Barbara's Dream - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

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

Make Barbara's Dream your home base for your next group beach vacation in gorgeous Emerald Isle! Just a five-min. walk from the beach, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with an attached sunroom can comfortably sleep 10. When the sun sets, savor watching a movie on one of the 5 TVs, play ping-pong, cornhole, darts, and a variety of other available games. The two-car garage includes a full-size washer and dryer for your use.

The space:

The bottom floor of the home is entirely wheelchair accessible. The downstairs includes a queen-sized primary bedroom, primary bathroom with enormous shower, completely equipped kitchen, dining table, huge sectional couch, and attached sunroom with pull-out queen bed. Head upstairs for two additional bedrooms- one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds and one full-size bed. The two upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with bathtub and shower. There is an outdoor shower located outside of the sunroom for your post-beach convenience. A two-car garage contains a full-size washer and dryer and refrigerator/freezer. There is a ping-pong table, cornhole boards, a dart board, a sizable Jenga game, and other games available to play. Each bedroom includes a T.V. with Apple TV and other intelligent TV capabilities. Get your work done on your trip with super-fast WiFi.

Guest access:

Guests have access to the entire space except for three locked storage closets. Appreciate your stay!

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

Cashless transactions are available

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies to get the very best Crystal Coast vacation property experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• Summer is high season in Emerald Isle. To book the best rental within your budget, we suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll enjoy lower rental rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at local restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your vacation rental six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Some property management companies offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Look for your local Crystal Coast visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines have money saving offers on nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

How to select the best rental home:

• To start, have your group select trip dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your group requires. Barbara's Dream has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Crystal Coast rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the property management company before booking the home. Remember that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what bed configuration is right for your vacation family.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? Try a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Allowable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the property management company about pet restrictions before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the property manager's information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• To make certain that no damages are attributed to your family's stay, note any problem areas upon your arrival. Make contact with the rental manager right away to report any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your life at home. Practice the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental while you're away. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all belongings. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on great ratings to drive new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.