Dog Friendly, 2nd Row, Steps to Beach, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Fri-Fri - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

4 BD/3BA, 2nd Row Oceanview, Dog Friendly, Screened-In Back Deck and Lower Level Game Room

Blu Skyz is a Dog Friendly, 4 Bedroom and 3 Bath Second Row home with painless beach access steps away. Screened-In Porch. Water vistas and sounds of the waves! Roomy home with space to spread out! Excellent location on Ocean Drive! Walkable to the pier and to ice cream and donuts. We want your family to have a great vacation will gladly answer any questions before you book.

Upstairs: Living area with TV, well supplied kitchen, dining area with table and six chairs and four barstools at counter, laundry room with sink and high efficiency washer and dryer, back screened porch with table and chairs, front deck with seating. Master with full bath, king bed, TV. Second bedroom with queen bed, 3rd bedroom with queen bed, full bath in hallway. Ceiling fans throughout including all the bedrooms. All TVs have Roku.

Downstairs includes a 4th bedroom with a queen bed, a den with a twin trundle day bed, books and games, bathroom and two flex spaces: One room with a workstation, chair, couch, TV, another is a game room with foosball table, table with 4 chairs, kitchenette, microwave, 2nd refrigerator.

Outside: Back yard with space for a fun game of cornhole. Park grille (charcoal) and gas grille available. There are two parking pads at the front with space for 4 cars. Thank you for respecting that the locked outdoor shed, locked garage and three locked owners' closets are kept locked and off-limits to guests.

EASY BEACH ACCESS: The closest beach access is to the left of the home and only 100 steps away and is a sand path with no steps (super simple for the kiddos). The other is to the right of the home and is a boardwalk with a few steps up and a few steps down.

CHECK IN/CHECK OUTt: Check-In time is 4 pm and check-out time is 10 am. Because cleaning well between guests is important to us, we are unable to adjust the check-in and check-out times for our guests. Thank you for your understanding.

TOWELS & LINENS PROVIDED: Bath towels and bed linens are supplied at no charge to our guests. NOTE: However, do bring your own beach towels and beach chairs, or you may arrange to rent these from Island Essentials or Infant Quip.

We supply basic cleaning supplies and kitchen essentials like foil, plastic wrap, trash bags, dishwasher detergent and hand soap. Please bring your own personal toiletries like bath soap and shampoo. We supply starter toilet paper and paper towels to start your week.

FAST WIFI! We sometimes work and school from the beach, so we’ve made sure to have High-speed Wifi throughout the home with a mesh system. All TVs have Roku attached. There is a workstation/desk downstairs.

HOME RULES
NO SMOKING/VAPING. We request that guests do not smoke/vape near the home including the decks because some smoke smell inevitably finds its way into the home and we pride ourselves on providing a "smoke-complimentary" experience as much as possible. Smoke/vape outside only and please try to keep it to the back yard.
DOG FRIENDLY. We welcome well behaved family dogs! No weight limit, up to two. We provide poop baggies and ask owners to promptly clean up after their dogs. Per town regulations, dogs must be leashed outdoors and on the beach.
SECURITY. We have 4 exterior security video cameras that are always on 24/7, two at the front and two at the back of the home.
NO PARTIES/EVENTS: We will ask all reservations to confirm the max. number of 10 guests with an e-mail giving the names of all the guests in their group. We also ask the person making the reservation to use the Vacation Rental By Owner platform to submit a copy of their photo ID within 24 hours of booking to avoid cancellation of the reservation.
OFF LIMITS/LOCKED AREAS: Thank you for respecting that the locked outdoor shed, locked garage and three locked owners' closets are kept locked and off-limits to guests.

THINGS TO DO:
Blu Skyz is located on a flat section of Ocean Drive, which is a great street to walk, bicycle or rollerblade. Emerald Isle is bicycle-friendly with bicycle paths along the major roads and easy bicycle rental if you cannot bring your own. Bicycle or walk to the Emerald Plant. Shopping 2.5 miles away. You can walk effortlessly to the pier via the beach (about 1.5 mile away). Emerald Plant. Shopping, Food Lion or Publix, water park, cinema, shopping, mini-golf, eateries, canoe and kayak units and surf shop are only 2-3 miles away. You'll often find incredible tidal pools on our beach during low tide. As with any beach (especially one with sandbars and without lifeguards), know what to do in terms of rip tides. On Emerald Isle, we don't usually get the monster waves you see on the outer banks, but everybody should know about rip tides. Bring flashlights to look for crabs at nighttime and a pair of binoculars to watch the dolphins or birdwatch. Fishing: The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is a 1.5-mile walk on the beach to right. Surf fishing is fashionable especially when the beaches are peaceful. We’ve tried to stock the kitchen with necessary silverware and cookware. If anything is missing, please tell us so we can address the problem. Food/Grocery: Note that the grocery stores are swamped on Saturday when new people arrive.
• Food Lion in the close by Emerald Plant. Shopping Center. The prices are reasonable.
• Publix – next to Emerald Plant. Shopping Center. They offer online-ordering and curbside pick-up through Instacart
• Lowes Foods - A trip across the bridge. They offer online-ordering and curbside pick-up.
• CVS Pharmacy – just before Emerald Plant.• Walgreens Pharmacy – across the bridge, near the Lowe’s Food
• Muttigans Pet Supply - on Emerald Drive close to the pier
• Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Sweet Spot Ice Cream - on Emerald Drive close to the pier
• Flip Flops Donuts - on Emerald Drive close to the pier

Local Activities Nearby:
• Fun World Motorsports (go-carts & amusements)
• Emerald Forest Mini-Golf
• Salty Pirate water park
• Hot Wax Surf and Paddle Sports Units has units available.
• Emerald Plant. Shopping Center Cinemas. It has 4 screens and usually 6 movies
• If you bring your own kayak or SUP, close by access at Emerald Isle Boat Ramp (.9 mile) and Cedar Street Park (1.5 mile)
• Playgrounds close by: Sen. Jean Preston Memorial Park (.7 mile) Blue Heron Park (.9 mile)

Some of our favorite EI Eateries:
• Caribsea – nice dining
• Kathryn’s Bistro – nice dining
• Village Market
• Fish Hut
• Trading Post
• Snapperz
• Shepard's BBQ
• Gaffers

Pizza places: Saturday nighttime is completely jammed. These places will deliver, best to place your delivery order far in advance!
• Michelangelo’s Pizza and Subs
• Lazzara’s Pizza and Subs
• Circle Pizza and Subs

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. 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 Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

2 total pets

Tips to get the perfect New Bern vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• Summer time is high season in Emerald Isle. Reserve your vacation in Fall or Spring to enjoy warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• In the New Bern area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Some property management companies offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group.
• Property management companies frequently offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply New Bern area visitor guide magazines which include coupons, either offered independently by local companies, or through a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find New Bern visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Choosing the best vacation home in Emerald Isle:

• First, have your group agree to vacation dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Dog Friendly, 2nd Row, Steps to Beach, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Fri-Fri has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our New Bern vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property owner before you book your home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• Some properties allow pets, and others do not. Acceptable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the host about pets before booking.

Know before you go:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and entry/exit procedures for your . Put the host's information in your smartphone.
• Document any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if there is a dispute.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental when you are out, just like you would back home.
• When it's time to leave, take a final walk-through to confirm you have not forget anything. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and scan for damage. We advise walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property managers rely on excellent reviews to compel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.