Sea Fern Cottage - The Point @Emerald Isle for the Perfect Family Vacation - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2145 square feet

Whether you have planned a peaceful calming hideaway or a vacation filled with activities, you have chosen the ideal location with Sea Fern Cottage in Emerald Isle. It’s a freshly remodeled home where you have a private pathway that leads you directly to the most beautiful beach at The Point! The Point, a wide sandy beach surrounded by dunes, is the western most section of the island. Warm water, shell gathering, surf fishing and the most extraordinary sunsets make this the best beach on the island, hands down. Sea Fern bungalow is less than a 5 min. walk (0.3 miles) to the beach and has everything you need for your stay, including four adult bicycles, beach toys, a beach wagon, beach chairs and an outdoor shower!

Sea Fern Cottage’s 2145 square feet sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms, with 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins, a twin daybed, a trundle bed, and a pull-out queen. There are 2 full baths and 1 half-bath. Please note that linens are supplied with the housekeeping fee. There is also room to bring your boat with ample parking for your friends and family and boat trailer. Outdoor security cameras onsite. A boat ramp into the sound is only mins. away, as is everything else that Emerald Isle has to offer.

Sea Fern Cottage features open-plan living on the 2nd floor with great natural light, making cooking in the gourmet kitchen a delight. You will adore cooking on the induction stove! This space opens onto a enormous screened deck that puts you high in the trees of the yard. This ambiance gives the home its name, Sea Fern, with the giant trees swaying gently in the breeze like sea fern in a current. Its 3 levels makes it painless to handle a crowd and its outdoor space with a yard, grille and many decks makes getting together with family and friends nearly the best part of the day.

Be sure to discover the island using the great bicycle and walking path that runs the length of Emerald Isle, numerous parks and fishing piers, surf and shore fishing, public boat and kayak launch sites. Check out these attractions close by: Flatwaters Paddling, Emerald Isle Adventures, The Salty Pirate Water Slide, Mac Daddy’s Entertainment Center with mini golf, a driving range, bumper cars, a Sky Trail, bowling and much more. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and Fort Macon State Park, outside of Atlantic Beach are also must-sees. Stop at the Bogue Inlet fishing Pier, and catch a few for supper! Take a day trip to Bear Island at Hammocks Beach State Park-by ferry. Emerald Isle has it all including pretty seafood eateries, nighttime spots and, of course, numerous places to sample ice cream. Be sure to pick out your family's favorite!

Book Sea Fern Cottage, a family-friendly, boat-friendly bungalow that lets you take advantage of everything that the Crystal Coast has to offer.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Finding the best Crystal Coast vacation rental experience:

Find your best deal:

• The sooner your group can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Summer months are high season in the Crystal Coast area. To find the best value, try changing your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your group qualifies for a special rate.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many property management companies supply Crystal Coast area visitor guides that include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Select a group lead, select your trip dates, and choose a spending budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. Sea Fern Cottage - The Point @Emerald Isle for the Perfect Family Vacation has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible online. Otherwise, contact the property owner before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You will need to work out what bed configuration is suitable for your group.
• Are you bringing the family pet? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your rental agreement! Extra fees or costs applied to your agreement.
• If there's a certain Crystal Coast destination you long to visit, look for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .

Some things to know before you go:

• Get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, A/V setup or kitchen appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your rental property while you are gone! Don't let thieves spoil your trip.
• Upon check-in, note any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually a terrific source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed everything at departure. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take video of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a excellent stay? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for clients to provide feedback. If your property and/or property management company was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order 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.