25% off for 2-week stay in Jan-April. House is the perfect home away from home! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 18
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3100 square feet

5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Ocean View in Emerald Isle! Private gated community with access to beach only steps away (or golf cart for lugging chairs & stuff). House features elegant new navy West Elm couches in main living area w/ new chambray chairs, new floors, 2 new showers. You have plenty of room to spread out as home sits up on hill with private backyard, 2 decks, and great layout for families (2 bedrooms on top floor, 2 bedrooms on main floor, and 1 bedroom/additional LR on bottom floor)

Conveniences: 2 desks in Master BR and Lower LR w/ printer & fast Wifi for teleworking. Just bring your clothes- Shibumi tent and round tents, beach chairs, 6 bicycles, bocci ball set, golf cart, sand toys - everything you need for a family vacation! New crib, bassinet, infant tub, white noise machine, 2 high-chairs, pack-n-play, and MamaRoo Swing. Great private back yard for fast trips outside with doggies and kiddos. Beaches are not busy. Watch the dolphins in late afternoon swimming in ocean! Weather in Fall, Spring are striking with 60s-80s temps. Winter is mild as well and ideal time for dolphin watching.

Open concept living (2 couches + 2 chairs)/ dining (11- ft table) seats 8-12. Additional Teak table on upper deck is ideal for dinner with Oceanview. House has 2 living rooms (1st & 2nd floor main), garage for beach storage, outdoor shower behind laundry room, additional frig in laundry. Kitchen is well-equipped (always have great feedback on kitchen) with all of the essentials…new Pottery Barn dishes, Keurig & Reg coffee pot, new Dutch oven and stock pot, gas grille, new crockpot, pots/pans.

Play tennis and pickle ball at private courts - 1st come 1st serve (2 tennis court locations, 1 tennis/pickle ball). Laundry room w/ full washer and dryer - use our beach towels so you can pack less.

Recently modernized kitchen with butcher block peninsula and white quartz counter tops. Renovated baths with striking white quartz counters. Home has ample parking to accommodate 3 cars in main drive, with 4 additional in lower drive. (7 total). We have a great golf cart for your use to make trips to the beach , pool , or tennis courts more efficient. House is only 4 homes away from nearest access point. Quiet and peaceful family neighborhood! Security patrols regularly. Great eateries close by for takeout (we'll leave you a list). Pine Knoll Shores Aqaurium- 20 min, Emerald Isle park (maybe 1 mile) for hiking, runners, and paddle boarding.

Linens: We order towels and linens for your stay. We also offer our beach towels as a convenience - just wash beach towels and return to laundry room. If you prefer to bring your own linens and towels, we can deduct fee upon request.

HOA requires 2 week minimum.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Getting the best Emerald Isle rental home experience:

Getting the most from your rental home budget:

• Summer is high season in Emerald Isle. Booking a rental in Spring or Fall is a good way to save on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Crystal Coast vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• The earlier you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Booking your rental property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Property managers sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, travel guides contain coupons for local accommodations and attractions.

Filter your search:

• Choose a designated group leader, choose your vacation week, and choose a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. 25% off for 2-week stay in Jan-April. House is the perfect home away from home! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property owner before reserving the property. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull-out couches.
• Are you visiting for a single attraction? Try a map search to find nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before booking.
• If your group is traveling with pets, you must book a property that allows animals. Make sure to ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Be aware that some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your smartphone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During arrival, document any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your peace and quiet. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and scenic spots you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your things!) by locking the property when you are out, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the property to confirm you've collected all personal items. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. 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.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great ratings to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.