Beautiful 5 BR Soundfront home featuring Boat Slip, Saline Pool, Fire Pit, Hot T - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Soundfront/Intracoastal Sand Castle featuring Boat Slip, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, and XL-Saline Pool. Pool heat available - $750 per week – contact EIR to add. 5 BR, 4 1/2 B. K * K * K * Q * Q.

Spectacular Dock and Intracoastal Vistas: This Island Retreat showcases expansive Bogue Sound and Intracoastal vistas from all three covered, open and screened-in decks PLUS the deep water concrete dock includes a guest wet slip - 4’ at normal low tide, so bring your v-hull boat – with access to Intracoastal right off dock, and a kayak launch, you can boat with ease.

Amazing Living Space: A sizable open-concept living area that includes a 75” flat screen TV with ample white leather seating and even a piano – plus - a chef’s dream gourmet kitchen featuring 60” Wolfe® gas range with 6 burners, charbroiler and griddle as well as twin convection ovens; two Subzero® fridges, a dishwasher, ice-maker, and delightful granite countertops. The sound front dining room comfortably seats 12 at the additional-huge extended table. A huge 40’ screened-in porch just off the pool includes outdoor conversation/reading area, beverage area with refrigerator and just inside is the Game room with pool table, wet bar, enormous 70” flat screen TV, wine cooler and stereo wired to both indoor/outdoor speakers. DirecTV® satellite connected to all 8 flat screen TVs, wood and tile floor (no carpet) and ceiling fans throughout. Washer and Dryer. Wireless Internet.

Grandiose Master Suite: Southern Malibu has a remarkable 3rd floor grandiose master suite with king sleigh bed, sitting area with 75” flat screen TV, gas fireplace, roomy master bath with sizable walk-in shower and soaking tub plus a private sunroom and balcony for spectacular sunset vistas.

Fabulously Private Bedrooms: Four additional bedrooms - each with their own ensuite bathroom, also include large flat screen TV and pillow-top beds – with the ground floor bedroom featuring an outdoor hot/cold shower. All beds made with 5 pillows and No Worries white linens (including comforter); Sand Castle Club bath linens, fluffy bathmats; bathrobes and beach towels.

Resort-like outdoor amenities: The dock home at Malibu features an evening firepit with comfortable lounge seating while the pool deck and soundfront yard showcase a 33’ swimming pool with chaise and Adirondack chairs. An outdoor kitchen featuring 2 grilles – XL Wilmington Grille and XL Big Egg Grille plus soundfront outdoor dining, a 7-person hot tub and a hammock for afternoon naps under the live oaks. ALSO PROVIDED:6 standup paddleboards, 8 kayaks (singles and tandems) 4 bicycles, 2 golf carts (4-passenger and 6-pasenger). Pool heat available - $750 per week - contact EIR to add.

Malibu Sound and Sea Amenity Package: Add-on package includes: Beach Buddy Service - Daily setup/take-down of up to 10 chairs w/footrest and 5 umbrellas includes cooler with a bag of ice. The Malibu Sound and Sea Amenity Package is available Memorial Day thru Labor Day. (weather permitting) - $2000 per week - contact EIR to add.

Bring Your Dog: Pet-Welcoming property means no carpet, leather furnishings and weekly change of all bed linens, including bedspreads and pillow shams. Pet Fee - $250 per dog. Crate/Bowls/Bed supplied.

Weekly only: Available year-round. Pool is winterized November – March. Pet costs, Pool Heat, Malibu Sound and Sea Amenity Package not included in rent – contact us to add.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in Emerald Isle. 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 Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Traveling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park and Flatwaters Paddling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Emerald Isle rental booking tips and tricks:

When to visit & When to reserve a rental home:

• To find the best value, consider changing your vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer vacations during Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Crystal Coast area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, travel guides have discounts for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Planning and choosing the bestvacation home:

• Begin by choosing potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. Beautiful 5 BR Soundfront home featuring Boat Slip, Saline Pool, Fire Pit, Hot T has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is often accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before you reserve your rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to establish what is best for your family.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• 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. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or applied to your contract.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Add the host's contact information to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Record any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, television set or thermostat. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents quite a few issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your peaceful home life. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and attractions you would have not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the property to confirm you've collected all belongings. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a wonderful stay? Most rental home management companies make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property management company was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.