Beautiful 5 BR Soundfront home featuring Boat Slip, Saline Pool, Fire Pit, Hot T - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Soundfront/Intracoastal Sand Castle featuring Boat Slip, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, and XL-Saltwater Pool. 5 BR, 4 1/2 B. K * K * K * Q * Q. This Island Retreat showcases expansive Bogue Sound and Intracoastal vistas PLUS a deep water concrete dock that includes a kayak launch and guest wet slip - 4’ at normal low tide, so bring your v-hull boat – with access to the Intracoastal Waterway right off the dock. A enormous open-concept living area includes a 75” flat screen TV with ample white leather seating and even a piano – plus a chef’s dream gourmet kitchen featuring a 60” Wolfe® gas range with 6 burners, charbroiler and griddle, as well as twin convection ovens, two Subzero® fridges, a dishwasher, ice maker, and handsome granite countertops. The soundfront dining room comfortably seats 12 at the additional-huge extended table. A remarkable third floor grandiose primary suite features a king sleigh bed, sitting area with 75” flat screen TV, gas fireplace, cavernous primary bath with sizable walk-in shower and soaking tub plus a private sunroom and balcony for magnificant sunset vistas. Private Guest Bedroom Suites, each with their own ensuite bathroom, also include huge flat screen TV and pillow-top beds – with the ground floor bedroom featuring an outdoor hot/cold shower. All beds made with 5 pillows and No Worries white linens (including comforter), Sand Castle Club bath linens, fluffy bathmats, bathrobes and beach towels. A sizable 40’ screened-in porch just off the pool includes outdoor conversation/reading area, drink area with refrigerator, and just inside is the game room with pool table, wet bar, large 70” flat screen TV, wine cooler and stereo wired to both indoor/outdoor speakers. Wood and tile floor (no carpet) and ceiling fans throughout. The dock home at Malibu features an evening firepit with comfortable lounge seating while the pool deck and soundfront yard showcase a 33’ swimming pool with chaise and Adirondack chairs. An outdoor kitchen featuring 2 grilles – XL Wilmington Grille and XL Big Egg Grille, plus soundfront outdoor dining, and a 7-person hot tub under the live oaks. Washer/Dryer. Wireless Internet. Pet-Welcoming property w/crate, bowls, and dog bed included (pet fee required).
Additional Optional Conveniences:
Pet Fee: $250 per dog (non-returnable).
Pool Heat: $750.
Beach Buddy Travel Package: 4 bicycles, 2 golf carts, - $1000.
Beach Buddy Sound Package: 6 Kayaks (singles and tandems), 4 Paddleboards - $1000. Beach Buddy Ocean Package:10 chairs/foot stools, 5 umbrellas, cooler - $750.
Beach Buddy Service at James Street: Daily setup/take-down of Beach Buddy chairs and umbrellas - $750 (weather permitting and available only Memorial Day thru Labor Day weeks).
Holiday Decoration Amenity Package (available Thanksgiving thru New Years Day weeks) - $500.
All costs are weekly. Contact EIR to add any optional amenities. Available year-round. Property is rented weekly only. No smoking.

About the Area

Emerald Isle is home to this vacation home. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Traveling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park and Flatwaters Paddling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

How to book the best Emerald Isle vacation rental experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Summer is high season in Emerald Isle. To get the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warm weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic.
• Property management companies sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers usually offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Many management companies supply Morehead City area visitors guide magazines which will 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 visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to select the perfect vacation home in Emerald Isle:

• Start by choosing your potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Beautiful 5 BR Soundfront home featuring Boat Slip, Saline Pool, Fire Pit, Hot T has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed types is generally available online. If you don't see them listed, contact the property manager before booking the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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. Remember to ask the property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or costs applied to your contract.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the perfect rental.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

More tips for your visit:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the directions to your smartphone.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a hot tub, stereo or thermostat. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief call prevents a lot of difficulties.
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas when you arrive. Get in touch with the host right away to record any issues. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud visitors bothering your peaceful neighborhood. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• At departure, complete a final walk-through to confirm you didn't leave anything behind. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, remember to take video of the property to record its condition.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent feedback to propel more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.