Perfect for family vacation beautiful Emerald Isle. Feels like home away home! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 17
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3100 square feet

5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath in Emerald Isle's private gated community, with Ocean view and access to beach only steps away. No typical beach traffic with immediate right turn just over the bridge. This beach home is a peaceful home away from home. Charming new navy West Elm couches in main living area with new swivel chairs. Conveniences include: Work desks in Master BR and lower Loving Room, Shibumi tent and round tents, new beach chairs, 6 bicycles, bocci ball set, golf cart, sand toys - everything you need for a family vacation. Recently added brand new crib, bassinet, infant tub, white noise machine, 2 high chairs, pack-n-play, and MamaRoo Swing. Great private back yard for fast trips outside with doggies and kiddos.

Beaches are not busy. Watch the dolphins in late afternoon swimming in ocean! Weather in Fall and Spring are striking with 60s-80s temps.

Open concept living/ dining with 11- FOOT table. Seats 8-12. Additional Teak table on upper deck is ideal for dinner with Oceanview . House has 2 living rooms (1st & 2nd floor main), garage for beach storage, outdoor shower behind laundry room, additional frig in laundry. Kitchen is well equipped with all of the essentials… new Pottery Barn dishes, Keurig for coffee, new Dutch oven and stock pot, gas grille. Play tennis and pickle ball at private courts - first come first serve. Laundry room with full washer and dryer - entry off back of garage.

Recently refreshed kitchen with butcher block peninsula and white quartz counter tops. Renovated baths with elegant white quartz counters. Home has generous parking to accommodate 3 cars in main drive, with 4 additional in lower drive. ( Must share driver info ahead of stay). We have a great golf cart for your use to make trips to the beach , pool , or tennis courts more efficient. House is only 4 homes away from nearest access. Quiet and calming family neighborhood! Not a event home - security patrols regularly. Great eateries close by for takeout. Emerald Isle park for hiking, runners, and paddle boarding within 1 mile. of entry.

Linens: We order towels and linens for your stay from Island Essentials. We also offer our beach towels as a convenience - just wash beach towels and return to laundry room. If you prefer to bring your own linens and towels, we can deduct fee upon request.

HOA requires 2 week minimum. Ask us about 2nd week discount in off season only.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Booking the best Morehead City rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Morehead City area. To find the largest vacation home within your budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• In the Morehead City area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Some property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitor guides have discounts for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to choose the perfect rental home in Emerald Isle:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and choose a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Perfect for family vacation beautiful Emerald Isle. Feels like home away home! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always available on booking websites. If not, reach out to the host before you book the property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to work out what configuration is optimal for your family.
• If there's a specific Morehead City destination you are enamored with, look for rentals that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Traveling with pets? 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 could be applied to your contract.

Know before you go:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• At Check-in, note any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your peace. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• Double-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at departure. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a fantastic vacation? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your property and/or host was terrific, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.