Location: Emerald Isle, Central Coast, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (VERY IMPORTANT please click on VIDEO to your left)
Accommodations: Home, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 12-14)
..........you have a private pool and hot tub too.
Close your eyes and imagine...your day begins with a steaming cup of hot coffee in hand as you lean up against a mountain of pillows in bed and watch the waves crash against the shore for as far as your eye can see. Longing to spend the day just like this, you remember that the entire family is gathering in the upper gazebo, to watch the sunrise over the ocean. The sound of many voices speaking at once greets you, as you listen to them excitedly discuss the many options for the day.
And the options are many - day trips to sightsee or shop in Morehead City, Swansboro, New Bern or even Wilmington, a ferry ride to Bear Island for shelling and solitude, a kayak ride in the ocean or among the shallows in Bogue Sound, a pontoon or power boat rental at a nearby marina, a bike ride into town along the bike path that winds through the island.
But with the morning progression, you day dream of watching the sunset over Bogue Sound while relaxing in the outdoor hot tub. The wheels are turning in my wife’s brain, as well, as she ponders a leisurely day under the beach umbrella reading her latest novel while the kids dash in and out of the waves with their boogie boards and build enormous sand castles on the beach.
In selecting Emerald Isle for our beach house, we kissed many toads before finding our Prince Charming. Over eight or ten years we visited resort towns in five states and found the friendliest beach with the best value and atmosphere right here in Emerald Isle. One’s children don't simply visit for a week or two, but they make new friends and form lifetime bonds. We wanted a clean, wide beach with sparkling blue/green ocean water just in reach so our access to the beach is simply a walk out of our front door.
And, would you appreciate having a selection of restaurants with delicious local seafood caught daily? Would you like them to be close by with no long lines to contend with? (Are you already getting the idea that we’re quite picky?) And as any woman will tell you, the wife/mother NEVER goes to the beach to clean house or make beds. Upon arrival you will find the house spotless, the beds will be freshly made with linens we provide and bath towels will be laid out.
We wanted to make sure that we could invite plenty of friends and extended family. Beach houses are for sharing, and our beach house is so big you may lose someone if you’re not careful. Imagine the luxury of having two living rooms, one for the children and one for the adults.
Last but not least, Emerald Isle has all of the trimmings of most beach communities, but doesn’t overwhelm you and it keeps its prices to a manageable scale so there will be a few bills in your wallet to get you home and to start saving for next year!
We have included sixteen pictures on our web site to educate you. Seeing the pictures is important but it is a MUST to watch the VIDEO (click on VIDEO upper left). The VIDEO ties the pictures together. Need more pictures? I have them to email you upon request plus additional data with links to further information that will help you make an informed decision. Especially important is the link further down on this web page. Scroll to: Crystal Coast org, "Must review. Excellent area information". It is so important, infact, we make it requirement in the contract where you acknowledge that you have read it. It is very important to us to meet your needs rather than try to sell you something. At this stage it is all about enlightenment.
Like all owners we try to put our best foot forward. To a certain degree we owners tend to embellish. When I use VRBO to find a place for my family I go straight to the 'comments' by past renters. If they don't seem to be that bowled over, then I keep on searching. May I suggest while it is so close and just a click away that you scroll down to 'comments' and click.
Check the online calendar to make sure the dates you want are available before contacting us. We do keep it up to date.
In these challenging financial times making sure you pay the lowest possible rate is imperative. I have done a good bit of research to make sure my rental rates are lower than others. But don’t take my word for it. Do your own research. You find a better rate; I’m going to beat it, assuming it is an apple to apple comparison. Check the rates I have so you know what you are going to have beat to get a lower rate from me. Make sure if you find a lower rate you email me a web link to the other property so that I can see it to make sure it is an apple to an apple.
Thank you so much for visiting our website.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: There is a $200 charge for linen, towels, bed making and cleaning.
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed: Two bedrooms with king beds
- Queen Bed: Two bedrooms with queen beds
- Twin/Single Bed: We call it our children's room. It sleeps four. One bunk bed and one trundle.
- Bunk Bed: We call it our children's room. It sleeps four. One bunk bed and one trundle.
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool: The size of the pool is 12ft X 28ft. It can be heated upon request for $400.
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Oceanfront: There is an access road between the house and the water's edge. House to water about 200ft
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Wet bar with second full refrigerator, 32 inch flat screen tv with surround sound in main living room, second living room with tv/dvd/vhs, extensive library of books/dvd/vhs/games. We have bikes.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WEEKLY RATES: November thru March > $1495, April > $1895, May > $2295,
first two weeks in June and the last two in August > $3495,
mid-June thru mid-August > $4695, September > $1995, October > $1745.
Saturday to Saturday from June thru August.
Weeks from September thru May can begin any day but Saturday.
Long Weekends available at half weekly rate September thru May.
Holiday weeks are $200 higher and rent by the week only. $200 Fee for cleaning,
linen/towels & bed making. 6.75% NC Sales Tax. $300 Refundable Security Deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Love at First Sight - Best Views at Emerald Isle - Emerald Isle, NC - North Carolina Rental Home
- View of the ocean from top porch. - Emerald Isle, NC - North Carolina Rental Home
- Walkway to gazebo from upper porch. - Emerald Isle, NC - North Carolina Rental Home
- Private pool, hot tub, & ocean beyond - Does it get any better than this?
- Close-up of hot tub. Can you hardly wait?
- Living room, kitchen, dining area (not in view to right). Ocean to the left
- Better view of dining area, fireplace and large screen TV
- Kitchen with wet bar & 2nd refrigerator to the right. Standing in dining area.
- The master's master bedroom. Incredible ocean view to my back. On 2nd floor
- The master Master's shower.
- The master Master's whirlpool
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