4 bedroom retreat just two blocks from ocean access. Pet-friendly! - Vacation rental home in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 7
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Unwind with the whole family at this relaxing place to stay. Painless walk to the residential beach access, or drive over and bring all your gear! Inside you'll find four comfortable beds, plus a futon that opens into a full bed. Bathrooms newly modernized with two tile showers. Classic 1960's beach bungalow with all the modern amenities. Recently refreshed, guests will find updated bathrooms and a handsome streamlined kitchen.

With a private home, your family will savor a peaceful space with parking right outside the door. A fast walk across the street takes you to the beach access, or you can drive over with the access key and take everything you might want! Beach access as stairs across the dune or ramp access. Bicycle racks are available, too, so you can bring all your bicycles! Ride around the street and you can come out on the sidewalk which can take you all the way to the Atlantic Beach Food Lion, movies, shopping and the AB circle!

Key card also gives you sound-side parking access. You can locally rent paddleboards or kayaks and appreciate them in the sound. Appreciate fishing at the ocean or sound access points.

Guests at the home have appreciated the peaceful street away from traffic and tons of people. Nap in a hammock, read a book on the porch, take a walk through a peaceful neighborhood, here you will be able to relax and really enjoy a true vacation.

About the Area

This cottage is located in Pine Knoll Shores. Country Club of the Crystal Coast and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Flatwaters Paddling and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips to get the best vacation home experience:

When to visit Pine Knoll Shores & When to book:

• Summertime is high season in the Crystal Coast area. Booking in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our favorite way to save money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable properties. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season.
• The earlier your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Booking your rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites often offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, management companies supply Crystal Coast area travel guides which will include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Crystal Coast area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose your prefectvacation home:

• First, have your family commit to a vacation week and a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. 4 bedroom retreat just two blocks from ocean access. Pet-friendly! has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available online. Otherwise, email the host before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, filter your search for a pet-friendly vacation rental. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

More considerations for your visit:

• Get the property manager's phone number and arrival/departure procedures for your rental. Store the manager's information in your smartphone.
• Note any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night 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 a great source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking and securing the home when you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great reviews to propel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.