2nd Row, Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Friday-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 simple beach access steps away. Screened-In Porch. Water vistas and sounds of the waves! Cavernous 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 outfitted 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 painless 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 conveniently 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 marvelous 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 trendy 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

Finding the best Emerald Isle vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Emerald Isle. To get the best value, consider shifting your vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer excellent temperatures, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• In the New Bern area, The sooner you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your host or property manager if discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which commonly costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Often, property management companies supply New Bern area visitors guides that include special deals, either offered independently by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find New Bern area magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Choosing and booking your prefect New Bern rental home:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation dates, and select a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration your family needs. 2nd Row, Steps to Beach, Dog Friendly, 4BD, 3BA, Game Room, Office, Friday-Fri has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. Otherwise, reach out to the property manager before booking the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You will need to work out what is right for your trip.
• If there's a specific New Bern attraction you long to visit, browse homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. .
• Some rentals allow pets, but some do not. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional fees may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.

Tips for your stay:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home.
• Record any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if there is a dispute.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are out, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to reconfirm you've collected all personal items. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental one final time and scan for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to compel more reservations. They'll be thankful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.