Bonnie Banks, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3355 square feet

Bonnie Banks is a 4 bedroom 3.5 bath beach home in handsome Emerald Isle. Constructed on a sand dune, this home affords impressive expansive ocean vistas from the 2nd and 3rd floor living areas including covered decks and screened porch. Located in the gated and beautiful Lands End community, this rental offers the opportunity to savor community amenities including beach access, pool, tennis and pickleball courts. Bonnie Banks is a modern open plan home design complete with stainless steel cable railings to maximize the incredible vistas. The home is complete with an elevator, hot tub, fire pit, private golf cart, gas grille and exterior shower. The home also provides high-speed wireless internet. This is the ideal place to relax and appreciate the best that the Crystal Coast has to offer! There are so many local attractions that can be explored while you visit, such as the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, the Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, the NC Maritime Museum, the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks, the Cape Lookout National Seashore, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse!

Floor #2: Bedroom #1 - Queen Bed, TV, Deck Access, Ocean Vistas, and Private Bath.

Floor #2: Bedroom #2 - Queen Bed, Deck Access, Ocean Vistas, and Shared Bath

Floor #2: Bdroom #3 - Queen Bed, Deck Access and Shared Bath

Floor #3: Bedroom #4 - Queen Bed, Deck Access, Shared Bath

Conveniences include: Private Hot-Tub, High-Speed Wireless Internet, Amazon Prime Video and Fire Stick Streaming Accessibility, Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower with dressing area, Wet Bar, an interior Washer/Dryer, Gas Grille, Covered Deck, Screened Porch, Outdoor Deck, Deck Furnishings, Hammock, Fire Pit, Golf Cart, Whirlpool Tub, Ceiling Fan, Hair Dryer, Irons/Ironing Board, 2 Fat Panel TVs, Gas Log Fireplace (Off Season Only). Totally Equipped Kitchen With Keurig Coffee Maker, 2 Garbage Disposals, Oven, Fridge with attached Ice Maker, Microwaves, Dishwasher, Wine Fridge, Toaster Oven, Blender, and Air Fryer.

Community Conveniences: Lands End now has 2 Pickleball courts, Community Beach Walkway, Community Outdoor Showers, Gated Community, Outdoor Pool Access, Kiddie Pool Access and Tennis Court Access. (Bluewater cannot guarantee complex/community amenities will be in service during the time of your stay).

Linens and Towels Supplied with beds made! (Weekly stays only)

No Smoking.

DOGS ACCEPTED with an additional pet fee of $250.00 per pet (2 Pet Max).

It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their family pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file.

Rents with two week minimum from Saturday to Saturday. No last min. bookings are allowed for this property.

Please Note: Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is by the ocean. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Emerald Isle rental home experience:

Sticking to your rental budget:

• The earlier you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• June, July, and August are high season in Emerald Isle. To find the most suitable rental home within budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of large crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Morehead City area visitors guide magazines which will include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Morehead City area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Finding the perfect rental in Emerald Isle:

• Start by having your family agree to dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Bonnie Banks, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Morehead City vacation rental search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking pages. If not, call the property owner before you book the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You will need to work out what configuration is optimal for your group.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or could be applied to your contract.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

Some things to know before you go:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your phone.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents a lot of issues.
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect your property!
• Make a record of any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are assessed.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Just prior to departing, complete a walk-through to confirm you have not leave anything behind. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to stimulate future reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.