2nd Row, Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Friday-Fri - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 BD/3BA, 2nd Row Oceanview, Dog Friendly, Screened-In Back Deck and Lower Level Game Room

Blu Skyz is a Dog Friendly, 4 Bedroom and 3 Bath Second Row home with painless beach access steps away. Screened-In Porch. Water vistas and sounds of the waves! Cavernous home with space to spread out! Excellent location on Ocean Drive! Walkable to the pier and to ice cream and donuts. We want your family to have a great vacation will gladly answer any questions before you book.

Upstairs: Living area with TV, well supplied kitchen, dining area with table and six chairs and four barstools at counter, laundry room with sink and high efficiency washer and dryer, back screened porch with table and chairs, front deck with seating. Master with full bath, king bed, TV. Second bedroom with queen bed, 3rd bedroom with queen bed, full bath in hallway. Ceiling fans throughout including all the bedrooms. All TVs have Roku.

Downstairs includes a 4th bedroom with a queen bed, a den with a twin trundle day bed, books and games, bathroom and two flex spaces: One room with a workstation, chair, couch, TV, another is a game room with foosball table, table with 4 chairs, kitchenette, microwave, 2nd refrigerator.

Outside: Back yard with space for a fun game of cornhole. Park grille (charcoal) and gas grille available. There are two parking pads at the front with space for 4 cars. Thank you for respecting that the locked outdoor shed, locked garage and three locked owners' closets are kept locked and off-limits to guests.

EASY BEACH ACCESS: The closest beach access is to the left of the home and only 100 steps away and is a sand path with no steps (super simple for the kiddos). The other is to the right of the home and is a boardwalk with a few steps up and a few steps down.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUTt: Check-In time is 4 pm and check-out time is 10 am. Because cleaning well between guests is important to us, we are unable to adjust the check-in and check-out times for our guests. Thank you for your understanding.

TOWELS & LINENS PROVIDED: Bath towels and bed linens are supplied at no charge to our guests. NOTE: However, do bring your own beach towels and beach chairs, or you may arrange to rent these from Island Essentials or Infant Quip.

We supply basic cleaning supplies and kitchen essentials like foil, plastic wrap, trash bags, dishwasher detergent and hand soap. Please bring your own personal toiletries like bath soap and shampoo. We supply starter toilet paper and paper towels to start your week.

FAST WIFI! We sometimes work and school from the beach, so we’ve made sure to have High-speed Wifi throughout the home with a mesh system. All TVs have Roku attached. There is a workstation/desk downstairs.

HOME RULES
NO SMOKING/VAPING. We request that guests do not smoke/vape near the home including the decks because some smoke smell inevitably finds its way into the home and we pride ourselves on providing a "smoke-complimentary" experience as much as possible. Smoke/vape outside only and please try to keep it to the back yard.
DOG FRIENDLY. We welcome well behaved family dogs! No weight limit, up to two. We provide poop baggies and ask owners to promptly clean up after their dogs. Per town regulations, dogs must be leashed outdoors and on the beach.
SECURITY. We have 4 exterior security video cameras that are always on 24/7, two at the front and two at the back of the home.
NO PARTIES/EVENTS: We will ask all reservations to confirm the max. number of 10 guests with an e-mail giving the names of all the guests in their group. We also ask the person making the reservation to use the Vacation Rental By Owner platform to submit a copy of their photo ID within 24 hours of booking to avoid cancellation of the reservation.
OFF LIMITS/LOCKED AREAS: Thank you for respecting that the locked outdoor shed, locked garage and three locked owners' closets are kept locked and off-limits to guests.

THINGS TO DO:
Blu Skyz is located on a flat section of Ocean Drive, which is a great street to walk, bicycle or rollerblade. Emerald Isle is bicycle-friendly with bicycle paths along the major roads and easy bicycle rental if you cannot bring your own. Bicycle or walk to the Emerald Plant. Shopping 2.5 miles away. You can walk effortlessly to the pier via the beach (about 1.5 mile away). Emerald Plant. Shopping, Food Lion or Publix, water park, cinema, shopping, mini-golf, eateries, canoe and kayak units and surf shop are only 2-3 miles away. You'll often find phenomenal tidal pools on our beach during low tide. As with any beach (especially one with sandbars and without lifeguards), know what to do in terms of rip tides. On Emerald Isle, we don't usually get the monster waves you see on the outer banks, but everybody should know about rip tides. Bring flashlights to look for crabs at nighttime and a pair of binoculars to watch the dolphins or birdwatch. Fishing: The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is a 1.5-mile walk on the beach to right. Surf fishing is fashionable especially when the beaches are peaceful. We’ve tried to stock the kitchen with necessary silverware and cookware. If anything is missing, please tell us so we can address the problem. Food/Grocery: Note that the grocery stores are swamped on Saturday when new people arrive.
• Food Lion in the close by Emerald Plant. Shopping Center. The prices are reasonable.
• Publix – next to Emerald Plant. Shopping Center. They offer online-ordering and curbside pick-up through Instacart
• Lowes Foods - A trip across the bridge. They offer online-ordering and curbside pick-up.
• CVS Pharmacy – just before Emerald Plant.• Walgreens Pharmacy – across the bridge, near the Lowe’s Food
• Muttigans Pet Supply - on Emerald Drive close to the pier
• Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Sweet Spot Ice Cream - on Emerald Drive close to the pier
• Flip Flops Donuts - on Emerald Drive close to the pier

Local Activities Nearby:
• Fun World Motorsports (go-carts & amusements)
• Emerald Forest Mini-Golf
• Salty Pirate water park
• Hot Wax Surf and Paddle Sports Units has units available.
• Emerald Plant. Shopping Center Cinemas. It has 4 screens and usually 6 movies
• If you bring your own kayak or SUP, close by access at Emerald Isle Boat Ramp (.9 mile) and Cedar Street Park (1.5 mile)
• Playgrounds close by: Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Park (.7 mile) Blue Heron Park (.9 mile)

Some of our favorite EI Eateries:
• Caribsea – nice dining
• Kathryn’s Bistro – nice dining
• Village Market
• Fish Hut
• Trading Post
• Snapperz
• Shepard's BBQ
• Gaffers

Pizza places: Saturday nighttime is completely jammed. These places will deliver, best to place your delivery order far in advance!
• Michelangelo’s Pizza and Subs
• Lazzara’s Pizza and Subs
• Circle Pizza and Subs

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Croatan National Forest and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Tips for getting the perfect Crystal Coast vacation property experience:

When to book & When to go:

• To find the best value, try shifting your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and October offer great weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. 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? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• In the Crystal Coast area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental home six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Many property management companies supply Crystal Coast area visitors guide magazines which will include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Choose vacation week and spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. 2nd Row, Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Friday-Fri has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking websites. If not, contact the property management company before booking the property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is right for your vacation family.
• If there's a specific Crystal Coast beach you long to visit, keep an eye out for homes that are either close by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking
• 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. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or costs may be applied to your invoice.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, note any problem areas upon check in. Call the host immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be useful.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable visitors bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and attractions you would have never otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let thieves spoil your vacation.
• Re-check every room of the vacation property to make sure that you've packed everything at check-out. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a great time? Most rental management companies make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or host was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was out of order and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.