25% off for 2-week stay in Jan-April. House is the perfect home away from home! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 18
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3100 square feet

5 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Ocean View in Emerald Isle! Private gated community with access to beach only steps away (or golf cart for lugging chairs & stuff). House features handsome new navy West Elm couches in main living area w/ new chambray chairs, new floors, 2 new showers. You have plenty of room to spread out as home sits up on hill with private backyard, 2 decks, and great layout for families (2 bedrooms on top floor, 2 bedrooms on main floor, and 1 bedroom/additional LR on bottom floor)

Conveniences: 2 desks in Master BR and Lower LR w/ printer & fast Wifi for teleworking. Just bring your clothes- Shibumi tent and round tents, beach chairs, 6 bicycles, bocci ball set, golf cart, sand toys - everything you need for a family vacation! New crib, bassinet, infant tub, white noise machine, 2 high-chairs, pack-n-play, and MamaRoo Swing. Great private back yard for fast trips outside with doggies and kiddos. Beaches are not busy. Watch the dolphins in late afternoon swimming in ocean! Weather in Fall, Spring are spectacular with 60s-80s temps. Winter is mild as well and ideal time for dolphin watching.

Open concept living (2 couches + 2 chairs)/ dining (11- ft table) seats 8-12. Additional Teak table on upper deck is ideal for dinner with Oceanview. House has 2 living rooms (1st & 2nd floor main), garage for beach storage, outdoor shower behind laundry room, additional frig in laundry. Kitchen is well-equipped (always have great feedback on kitchen) with all of the essentials…new Pottery Barn dishes, Keurig & Reg coffee pot, new Dutch oven and stock pot, gas grille, new crockpot, pots/pans.

Play tennis and pickle ball at private courts - 1st come 1st serve (2 tennis court locations, 1 tennis/pickle ball). Laundry room w/ full washer and dryer - use our beach towels so you can pack less.

Recently remodeled kitchen with butcher block peninsula and white quartz counter tops. Renovated baths with charming white quartz counters. Home has ample parking to accommodate 3 cars in main drive, with 4 additional in lower drive. (7 total). We have a great golf cart for your use to make trips to the beach , pool , or tennis courts more efficient. House is only 4 homes away from nearest access point. Quiet and calming family neighborhood! Security patrols regularly. Great eateries close by for takeout (we'll leave you a list). Pine Knoll Shores Aqaurium- 20 min, Emerald Isle park (maybe 1 mile) for hiking, runners, and paddle boarding.

Linens: We order towels and linens for your stay. We also offer our beach towels as a convenience - just wash beach towels and return to laundry room. If you prefer to bring your own linens and towels, we can deduct fee upon request.

HOA requires 2 week minimum.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures, 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

2 total pets

Tips for getting the best Morehead City vacation home experience:

Getting the best rental value:

• In the Morehead City area, The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Booking your vacation home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Summer months are the most expensive season in coastal NC. To get the best value, consider changing your vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer weather, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic.
• Some hosts offer promotional rates for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Morehead City area travel guides that include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Morehead City visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Choose your vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. 25% off for 2-week stay in Jan-April. House is the perfect home away from home! has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email or call the property owner before booking your home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish what configuration is suitable for your vacation.
• Some properties allow pets, and others don't. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Does your group require specific amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental home.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental.

During your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your phone, and take a printed copy.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or coffee maker. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents quite a few problems.
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect your property!
• Upon arrival, note any damages to the rental property and immediately contact the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You'll magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Re-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a excellent stay? Many rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your rental property and/or property management company was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.