A Gritty Palace. Gorgeous. Oceanfront. Pool and Hot Tub! - Vacation rental home in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Oceanfront 14’ x 26’ swimming pool and hot tub (pool is closed from November through March). Three primary suites each with K, hottub, and TV, one on top floor with oceanfront deck. Bonus room on the top level with QSS. Elevator goes to all levels. Dishwasher, 2 fridges, washer/dryer, wet bar, two-zone wine cooler, 7 flat-screen cable TVs including 48” HD plasma and surround sound in living area, oceanfront deck, primary bath, and top floor bedroom, DVD player, wireless Internet access, ceiling fans throughout. Reverse floor plan (Main living area on top floor) elegantly furnished and decorated. Panoramic unrestricted view of Atlantic Beach. On a clear day, you can see the Cape Lookout lighthouse (bring your binoculars). Covered and open decks with porch furnishings, gas grille, and an outside shower. Professionally landscaped. Recommended close by golf courses are Morehead City Country Club and North River. Painless access to NC Aquarium, Fort Macon, welcome center with enormous gift and book shop, historical Beaufort, and Cape Lookout. Weekly only. Available year-round. No smoking. No family pets.

About the Area

Located in Pine Knoll Shores, this vacation home is on the beach. Country Club of the Crystal Coast and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Rachel Carson Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Morehead City vacation property experience:

Sticking to your budget:

• The earlier your group can book, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved early. Booking your rental property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• June, July, and August are high season in the Morehead City area. To find the best value, try shifting your vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your family qualifies for a special rate.
• Property management companies usually offer their guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for details.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Morehead City area visitor guides which include special deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Morehead City area magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Filter your search:

• Select vacation week and budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration you need. A Gritty Palace. Gorgeous. Oceanfront. Pool and Hot Tub! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the host before you reserve the home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what bed configuration is best for your family.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs applied to your invoice.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? Use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. .

More tips for your visit:

• Get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your rental property. Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• At Check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers bothering your peaceful home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Upon check-out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you didn't leave anything behind. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent ratings to stimulate future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.