Beautiful 5 BR Soundfront home featuring Boat Slip, Saline Pool, Fire Pit, Hot T - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Soundfront/Intracoastal Sand Castle featuring Boat Slip, Fire Pit, Hot Tub, and XL-Saltwater Pool. 5 BR, 4 1/2 B. K * K * K * Q * Q. This Island Retreat showcases expansive Bogue Sound and Intracoastal vistas PLUS a deep water concrete dock that includes a kayak launch and guest wet slip - 4’ at normal low tide, so bring your v-hull boat – with access to the Intracoastal Waterway right off the dock. A enormous open-concept living area includes a 75” flat screen TV with ample white leather seating and even a piano – plus a chef’s dream gourmet kitchen featuring a 60” Wolfe® gas range with 6 burners, charbroiler and griddle, as well as twin convection ovens, two Subzero® fridges, a dishwasher, ice maker, and pretty granite countertops. The soundfront dining room comfortably seats 12 at the additional-huge extended table. A remarkable third floor sizable primary suite features a king sleigh bed, sitting area with 75” flat screen TV, gas fireplace, cavernous primary bath with huge walk-in shower and soaking tub plus a private sunroom and balcony for exceptional sunset vistas. Private Guest Bedroom Suites, each with their own ensuite bathroom, also include sizable flat screen TV and pillow-top beds – with the ground floor bedroom featuring an outdoor hot/cold shower. All beds made with 5 pillows and No Worries white linens (including comforter), Sand Castle Club bath linens, fluffy bathmats, bathrobes and beach towels. A huge 40’ screened-in porch just off the pool includes outdoor conversation/reading area, beverage area with refrigerator, and just inside is the game room with pool table, wet bar, large 70” flat screen TV, wine cooler and stereo wired to both indoor/outdoor speakers. Wood and tile floor (no carpet) and ceiling fans throughout. The dock home at Malibu features an evening firepit with comfortable lounge seating while the pool deck and soundfront yard showcase a 33’ swimming pool with chaise and Adirondack chairs. An outdoor kitchen featuring 2 grilles – XL Wilmington Grille and XL Big Egg Grille, plus soundfront outdoor dining, and a 7-person hot tub under the live oaks. Washer/Dryer. Wireless Internet. Pet-Welcoming property w/crate, bowls, and dog bed supplied (pet fee required).
Additional Optional Conveniences:
Pet Fee: $250 per dog (non-returnable).
Pool Heat: $750.
Beach Buddy Travel Package: 4 bicycles, 2 golf carts, - $1000.
Beach Buddy Sound Package: 6 Kayaks (singles and tandems), 4 Paddleboards - $1000. Beach Buddy Ocean Package:10 chairs/foot stools, 5 umbrellas, cooler - $750.
Beach Buddy Service at James Street: Daily setup/take-down of Beach Buddy chairs and umbrellas - $750 (weather permitting and available only Memorial Day thru Labor Day weeks).
Holiday Decoration Amenity Package (available Thanksgiving thru New Years Day weeks) - $500.
All costs are weekly. Contact EIR to add any optional amenities. Available year-round. Property is rented weekly only. No smoking.

About the Area

Emerald Isle is home to this vacation home. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Traveling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park and Flatwaters Paddling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Our top Emerald Isle vacation rental home tips and tricks:

Cost saving strategies:

• Booking your New Bern vacation rental in Spring or Fall is a good way to save on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with friends and family at the beach.
• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Hosts sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your host or property manager if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many management companies supply New Bern area visitor guides which include money-saving offers, either offered directly by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find New Bern area magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning and picking a perfect New Bern vacation home:

• Start by having your group select a vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Beautiful 5 BR Soundfront home featuring Boat Slip, Saline Pool, Fire Pit, Hot T has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available on booking websites. If not, call the property owner before booking your home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your trip.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rentals allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the property management company about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

More considerations:

• Put the owner's information in your smartphone.
• Make a record of any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that are valuable if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or washer/dryer. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents lots of concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are often a great source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the owner (and your things!) by locking the property while you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental to make sure you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on good feedback to propel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review find their best vacation rental. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.