A Herd Of Turtles, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2130 square feet

A Herd of Turtles is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, 2 Living Room and Full Kitchen Almost Oceanfront home with a pool and a great ocean view! Appreciate the ocean breeze and view from the upper-level deck and take a fast walk to the oceanfront, just across the street and a few homes away. Unwind in the private pool (complimentary heating available during the shoulder season) and tiki bar after a long day of family activities. Savor the premium cable channels and family-friendly DVD library or bring your Netflix passwords for the Intelligent TVs during the evenings or rainy afternoons. It's the ideal getaway during any time of year. Both the upstairs and downstairs living rooms and three bedrooms have Roku Intelligent TVs with the Spectrum streaming app for local channels. The primary bedroom has a Vizio intelligent TV.

Ground Level: 1 Queen Bed, 2 Intelligent TVs, and 1 DVD Player. There is a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave and a living area with a queen sleeper couch.

Upper Level: 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 twin, 1 twin bunk and 4 Intelligent TVs Totally Equipped Kitchen with coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, slow cooker, blender

Conveniences include: 14x30 Pool, 5 Roku Intelligent TVs, 1 Vizio Intelligent TV, DVD Player, DVD Library, Outdoor Tiki Bar, Book Library, Gas Grille, Covered Outdoor Decks, Deck Furnishings, Ceiling Fans, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Enclosed Outdoor Hot/Cold Shower, Foosball table, High Speed Wireless Internet , Central Heat and Air, and Washer/Dryer

Linens and Towels Included with Beds Made!

No Smoking. No Animals.

Heat Pump is available for pool at no charge during shoulder season (weather permitting).

Rents weekly, Saturday to Saturday Only.

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. Croatan National Forest and Pocosin Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Emerald Forest Golf and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Booking the best Crystal Coast rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are booked early. Booking your rental up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Summer time is high season in Emerald Isle. To book the largest vacation home within your budget, we recommend booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Crystal Coast vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Some owners offer promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for details.
• Look for your local Crystal Coast area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guide magazines contain money saving offers on local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Filter your search:

• Start by selecting a vacation week and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group needs. A Herd Of Turtles, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before reserving the home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property owners charge additional pet fees.
• If there's a certain Crystal Coast beach you crave, browse properties that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking

More considerations:

• Get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Put the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your rental while you're away. Keep your property safe!
• Note any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an incredible source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property one final time and scan for damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to compel new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.