Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Cottage

Open floor plan overlooking Bogue Sound with your own private dock and boat lift! Unwind on the main level sound front covered deck and relax as the sun sets. Savor your morning coffee from the covered master suite deck, also overlooking the sound. Build a fire and roast marshmallows over the brick fire pit overlooking the water. Included with your stay are two stand-up paddle boards as well as two kayaks for you to discover the sound and potentially catch your own fresh seafood. The charming Atlantic Ocean is less than a block's walk from your beach home. Other amenities include a enormous high-top dining table to seat up to six, sizable and comfortable sectional couch. The bedrooms include (Master Suite) 1 King Sleep Number bed, (Guest 1) 1 Queen bed, (Guest 2) 2 twin beds. Convenience Store and Dollar Store are also within walking distance to pick up any last-min. items. Inquire about discounts for military, first responders, teachers, and senior citizens. Animals welcome with prior approval (some limitations apply). Unit is part of a duplex.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Finding the best Emerald Isle vacation home experience:

Sticking to a spending budget:

• Book your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many families reserve their Summer rental homes during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in the Crystal Coast area. To get the best value, try changing your family's Crystal Coast trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation 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 friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guides contain discounts for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Selecting the perfect rental in the Crystal Coast area:

• Start by selecting potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Traveling with pets? 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. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or could be applied to your agreement.
• If there's a specific Crystal Coast attraction you simply love, browse homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your visit:

• Take a copy of the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your . Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if a dispute arises.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Re-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Walk through the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager isn't available, remember to take pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on good reviews to inspire new reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to solve it.