Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 3 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1318 square feet

Exclusive, complimentary, private ocean front gated parking lot with an outdoor shower and boardwalk to the beach. Avoid hordes, lines, and paying for parking! When headed to the beach with chairs, cooler, towels, etc it's nice to drive over and park ocean front! The home is 0.5 mi from the private beach access. So you can walk to it too. Our private beach access is just one block from the Bogue Inlet Pier with public bathrooms, a convenience store, Surf's Up ocean front restaurant, tackle shop and superb fishing!

The master has a tempur-pedic hybrid california king with a base for raising and lowering head and feet! There a king in the first guest room and a queen in the second. New in 2023 a whole home water filtration and softening system. Kitchen and bathrooms modernized in 2022. New appliances, cabinets, tile, kitchen countertop space tripled, master bath converted to a walk in shower, etc.! Brand new HVAC May 2022. The back deck and much of the backyard privacy fencing was replaced in 2020. In 2020, the entire private beach access boardwalk was replaced and the dock at the sound side Cedar Street Park was completely rebuilt. The sound side dock is just 0.2 miles from the home! This home was initially remodeled in 2019 with brand new furnishings, floor and paint. While there will be a Vacation Rental By Owner fee at checkout, there will be no additional costs from the owner for linens, cleaning, crib or high chair.

This property is thoroughly cleaned every week. Rest assured the home is disinfected including every light switch, door handle, etc!

Attractively landscaped property with a very private backyard, huge outdoor shower with hot water, enormous deck and gas grille. Sun room overlooking the backyard. One story, so NO stairs to climb! Master suite has a cal king bed and private bath, a king and queen in the other 2 bedrooms. Hampers in each room, separate laundry room and outdoor clothes line.

Roku TV's in every bedroom and living room with Cable TV, Hulu subscription on each TV for a sizable selection of TV shows and movies! Blu-ray in living room, high speed internet, modern furnishings and decor, many games to play, completely outfitted kitchen, plenty of dishes and cutlery to last the day .

Located in the heart of EI so you can walk to many stores and eateries. Several grocery stores are just 4 mins. from the home. Walk to the sound front Cedar Street Park at the end of the street (0.2mi), sit on the bench at the end of the dock and appreciate our glorious sunsets! It's also ideal for cyclists...11 mile bicycle path. Bring your bicycles! (units available on the island).

Linens included (bed sheets, blanket, 4 pillows per bed, towel sets, which include a bath, hand and wash cloth per person as well as bath mats are also supplied). The kitchen includes 2 dish towels and 2 dish cloths. Free first trash bag, 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, a roll of paper towels, and salt, pepper and spices to get your calming vacation started. Also supplied is hand soap next to each sink. Free crib and high chair available.

Hurricanes: Travel insurance when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner is optional, but is strongly recommended for this time of year. If you choose not to purchase insurance, no refunds will be given in the event of cancellation, including mandatory hurricane evacuation.

NO SMOKING! Units are Saturday to Saturday.

While no family pets are allowed, the owner's dog has been inside of the home, so pet dander may be present.

Saturday to Saturday weekly units only. Check in at 4pm and Check out at 10am.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. 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

How to book the best Emerald Isle vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer months are high season in the Morehead City area. To find the largest rental home within budget, we highly recommend booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at the beach and popular Morehead City attractions. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Book your rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Some property managers offer promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Morehead City area magazine upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, travel guides contain coupons for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Make a plan and choose the bestvacation home:

• Select dates and spending budget.
• Decide how many beds and the bed configuration your group needs. Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Morehead City rentals search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, call the property manager before reserving the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what bed configuration is right for your vacation group.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. .
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Ask for information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Be aware that some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.

Some things to know before you go:

• We recommend storing the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Make a record of any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the owner. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers disrupting your peaceful home life. Use the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and attractions you would've never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed everything at departure. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, take pictures of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to stimulate more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review find their best vacation home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.