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Susie's Ocean Retreat (formerly Footprints), Oceanfront House - Emerald Isle NC!
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Popular amenities
- Private pool
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
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Emerald Isle, NC
- Emerald Isle Woods ParkPlace, Emerald Isle Woods Park12 min walk
- Emerald Isle BeachPlace, Emerald Isle Beach3 min drive
- Salty Pirate Water ParkPlace, Salty Pirate Water Park3 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)55 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Floor #1 - Half Bath (East Side)
Floor #1 - Half Bath (West Side)
Floor #2 - Full Bathroom (East Side)
Floor #2 - Full Bathroom (East Side)
Floor #2 - Full Bathroom (West Side)
Floor #2 - Full Bathroom (West Side)
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Susie's Ocean Retreat (formerly Footprints), Oceanfront House - Emerald Isle NC!
Get Ready to leave your footprints in the sand at Susie's Ocean Retreat!
This Oceanfront Side-By-Side Duplex with Private Oceanfront 32 ft by 16 ft in-ground swimming pool (not heated) provides ample space for your next family vacation with 8 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, and 2 Half Baths!
Enjoy elegance and luxury in a beach house with seascape vistas – and a swimming pool! And we are located well away from the crowds -- often the beach is completely empty in front of the house. It has been floor-toceiling recently renovated by Susie with an upscale modern coastal vibe.
Exterior Connecting Doors makes for easy access between both sides on the oceanfront deck for your convenience! During In Season only the Full property can be rented. Each duplex side Susie's Ocean Retreat East and Susie's Ocean Retreat West can be RENTED AS SEPARATE HOMES DURING "OFF SEASON" ONLY.
Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet so you can check your e-mail while on vacation.
Ground Level: Covered Parking.
Level One: 2 Living Rooms with 60 inch Flat Screen TVs, 2 Large Dining Areas, 2 Kitchen/Bar Areas with additional seating. There are 2 Half-Baths on this Level.
Level Two: 6 Bedrooms each have a Queen Bed while 2 Bedrooms each have a Twin XL/Queen Bunk Set. There are also 4 Full Baths on Level Two.
Amenities Include: High Speed Wireless Internet, Central Air and Heat, Enclosed Hot and Cold Outdoor Showers, Open/Covered Gated decks with rocking chairs & hammock swings, charcoal grill and picnic table, 3 TVs. 2 Dishwashers, 2 Washer/Dryers, 2 Microwaves. Beautifully decorated with books, puzzles and movie library for kids. Landscaped lawn, dunes deck with private beach walkway.
Linens and Towels Provided with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.
No Smoking.
Up to 2 Dogs Allowed with our All-Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly and Nightly stays - No fee! It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file.
Rents Weekly Saturday - Saturday. Rents Nightly with a 3 night minimum in advance April - May and October - November ONLY.
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#19. POOL LEASE ADDENDUM TERMS POOL: Tenant is responsible for the proper care of swimming pool. Pool use is "At Your Own Risk". It is a parent or guardian¡s responsibility to watch children at all times during pool use. Children must not to be left unattended during pool use. No diving into the pool is ever allowed since serious injury, paralysis or even death could occur. Damage to the pool itself due to tenant misuse will result in additional charges. It is imperative everyone (adults and children) shower before entering the Pool to remove sand and suntan lotion from their feet, hands and body. The Pool is maintained by Bluewater Real Estate. . Any questions regarding the safe use and operation of the Pool should be referred to Bluewater Real Estate (252) 354-2323. Tenant does hereby covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless both the owners of subject property and their Agent, Bluewater Real Estate, from and against all liability, loss, damage, claims or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for bodily injury, paralysis or death and/or property damage, to the extent permissible by law, arising out of or in connection with the misuse of Pool.
Please Note:
(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through VRBO. The card provided at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.
(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are strictly prohibited unless approved by management.
This Oceanfront Side-By-Side Duplex with Private Oceanfront 32 ft by 16 ft in-ground swimming pool (not heated) provides ample space for your next family vacation with 8 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, and 2 Half Baths!
Enjoy elegance and luxury in a beach house with seascape vistas – and a swimming pool! And we are located well away from the crowds -- often the beach is completely empty in front of the house. It has been floor-toceiling recently renovated by Susie with an upscale modern coastal vibe.
Exterior Connecting Doors makes for easy access between both sides on the oceanfront deck for your convenience! During In Season only the Full property can be rented. Each duplex side Susie's Ocean Retreat East and Susie's Ocean Retreat West can be RENTED AS SEPARATE HOMES DURING "OFF SEASON" ONLY.
Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet so you can check your e-mail while on vacation.
Ground Level: Covered Parking.
Level One: 2 Living Rooms with 60 inch Flat Screen TVs, 2 Large Dining Areas, 2 Kitchen/Bar Areas with additional seating. There are 2 Half-Baths on this Level.
Level Two: 6 Bedrooms each have a Queen Bed while 2 Bedrooms each have a Twin XL/Queen Bunk Set. There are also 4 Full Baths on Level Two.
Amenities Include: High Speed Wireless Internet, Central Air and Heat, Enclosed Hot and Cold Outdoor Showers, Open/Covered Gated decks with rocking chairs & hammock swings, charcoal grill and picnic table, 3 TVs. 2 Dishwashers, 2 Washer/Dryers, 2 Microwaves. Beautifully decorated with books, puzzles and movie library for kids. Landscaped lawn, dunes deck with private beach walkway.
Linens and Towels Provided with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.
No Smoking.
Up to 2 Dogs Allowed with our All-Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly and Nightly stays - No fee! It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file.
Rents Weekly Saturday - Saturday. Rents Nightly with a 3 night minimum in advance April - May and October - November ONLY.
-------------------------------------------
#19. POOL LEASE ADDENDUM TERMS POOL: Tenant is responsible for the proper care of swimming pool. Pool use is "At Your Own Risk". It is a parent or guardian¡s responsibility to watch children at all times during pool use. Children must not to be left unattended during pool use. No diving into the pool is ever allowed since serious injury, paralysis or even death could occur. Damage to the pool itself due to tenant misuse will result in additional charges. It is imperative everyone (adults and children) shower before entering the Pool to remove sand and suntan lotion from their feet, hands and body. The Pool is maintained by Bluewater Real Estate. . Any questions regarding the safe use and operation of the Pool should be referred to Bluewater Real Estate (252) 354-2323. Tenant does hereby covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless both the owners of subject property and their Agent, Bluewater Real Estate, from and against all liability, loss, damage, claims or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for bodily injury, paralysis or death and/or property damage, to the extent permissible by law, arising out of or in connection with the misuse of Pool.
Please Note:
(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through VRBO. The card provided at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.
(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are strictly prohibited unless approved by management.
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About the area
Emerald Isle
Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is by the ocean. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammocks Beach State Park and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting.

Emerald Isle, NC
What's nearby
- Emerald Isle Woods Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Emerald Isle Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Salty Pirate Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Emerald Plantation - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Emerald Forest Golf - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
- Havelock Station - 33 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 6 min drive
- Surf's Up Grill And Bar - 6 min drive
- 34 Degrees North - 7 min drive
- Dunkin' - 8 min drive
- Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - 3 min drive
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