessible on booking websites. If not, email or call the property owner before booking the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches. You will need to determine which bed configuration is right for your trip.
• Some rentals allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask your host about your furry family members before booking.
• If there's a particular Morehead City beach you love, browse homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Get the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property. Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Document any damages to the rental during check in, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are helpful if a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an incredible resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to make sure you didn't leave anything behind. Make sure to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We advise walking through with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a great time? Most rental managers make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.