About this Property

Sleeps 6
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Cottage

Open floor plan overlooking Bogue Sound with your own private dock and boat lift! Unwind on the main level sound front covered deck and relax as the sun sets. Appreciate your morning coffee from the covered master suite deck, also overlooking the sound. Build a fire and roast marshmallows over the brick fire pit overlooking the water. Included with your stay are two stand-up paddle boards as well as two kayaks for you to discover the sound and potentially catch your own fresh seafood. The striking Atlantic Ocean is less than a block's walk from your beach home. Other amenities include a sizable high-top dining table to seat up to six, enormous and comfortable sectional couch. The bedrooms include (Master Suite) 1 King Sleep Number bed, (Guest 1) 1 Queen bed, (Guest 2) 2 twin beds. Convenience Store and Dollar Store are also within walking distance to pick up any last-min. items. Inquire about discounts for military, first responders, teachers, and senior citizens. Family Animals welcome with prior approval (some limitations apply). Unit is part of a duplex.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this cottage is on the waterfront. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway 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 Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures 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)

Booking the best Emerald Isle rental home experience:

Get the most from your rental home budget:

The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and book your vacation rental.
Summer is high season in Emerald Isle. Reserve your vacation home in Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
Property management companies typically offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
Often, property management companies supply Crystal Coast area visitor guide magazines that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Crystal Coast area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning, picking, and booking the perfect Crystal Coast rental home:

Start by having your group select a vacation week and a max budget.
Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is often accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property management company before reserving your rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to establish which bed configuration is right for your family.
Some properties allow pets, and others don't. Allowable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the property manager about pet restrictions before booking.
Are you visiting for a single event? Use a map search to locate nearby rentals.
Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.

Know before you go:

Review arrival and departure procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would back home.
To make sure damages are not attributed to your visit, note any problem areas during check in. Make contact with the host right away to document any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent source for finding the best local spots.
Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can usually help. Who better to ask where to spend a rainy day, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
When it's time to leave, complete a walk-through to confirm you haven't leave anything behind. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
Inspect the rental one final time and look for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
Remember to leave feedback! Property owners rely on great ratings to propel more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will be thankful you shared 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 expeditiously to solve it.