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. Sensational 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 marvelous 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 handsome white quartz counters. Home has ample 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 relaxing 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)

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Morehead City vacation rental experience:

Sticking to a spending budget:

• Summer is the most expensive season in Emerald Isle. To find the best value, try changing your family's Morehead City vacation week to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• In the Morehead City area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local Morehead City visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guides contain money saving offers on local tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• First, have your group choose vacation dates and a 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.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available online. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before reserving your rental. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or charges applied to your invoice.

Advice for your stay:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• To make certain damages aren't attributed to your family's visit, make a record of any problem areas during check in. Speak to the property manager immediately to record your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers bothering your peaceful home life. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let burglars ruin your holiday.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at check-out. Remember to 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 any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a terrific stay? Many rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your property and/or property manager was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was defective 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 review.