Dog Friendly, 2nd Row, Steps to Beach, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Fri-Fri - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 BD/3BA, 2nd Row Oceanview, Dog Friendly, Screened-In Back Deck and Lower Level Game Room

Blu Skyz is a Dog Friendly, 4 Bedroom and 3 Bath Second Row home with painless beach access steps away. Screened-In Porch. Water vistas and sounds of the waves! Roomy home with space to spread out! Excellent location on Ocean Drive! Walkable to the pier and to ice cream and donuts. We want your family to have a great vacation will gladly answer any questions before you book.

Upstairs: Living area with TV, well supplied kitchen, dining area with table and six chairs and four barstools at counter, laundry room with sink and high efficiency washer and dryer, back screened porch with table and chairs, front deck with seating. Master with full bath, king bed, TV. Second bedroom with queen bed, 3rd bedroom with queen bed, full bath in hallway. Ceiling fans throughout including all the bedrooms. All TVs have Roku.

Downstairs includes a 4th bedroom with a queen bed, a den with a twin trundle day bed, books and games, bathroom and two flex spaces: One room with a workstation, chair, couch, TV, another is a game room with foosball table, table with 4 chairs, kitchenette, microwave, 2nd refrigerator.

Outside: Back yard with space for a fun game of cornhole. Park grille (charcoal) and gas grille available. There are two parking pads at the front with space for 4 cars. Thank you for respecting that the locked outdoor shed, locked garage and three locked owners' closets are kept locked and off-limits to guests.

EASY BEACH ACCESS: The closest beach access is to the left of the home and only 100 steps away and is a sand path with no steps (super simple for the kiddos). The other is to the right of the home and is a boardwalk with a few steps up and a few steps down.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUTt: Check-In time is 4 pm and check-out time is 10 am. Because cleaning well between guests is important to us, we are unable to adjust the check-in and check-out times for our guests. Thank you for your understanding.

TOWELS & LINENS PROVIDED: Bath towels and bed linens are supplied at no charge to our guests. NOTE: However, do bring your own beach towels and beach chairs, or you may arrange to rent these from Island Essentials or Infant Quip.

We supply basic cleaning supplies and kitchen essentials like foil, plastic wrap, trash bags, dishwasher detergent and hand soap. Please bring your own personal toiletries like bath soap and shampoo. We supply starter toilet paper and paper towels to start your week.

FAST WIFI! We sometimes work and school from the beach, so we’ve made sure to have High-speed Wifi throughout the home with a mesh system. All TVs have Roku attached. There is a workstation/desk downstairs.

HOME RULES
NO SMOKING/VAPING. We request that guests do not smoke/vape near the home including the decks because some smoke smell inevitably finds its way into the home and we pride ourselves on providing a "smoke-complimentary" experience as much as possible. Smoke/vape outside only and please try to keep it to the back yard.
DOG FRIENDLY. We welcome well behaved family dogs! No weight limit, up to two. We provide poop baggies and ask owners to promptly clean up after their dogs. Per town regulations, dogs must be leashed outdoors and on the beach.
SECURITY. We have 4 exterior security video cameras that are always on 24/7, two at the front and two at the back of the home.
NO PARTIES/EVENTS: We will ask all reservations to confirm the max. number of 10 guests with an e-mail giving the names of all the guests in their group. We also ask the person making the reservation to use the Vacation Rental By Owner platform to submit a copy of their photo ID within 24 hours of booking to avoid cancellation of the reservation.
OFF LIMITS/LOCKED AREAS: Thank you for respecting that the locked outdoor shed, locked garage and three locked owners' closets are kept locked and off-limits to guests.

THINGS TO DO:
Blu Skyz is located on a flat section of Ocean Drive, which is a great street to walk, bicycle or rollerblade. Emerald Isle is bicycle-friendly with bicycle paths along the major roads and easy bicycle rental if you cannot bring your own. Bicycle or walk to the Emerald Plant. Shopping 2.5 miles away. You can walk effortlessly to the pier via the beach (about 1.5 mile away). Emerald Plant. Shopping, Food Lion or Publix, water park, cinema, shopping, mini-golf, eateries, canoe and kayak units and surf shop are only 2-3 miles away. You'll often find incredible tidal pools on our beach during low tide. As with any beach (especially one with sandbars and without lifeguards), know what to do in terms of rip tides. On Emerald Isle, we don't usually get the monster waves you see on the outer banks, but everybody should know about rip tides. Bring flashlights to look for crabs at nighttime and a pair of binoculars to watch the dolphins or birdwatch. Fishing: The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is a 1.5-mile walk on the beach to right. Surf fishing is fashionable especially when the beaches are peaceful. We’ve tried to stock the kitchen with necessary silverware and cookware. If anything is missing, please tell us so we can address the problem. Food/Grocery: Note that the grocery stores are swamped on Saturday when new people arrive.
• Food Lion in the close by Emerald Plant. Shopping Center. The prices are reasonable.
• Publix – next to Emerald Plant. Shopping Center. They offer online-ordering and curbside pick-up through Instacart
• Lowes Foods - A trip across the bridge. They offer online-ordering and curbside pick-up.
• CVS Pharmacy – just before Emerald Plant.• Walgreens Pharmacy – across the bridge, near the Lowe’s Food
• Muttigans Pet Supply - on Emerald Drive close to the pier
• Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Sweet Spot Ice Cream - on Emerald Drive close to the pier
• Flip Flops Donuts - on Emerald Drive close to the pier

Local Activities Nearby:
• Fun World Motorsports (go-carts & amusements)
• Emerald Forest Mini-Golf
• Salty Pirate water park
• Hot Wax Surf and Paddle Sports Units has units available.
• Emerald Plant. Shopping Center Cinemas. It has 4 screens and usually 6 movies
• If you bring your own kayak or SUP, close by access at Emerald Isle Boat Ramp (.9 mile) and Cedar Street Park (1.5 mile)
• Playgrounds close by: Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Park (.7 mile) Blue Heron Park (.9 mile)

Some of our favorite EI Eateries:
• Caribsea – nice dining
• Kathryn’s Bistro – nice dining
• Village Market
• Fish Hut
• Trading Post
• Snapperz
• Shepard's BBQ
• Gaffers

Pizza places: Saturday nighttime is completely jammed. These places will deliver, best to place your delivery order far in advance!
• Michelangelo’s Pizza and Subs
• Lazzara’s Pizza and Subs
• Circle Pizza and Subs

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Croatan National Forest and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

How to find the best vacation property experience:

Finding the best rental home value:

• Summer is high season in Emerald Isle. Book your Morehead City rental in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the Morehead City area, The sooner your group can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your rental 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer their guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Morehead City visitors guide magazine upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guide magazines contain money saving offers on local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Finding the perfect rental home:

• Start by having your group commit to trip dates and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Dog Friendly, 2nd Row, Steps to Beach, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Fri-Fri has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available online. Otherwise, call the property management company before you reserve the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches. You will need to work out what is suitable for your vacation group.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction or event? Use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or charges applied to your invoice.

Additional considerations:

• Get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your holiday.
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not forget any personal items. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager isn't available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on good ratings to stimulate new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.