Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach - Vacation rental home in Atlantic Beach, NC

About this Property

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

You are a 2 min. walk to the beach access at our 2 bedroom 2 bath Escape Hatch. We have beach chairs available and at the end of your beach day shower off at the outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Open concept living kitchen area with WiFi and intelligent TV. Bedrooms have a queen bed and TV, Walking distance to local Eateries , bars and shopping.
On site complimentary parking and pet friendly with a $50 non-returnable deposit. Max of 4 guest.

About the Area

Located in Atlantic Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Coral Bay Shopping Center and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Atlantic Beach rental property booking tips:

When to visit & When to reserve a rental home:

• In the Crystal Coast area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are reserved early. Booking your rental property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Summer is the most expensive season in Atlantic Beach. To find the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we suggest booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Many management companies supply Crystal Coast area travel guide magazines which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Crystal Coast visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, picking, and booking the perfect Crystal Coast rental:

• Start by selecting vacation dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration you need. Pet friendly cottage steps from the beach has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is commonly available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property manager before booking your rental. Note that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a property that allows animals. Get specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a certain Crystal Coast attraction you are crazy about, browse homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

Have a great stay:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Upon arrival, make note of any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often an excellent source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can typically help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all personal items at departure. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a great stay? Most rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your property and/or property management company was terrific, they would love to hear it. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.