Stay Salty, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2741 square feet

New for 2023: Stay Salty is now EV friendly with a 50 amp NEMA 14-50 plug added near the driveway! Please bring your portable charging cord for your car.

PRIVATE POOL (may be heated for an additional $625.00/week)
5th Bedroom with TV and private bath

Recreation room with TV, Ping-Pong table and Kitchenette w/refrigerator

Laundry room

½ bath

Stay Salty is a 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 -Bath home located on a peaceful cul-de-sac located only one home from the ocean. The high dune lot has great vistas and a walkway down to the beach access. Stay Salty has the feel of a classic coastal bungalow with refreshed amenities. The two levels of outdoor decks have sun and shade that include tables, chairs, loungers and a porch swing. The fenced in back lawn area is enormous enough to play all your favorite games with the confidence your young kids won’t run to the beach. A mile away is the community boat ramp and a kids playground. House equipped with high speed internet.

Ground Level: Bedroom #1 has a king bed with a private bath. Also a huge Rec Room including a ping-pong table, sizable TV and sitting area. Supplied downstairs is a kitchenette with a full sized refrigerator and a microwave. Connected to the laundry room is a half-bath that is convenient to the pool area. From the Rec room is simple access to the pool area which includes an upsized deck area, tiki bar, plenty of deck furnishings and 2 outdoor showers, one enclosed.


Level One: Living area with an open dining area. Kitchen has a new dishwasher, a new stove and a new microwave. Bedroom #2 has a king bed, a day bed with trundle, private bath, flat screen TV and opens onto the deck with ocean vistas. Bedroom #3 has a king bed, flat screen TV, private bath and a work station for those needing to work from “home”. Bedroom #4 has a queen bed. Bedroom #5 has a twin bunk bed. Bedroom 4 and 5 share a full bath.


Conveniences include: Private Pool (optional Heat Fee), Recreation/Game room with Kitchenette, ping-pong table, corn hole (bring your own bags), Outdoor Tiki Bar, Sizable fenced in yard, Central Heat & Air, Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans, Gas Grille, 5 Flat screen TVs, 2 Blu Ray and 2 DVD players, Dishwasher, Oven, 2 Microwaves, 2 decks providing both shade and sun, Tiki Bar, Enclosed Hot/Cold Shower.

Linens & Towels Supplied! (weekly stays only)

No Smoking. No Animals

Rents weekly, Saturday to Saturday. Rents nightly with a 3-nighttime minimum stay (off-season 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. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot 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

Rental home tips and tricks:

Money saving strategies:

• To find the best value, consider shifting your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. 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.
• In the Crystal Coast area, The earlier your group can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are booked very early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Crystal Coast visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines have deals for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning, picking, and booking the right Crystal Coast vacation home:

• Select a designated group leader, select your trip dates, and choose a maximum budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Stay Salty, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is normally available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the host before booking the property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds. You'll need to establish what configuration is best for your group.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or could be applied to your invoice.

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your phone.
• To ensure that no damages are attributed to your visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon your arrival. Call the rental manager immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are a great resource to find the best local spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Keep the property locked while you're out! Don't let burglars spoil your trip.
• Re-check every room of the property to make sure that you've packed all personal items at check-out. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to propel future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.