SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2300 square feet

FINALLY, BACK ON THE MARKET. This 5-bedroom OCEANFRONT Single family home with over 2300 square feet of living space is rentable for the first time in numerous years. With two master bedrooms facing the ocean and a cavernous downstairs great room along with a bedroom, this is ideal for your family hideaway or a great place to “work from home” with expansive vistas of the emerald water and white sand beaches.
STUNNING OCEAN VIEW!!! Private Walk to the beach, and we are located well away from the hordes -- often the beach is completely empty in front of the home, accepting complete enjoyment of the white sandy beaches. You can appreciate the ocean vistas and breezes from the wrap around deck – ideally suited for sunbathing or calming while waiting for the occasional dolphin to swim by. You can play in the sand or swim in the ocean on the wide roomy beach that is only steps from the back door. While in the home or on the deck, you might even see dolphins swimming by.
We want your family to have a great vacation and come back year after year. Appreciate an painless life relaxing on the deck with its handsome ocean view in a peaceful, modest neighborhood with splendid homes. A great home for your long weekend hideaway.
Wonderful location near the new Publix, Food Lion, 2 craft beer pubs, fashionable stores, wine bar, wine market, go-cart track, putt-putt golf, ice cream stores and eateries for every taste. This home is just around the corner to everything you want. The pier is a impressive mile walk down the beach or walk the other way to the point.
Our home offers 5 bedrooms including 2 master bedrooms - each with an ocean view, 1 queen bedroom, a 2-twin bedroom, 1 bedroom downstairs with 2 full beds and a full bath connected to each of the 5 bedrooms! The home sleeps 12 with additional sleeping for 4 on queen futons.
Check-in at 3 pm or later and check-out at 10 am on departure day.
Linens and towels are included.
Sunday-to-Sunday units only in the summer.

About the Area

Emerald Isle is home to this vacation home. 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 Emerald Isle Woods Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park, 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

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the optimal Crystal Coast vacation rental experience:

Finding the best rental value:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental property.
• To find the most suitable vacation home within your budget, we recommend reserving in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, gorgeous weather and the absence of giant crowds at Crystal Coast restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Booking websites usually offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Crystal Coast visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitor guides contain discounts for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to select the perfect rental home in Emerald Isle:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation dates, and select a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is commonly accessible online. If they are not listed, call the property management company before you reserve the property. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If your family is vacationing with pets, you must book a pet-friendly property. Get details on breed, size, and type requirements. Often, property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

During your stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your rental home while you are out. Protect your property!
• During check-in, note any damages to the property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respect your neighbors. Often times, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Re-check the vacation property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a terrific stay? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to fix it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.