Easy Beach Access & Ocean View! 4Bd\/3Ba -family-friendly, Walk\/bike to shops - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1604 square feet

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Painless walk to the beach! See the ocean from 2 levels of front balconies! Spectacular sunset vistas on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Great for families - close to activities - golf, mini golf, Salty Pirate summer water park for kids, and the Growler for the adults ;-)

This 4-bedroom unit has handsome ocean vistas, a walk to the beach access, a peaceful street, and a 1/2 block walk to Beach Access. Close to shopping, coffee stores, grocery stores, waterpark, or the fashionable Growler Pub, mini-golf, and more. In short, the ideal, worry-complimentary vacation spot. Linens, towels, and kitchen basics, shower basics are ALL supplied -no additional costs!

We want your family to have a great, fun beach vacation on Emerald Isle and come back next year. We've got beach chairs, a cart, a shade nija canopy and a BBQ grille for you to use. Various beach toys, plus washer/dryer, outdoor shower....

Our comfortable beach home is 100 yards away from access to a peaceful beach on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Complete decks on both floors with plenty of seating and ocean vistas/sea and hear the waves. 4 bed/3 baths in ideal shape - 2 queen bedrooms with ocean view, king bedroom with en suite bathroom, and 2 twins downstairs mean there's room for everybody. High-speed internet (30 Down/5 up) and all TVs have Roku attached.

New (2025) crossover to the uncrowded Emerald Isle beach. This little group of homes has its own public entrance to the beach with NO car parking (golf carts are ok). The Western Ocean Access beach is an simple walk to the right if you want a life-guarded beach, another coffee shop, a pizza place, and more.

Absolutely No Smoking or family pets.
This is the East side of the duplex, with an additional parking space available. The West side is also rented, no smoking or events are allowed on either half.
Check-in at 4 pm or after and check-out at 10 am on departure day.

Details about the unit
The middle floor has a huge open kitchen and dining area with seating for eight—two sliding doors to access the porch with cafe table, outdoor couch..
The top floor has 2 queen bedrooms with access to the deck with seating and 1 shared bathroom. The primary bedroom has a king bed with a private bath.
Covered parking for 1-2 cars plus a enormous driveway with ample room for parking.
Washer/dryer and propane grille are available.
There is a doorbell cam for package safety and security. We can turn it off during your stay or leave it on - whichever makes you the most comfortable.

Beach!
We have a collection of beach chairs, a cart, “floaty things”, some sand toys, 3 sit-on-top kayaks, and a shade awning for everybody to share. Things break or get added as the season goes on, so you never know what treasure in in the "Beach Box."
Beach Access: There is public beach access 1/2 a block away. Lifeguarded beach is just to the right by the Western Ocean access beach once you hit the sand, or stay in the uncrowded section immediately over the walkway.
Fishing: The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is a 1.6-mile drive or a 1-mile walk on the beach to the east. Surf fishing is trendy especially when the beaches are peaceful.
Do keep an eye out for rip tides on any North Carolina beach.
Sand! Our cleaning team works hard, but please know that the wind and wet toes bring sand everywhere. Rinse your feet with the hose, or use the outdoor shower!
Kayak tours/rental and a surf shop are also within walking distance just at the entrance to our street.

Biking & Walking
Emerald Isle is bicycle-friendly with bicycle paths along the major roads and painless bicycle rental if you cannot bring your own. Bicycle or walk to the Emerald Plantation Shopping or Food Lion each morning to pick up a coffee or a treat. It's less than a mile away.
You can walk comfortably to the pier via the beach (about a mile away). Emerald Isle Woods Park is also about a mile away and has a pretty view of the sound at sunset, a fishing pier, frisbee golf and walking trails.
Theres a great playground just down the road near the EI Community Center as well.

Family Fun Activities: Right around the corner you'll find
Fun World go-carts & amusements, Salty Pirate waterpark, Emerald Forest Mini-Golf – all very close. Check for hours.
Hot Wax Surf and Paddle Sports Units about half a mile away has units available.
Golfin’ Dolphin is across the bridge and down Rt 58 ( 3 ½ miles total) - mini golf, sky trail, go-karts, more
Emerald Isle Woods Park – down Coast Guard Lane – disc golf, woodsy hiking trail, spectacular sunsets from the intercoastal pier.
Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium is located about 15 miles away

Eateries in the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center:
Burger place (Hwy 55 Burger, Shakes, and Fries)
Pizza place (Michelangelo’s). Saturday nighttime is completely jammed. Telephone far in advance!
American-style restaurant --Rucker Johns -everybody can find something here, and it gets good reviews

Breakfast at the Beach!
Giovani's Brooklyn Bagels - till 1pm - fresh yummy, in the back of Emerald Isle Plaza
Flip Flops Donuts - till 12 - made right on site, amazingly good independent donut shop
Village Market - breakfast and lunch, sundries, counter service. Popular
Trading Post - want something more fancy? Breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner. Check the menu, and go early, it is popular!
Date nighttime? Caribsea is just off the main road , and there are tons of choices in Swansboro, many with vistas of the river out to the ocean.

Food/Grocery: Food Lion and Publix in the close by (0.6 miles, an 11-min. walk) Emerald Plantation Shopping Center. The prices are reasonable. Note that they are swamped on Saturday when new people arrive. And all those folks can quickly empty the fresh veggies and fruit.
Lowes Foods (3.2 miles, 11 min drive) - A trip across the bridge; usually not necessary. They will shop for you and do delivery, however.
Piggly Wiggly (7 miles and 12 mins. away from the home): A convenient stop on the way in if you are coming in from Jacksonville. If you are coming in on a Saturday or Sunday it'll be much less busy.

Shopping: There is plenty of shopping on Emerald Isle and right at the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center with beach wear, book store, jewelry, movie theater... Not to mention beach “superstores” like Waves, etc.

Closest drug store: CVS Pharmacy - Photo too (1.1 miles, 3 min drive)

Check-in/check-out: Standard Check-In time is 4 pm and check-out time is 10 am.

Beach Towels: Please bring beach towels. There isn't time to turn around the home for the next guest and clean beach towels.

Food in the House: We've tried to stock the kitchen with necessary silverware and cookware. If anything is missing, please tell us so we can address the problem. You will also find standard spices, common items (oil), and some standard refrigerator stuff.

There should be coffee pods for the first morning, and a Mr Coffee as well. And tea bags!

Thus you will find some items in the refrigerator. These items are left because when we have rented, we have been frustrated that cooking is hard without them and we end up doing additional runs to the grocery store. Please feel complimentary to use anything you find. If you have food you don't want to bring home and won't spoil in the next few weeks, feel complimentary to leave it. (We clean out and refresh these items each summer, don't worry).

Next Door: Since this is a duplex we ask that folks be respectful of the families that are renting the other side of the home and our co-owner expects the same of their families.

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. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. 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

Know Before you Go

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Owner is allergic. Absolutely no pets

Tricks and tips to get the very best vacation rental experience:

When to book & When to go:

• Booking in Spring or Fall is a great way to save on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Morehead City vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• The sooner you can book, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Many rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Morehead City area visitors guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Selecting and booking the perfectrental:

• Choose a group leader, select your vacation dates, and choose a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. Easy Beach Access & Ocean View! 4Bd\/3Ba -family-friendly, Walk\/bike to shops has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is commonly available on booking pages. If not, reach out to the host before booking the vacation property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's a specific Morehead City attraction you simply love, search for properties that are either nearby, or those that cater to your needs.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or costs could be applied to your invoice.

More considerations for your visit:

• Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• To ensure that no damages are attributed to your family's stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the rental manager immediately to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few problems.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are away, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a fantastic vacation? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for guests to provide comments. If your property and/or property management company was fantastic, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong 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.