25% off for 2-week stay in Jan-April. House is the perfect home away from home! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 18
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3100 square feet

5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Ocean View in Emerald Isle! Private gated community with access to beach only steps away (or golf cart for lugging chairs & stuff). House features charming new navy West Elm couches in main living area w/ new chambray chairs, new floors, 2 new showers. You have plenty of room to spread out as home sits up on hill with private backyard, 2 decks, and great layout for families (2 bedrooms on top floor, 2 bedrooms on main floor, and 1 bedroom/additional LR on bottom floor)

Conveniences: 2 desks in Master BR and Lower LR w/ printer & fast Wifi for teleworking. Just bring your clothes- Shibumi tent and round tents, beach chairs, 6 bicycles, bocci ball set, golf cart, sand toys - everything you need for a family vacation! 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, Spring are impressive with 60s-80s temps. Winter is mild as well and ideal time for dolphin watching.

Open concept living (2 couches + 2 chairs)/ dining (11- ft 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 (always have great feedback on kitchen) with all of the essentials…new Pottery Barn dishes, Keurig & Reg coffee pot, new Dutch oven and stock pot, gas grille, new crockpot, pots/pans.

Play tennis and pickle ball at private courts - 1st come 1st serve (2 tennis court locations, 1 tennis/pickle ball). Laundry room w/ full washer and dryer - use our beach towels so you can pack less.

Recently refreshed kitchen with butcher block peninsula and white quartz counter tops. Renovated baths with handsome white quartz counters. Home has generous parking to accommodate 3 cars in main drive, with 4 additional in lower drive. (7 total). 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 point. Quiet and relaxing family neighborhood! Security patrols regularly. Great eateries close by for takeout (we'll leave you a list). Pine Knoll Shores Aqaurium- 20 min, Emerald Isle park (maybe 1 mile) for hiking, runners, and paddle boarding.

Linens: We order towels and linens for your stay. 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.

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Tricks and tips for getting the perfect Emerald Isle vacation rental experience:

Sticking to a rental budget:

• The earlier your group can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• To get the best value, consider shifting your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Crystal Coast vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost you 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, property management companies supply Crystal Coast area visitors guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Crystal Coast area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting and booking the right Crystal Coast rental home:

• Start by having your group decide on trip dates and a budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. 25% off for 2-week stay in Jan-April. House is the perfect home away from home! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Crystal Coast rental home search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is usually available online. If they are not listed, email the property owner before you book the vacation property. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to work out what configuration is suitable for your vacation group.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or costs applied to your invoice.
• Does your family require special amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your phone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Note any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be useful if a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors disrupting your quiet neighborhood. Employ the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all of your things. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property a final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on good ratings to inspire new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.