5 min walk to beach, great ocean views, private pool, 2 kitchens & living areas! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 6 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2300 square feet

Savor your vacation and make memories at AFTER DUNE DELIGHT! Second row beach home with Ocean Vistas from both decks, a exhilarating Ocean breeze, private pool and volleyball court! Avoid LONG waits with Saturday incoming beach TRAFFIC June 2024 - Aug 2024 with Friday check in and check out dates!!!! Home is located off Coast Guard Road so you can avoid ALL the traffic going into Emerald Isle plus it is located at the end of its street, so traffic is minimal.

The 3rd floor has 2 Bedrooms (each with King Size Beds) that open up to the covered deck with impressive Beach Vistas. Each bedroom has a bathroom attached. The one bath also has a door that can be accessed by the 3rd floor living room/bunk bed area (Full over Full). There is a door to this room.

The 2nd floor has 2 Bedrooms (one King Size Bed & one Full over Full Bunk Bed), one bath, laundry closet, and an open Living Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. The 2nd story has a very deep deck with great Ocean Vistas has a picnic table, swinging bench and is accessed via the LR and DR.

The 1st floor (ground floor) has an additional room (one Queen Bed & a twin over twin bunk bed), and a open setting with a Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Room with a FOOSBALL TABLE. The LR and DR open up to a cement patio underneath the decks with a BEAN BAG TOSS & access to the Pool & Volleyball Court.

Child friendly, Minimum age 24. Please No Animals, No Smoking INSIDE, No weddings, bachelorette/bachelor events, prom events or spring break events without parent chaperones who stay the entire time. March and April, manager will meet guests with home keys and if it's a high school group with chaperones we may check back.

Beds: (3) King + (1) Queen + (2) Full over Full bunk beds + (1) Twin over twin bunk bed.
Baths (4)

Practical extras include complimentary WiFi/internet, cable, TVs in all Bedrooms & all 3 Living Rooms (50 inches), one entirely supplied kitchen, charcoal grille, 2 outside showers (one enclosed, one not enclosed), ample deck furnishings for outdoor living & elegant ocean vistas.

After Dune Delight rents weekly Friday to Friday during the peak season with flexible arrival/departure days during the Winter, Spring, and Fall.

Island Essentials provides bedroom, kitchen and bathroom linens. We also provide bathroom and kitchen hand soap, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, fabric softener, basic spices, 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom & a paper towels roll in each kitchen. Linens are delivered the morning you arrive and are taken away the day you leave. Smoking is not allowed inside the home and we are NOT pet friendly. We do follow the regulations for service & emotional support animals. Our linen and maid service are honored to do exceptional work for you. Please repay them with the same kindness and leave the home in a manner in which you would leave your home.

Telephone Island Essentials (252-354-8887) if you need beach chairs and umbrellas. Please bring your own beach gear including towels!

FUN THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLAND (COMPLIMENTARY & RENTALS):

• Swimming & Playing in the Ocean, Shelling, Boating, Kayaking, Kite-boarding, Paddle-boarding, Wind surfing, Surfing, Jet-skiing
Fishing, Clamming, Bicycling/Jogging/Walking (Miles of Bicycle Paths), putt-putt, water park, movie theater.

• NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores (middle of the island, approx.15 mins. away)

• Fine Dining, Ice Cream & Candy Stores, Coffee Stores, gift stores, nail salons, etc.

FUN THINGS TO DO OFF THE ISLAND Site Seeing / Day-Trips on & off the Crystal Coast

• Historic Beaufort (45 mins. away) NC’s 3rd Oldest Town, Waterfront Gift-shopping, NC Maritime Museum, kayak trips over to the Island full of wild Ponies. Blackbeard's home. 1700's Cemetery with a few Revolutionary War Soldiers laid to rest in it.

• Cape Lookout Lighthouse (45 min. car ride, then a boat ride over to the Island). Take your bathing suit and gear!

• Shackleford Banks – Wild Spanish Horses

• Cedar Point - Two Outside Markets with food and homemade crafted vendor items!

• Historic Swansboro - food, stores, and a park.

• Hammocks Beach State Park - Day Trips to the undeveloped barrier Island

• Fort Macon – Historic Civil War Fort

• Fishing Trips (Swansboro, Cedar Point, MHC, Beaufort, Island)

• Theodore Roosevelt National Maritime Forest

Our MAIN DESIRE is that you have LOTS of fun, decompress from the hustle and bustle, make outstanding memories & please BE SAFE! Please read the following on the Emerald Isle website regarding RIP CURRENTS.

* One owner is NC licensed real estate agent.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. 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

Our top Vacation rental tips:

How to get the best rental value:

• Summertime is high season in Emerald Isle. Book your rental property in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Reserve your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many groups reserve their Summer vacations during Winter holiday gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Owners sometimes offer special rates for active duty military and veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites frequently offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local New Bern visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitor guide magazines contain offers and deals for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Selecting and booking the best New Bern rental home:

• Select vacation dates and maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. 5 min walk to beach, great ocean views, private pool, 2 kitchens & living areas! has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always available on booking pages. Otherwise, email the property management company before booking the home. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You will need to work out what bed configuration is best for your vacation.
• Visiting for a single event? If so, use a map search to find nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Remember to confirm all necessary amenities are available before reserving a rental
• Some rentals allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask your host about allowable breeds and types before booking.

Know before you go:

• We recommend storing the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• To make sure damages aren't attributed to your family's visit, note any problem areas during check in. Call the property manager immediately to report any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many concerns.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for shopping?
• Lock your vacation home while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental to make sure you've collected everything. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to inspire more bookings. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to fix it.