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Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point

Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point

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Prior Engagement is a classic beach cottage ready for you to relax and enjoy!
Front porch was resurfaced in 2021 and gets great sun all day!
Living Room sectional offers lots of seating for comfortable days in
TV set up on a grass cloth wall with Cable and Roku for rainy day entertainment
Dining room open to the living room.  Seating for up to 8 at the table

Overview of Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Popular LocationSalty Pirate Water Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEmerald Isle Adventures7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBogue Inlet Fishing Pier8 min drive
  • AirportNew Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

Master Suite

Queen Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point

This classic beach cottage is located just one block from the beach and Bogue Inlet. Being so close (3min walk) allows for a convenient stroll to splash and tan ocean side or catch world class red drum while fishing the Bogue Inlet!

From the moment you arrive at this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home it immediately evokes memories of the charming original beach cottages of Emerald Isle. The open floor plan kitchen/dining/living area is where most time is spent when not on the beach and it allows for a great place to gather and entertain friends and family. With two decks and plenty of covered space underneath you can easily move things outside, especially when the "Party Lights" are on downstairs! Dogs under 35 pounds are welcome guests with a pet fee. Bed linens and bath towels are included for up to 10 people so all you need to bring are your beach towels!

The Master Suite has a queen size bed and its own private bathroom with shower. The Bunk Room has a pair of twin over full bunks which make this room a cozy and fun kids' space. The Queen Room has a queen size bed with lots of warm natural lighting. The hall bath has a full size tub but most folks prefer to use the outdoor shower after a long day of fun and sun! Books, games, TVs with cable, Roku, and a DVD player mean that even rainy days at the beach can be entertaining here! Washer and dryer are included as is a grill so you can have the amenities of home while on vacation.

The Point is the area at the end of Coast Guard Rd. known for its quiet and family friendly/ neighborhood feel. Since the beach faces south, there is plenty of sun all day and you can watch the sunset over the water at Bogue Inlet in the evening!

In addition to your beach chair, bring your bikes and ride the elaborate Emerald Isle bike path all over the island to find fun shops and restaurants. We love all of our beach buds and look forward meeting you!

Property manager

Matt and Hilary
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Gates at all stairs. One level living.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs up to 50 lbs. $175 nonrefundable pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed.
No cooking, frying, open flame, or grilling on decks. No grilling or open flame allowed under the home, must be at least 10ft. away from building.
Home has a septic system. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No hygiene products, no bleach, no grease/ oil should ever be put in drains.
Parking limited to 5 vehicles. Neighborhood quiet hours are 10p-8a. Keep furnishings in good order and trash in bins, no daily housekeeping provided.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in The Point, a neighborhood in Emerald Isle. 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. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 4 min drive
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 6 min drive
  • Emerald Plantation - 7 min drive
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 7 min drive
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • 34 Degrees North - 10 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 11 min drive
  • Bake Bottle & Brew - 15 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett A.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Prior Engagement is Excellent
Great location at a great price. This was our first trip to Emerald Isle (beautiful place on the Point). My Mom vacations there and it was her 80th birthday. She wanted all of her kids, grandkids and great grandkids in attendance. My kids/grandkids were set, but my wife and I needed pet friendly and we found Prior Engagement. It was perfect for our needs. The owners/hosts seem like good folks and they checked in on us to make sure that all was good to go. The fenced in yard is a fabulous addition to pet friendly as well. My only beef (and not a big deal) and why I gave 3 stars to check-in and cleanliness has to do with the property management company. I followed the check-in procedures provided by the owners/hosts, however, when I telephoned the property management number to check-in (in accordance with the check-in procedure), I was told that I needed an after hours check-in approval (check-in is 3 PM and it was 3:45) and that I would have to stop at the property management address and enquire as to whether or not an "after hours check-in lock box and pin had been provided". I said, "I just need the door code to the house". The agent got testy with me and informed me that I was incorrect. I said, "Ok, please text me the address of the property management office. Ten mins later, I got a text with the door code to the house. As far as cleanliness is concerned, I had to wash pretty much every kitchen item before it could be used. Not the owners' fault.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Travis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great time
Great place a little dated but great place to have pets but long walk after a knee replacement
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous getaway
Lovely house for our family and had everything we needed for a relaxing week. Beach was a bonus! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Memories
The beach house was adorable and perfect for our family of 6 adults. It was a nice walk to the beach and the time at the water was amazing. We will define be back to EI
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Really nice home, great amenities. If you bring your pup, it’s the absolute perfect setup!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Hilary

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Originally from Raleigh, NC we both grew up loving the beach and as a couple have been fortunate enough to travel all over the world but have the most fun when we keep things simple. As a career firefighter and clinical researcher our schedules are not typical but always allow for plenty of time to find fun adventures!

Why they chose this property

While visiting family in 2017 we came across this home and after a quick walk through we were in love! We jumped at the opportunity to make this our place to relax and bring our dog, Teddy, as often as possible. Since then we have gotten engaged and married here at The Watson House just down Coast Guard Rd. so the name "Prior Engagement" was an easy choice. This is such a special place to us and we are glad to share it with you and look forward to building lasting relationships with everyone who loves the beach as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Our favorite part of this property is that it provides lots of entertaining space and room for lots of people. Coming from big families we usually gather around food, so we enjoy the kitchen/ living area and the open space underneath the most, especially when the "Party Lights" are on! Being able to quickly walk to the beach but not be in the main flow of traffic means there is privacy while also getting the best access to the area.

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