Carolina Dune West! Oceanfront Delight in Emerald Isle, Family & Pet Friendly - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Carolina Dune West is an Oceanfront Delight with its elegantly decorated interior, fun spiral staircase, and cavernous decks overlooking the amazing Crystal Coast. Animals are Welcome!
The 1/2 Duplex West Side unit is available to rent Sunday-Sunday during the prime summer season-(6/2/2024-9/1/2024). Off season days and minimum stays are flexible! If the West side is booked during your desired dates, check the identical East Side unit, Vacation Rental By Owner# 3856917 for availability. For 1/2 duplex units, the midway door is kept locked and secured.
Whole home rental, 8 bedrooms/4 bathrooms is Vacation Rental By Owner# 3854608.

The West side features a comfortable living room with 1 couch, 2 chairs, a Intelligent TV, a dining table seating 4 and 4 stools at the counter, kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and a Keurig coffee pot/regular brew coffee pot combo. On the 1st floor, there is a King bedroom, and a bunk bed room with bottom bunk as a Double, and top bunk as a Twin. There is also a 1st floor bathroom with a tub/shower combo and a single vanity. Savor the enormous deck, with a shaded picnic table for outside dining, or sit on the tall chairs for an extraordinary ocean view with your morning coffee or drink in the evening.
Up that fun spiral staircase, the East side has 2 Queen size bedrooms, each with a separate balcony deck access door. There is also a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo and pedestal sink.
All bedrooms have a flat screen TV for calming in bed after a long day at the beach. Other amenities include high-speed internet, an outside shower off area on the beach walkway, a slow cooker, and a well-supplied kitchen for all your cooking needs!

There is plenty of parking in the long, wide driveway.
Pet Friendly! Dogs only, no more than 2 per stay. Pet fee is per pet. Please add the 35.00 per nighttime pet fee at time of booking, or let the Property Manager know so she can add it. Property Manager will need to a add 2nd pet fee, so please let her know after booking.
Guests must be at least 25 years old to book this unit.
Smoking is not allowed.
Linens and bath towels are included with this rental. Please bring your own beach towels, beach equipment, and chairs. Beach umbrellas, beach chairs, and infant items may be rented locally if needed-ask the property manager for info after booking so you can get them reserved now. There is a laundry room for the East side underneath the front deck area.
Check in is AFTER 4 pm, check out is BEFORE 10 am.
Sunday-Sunday units only during the prime summer season, (6/2/2024-9/1/2024). Off season days and minimum stays are flexible!
All At Waves Edge guests pay a 55.00 damage protection fee at time of booking. This covers you up to 1500.00, only if guests REPORT the DAMAGES BEFORE CHECK OUT to the property manager.

Check out these attractions close by: Emerald Plantation for all your shopping adventures. Flatwaters Paddling, Emerald Isle Adventures, The Salty Pirate Waterslide, The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, or Fort Macon State Park, one of the best preserved Forts in the United States. Stop at the Bogue Inlet fishing Pier, and catch a few for supper! Take a day trip to Hammocks Beach State Park-by ferry. Appreciate painless walking forest trails, and visit the little museum. See Bear Island as well! Don't forget a day adventure to Beaufort by the Sea. Quaint and history filled town you won't want to miss, including the Maritime Museum and Old Burying Grounds at Ann Street United Methodist Church. For a nice hike, visit Emerald Isle Woods Park. For dinner, try everybody's favorite, Rucker John's! Surf's Up Grille, The Trading Post, Flipperz, The Village Market, Fish Hut Grille, or pizza at Michaleangelo's are great places to eat as well. Grab a cool treat at The Sweet Spot, Ben & Jerry's, or DQ. Then event the nighttime away at The Emerald Club, The Growler Bar, or Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the beach. Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Croatan National Forest. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips to get the perfect Crystal Coast rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families book their Summer vacation rentals during Winter holiday get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer months are high season in Emerald Isle. To find the best vacation home within budget, we highly recommend reserving in Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Crystal Coast vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Crystal Coast area visitors guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Crystal Coast visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Planning and picking the bestvacation home:

• Begin by selecting a vacation week and a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Carolina Dune West! Oceanfront Delight in Emerald Isle, Family & Pet Friendly has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly available on booking websites. If they are not listed, reach out to the property manager before booking the rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You'll need to determine what is right for your group.
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to book a pet-friendly property. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, hosts charge pet deposits and fees.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before booking

Have a wonderful stay:

• Get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would at home.
• Upon arrival, record any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor. Often, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• 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 excellent feedback to compel future bookings. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your experience find their best vacation home. 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 fix it.