SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

FINALLY, BACK ON THE MARKET. This 5-bedroom OCEANFRONT Single family home with over 2300 square feet of living space is rentable for the first time in numerous years. With two master bedrooms facing the ocean and a cavernous downstairs great room along with a bedroom, this is ideal for your family hideaway or a great place to “work from home” with expansive vistas of the emerald water and white sand beaches.
STUNNING OCEAN VIEW!!! Private Walk to the beach, and we are located well away from the hordes -- often the beach is completely empty in front of the home, accepting complete enjoyment of the white sandy beaches. You can savor the ocean vistas and breezes from the wrap around deck – ideally suited for sunbathing or calming while waiting for the occasional dolphin to swim by. You can play in the sand or swim in the ocean on the wide roomy beach that is only steps from the back door. While in the home or on the deck, you might even see dolphins swimming by.
We want your family to have a great vacation and come back year after year. Appreciate an painless life relaxing on the deck with its handsome ocean view in a peaceful, modest neighborhood with enchanting homes. A great home for your long weekend hideaway.
Wonderful location near the new Publix, Food Lion, 2 craft beer pubs, fashionable stores, wine bar, wine market, go-cart track, putt-putt golf, ice cream stores and eateries for every taste. This home is just around the corner to everything you want. The pier is a alluring mile walk down the beach or walk the other way to the point.
Our home offers 5 bedrooms including 2 master bedrooms - each with an ocean view, 1 queen bedroom, a 2-twin bedroom, 1 bedroom downstairs with 2 full beds and a full bath connected to each of the 5 bedrooms! The home sleeps 12 with additional sleeping for 4 on queen futons.
Check-in at 3 pm or later and check-out at 10 am on departure day.
Linens and towels are supplied.
Sunday-to-Sunday units only in the summer.

About the Area

Emerald Isle is home to this vacation home. Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Croatan National Forest and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park, 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

Pets not allowed

Getting the best Morehead City vacation home experience:

When to book & When to go:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Summer is the most expensive season in coastal NC. Book your Morehead City rental in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your family qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property managers often offer guests an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Find a copy of your local Morehead City visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitors guide magazines contain money saving offers on nearby shops and restaurants.

Selecting the best vacation home in the Morehead City area:

• Select dates and maximum budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Morehead City rentals search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available on booking pages. If not, reach out to the property manager before you book the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If your group is bringing pets, you'll need to book a rental that allows animals. Ask for details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Some property owners require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are available and included before booking.

More tips for your visit:

• Add the owner's phone number to your phone. Understand and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Keep your property safe!
• Upon check-in, make note of any damages to the property and immediately contact the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious vacationers bothering your home life. Employ the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great local food and places you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• On check-out day, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will be thankful you shared your feedback find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.