About this Property

Atlantic Beach, NC. Guests are sure to adore a memorable holiday in this cedar shake, all-wood interior, completely furbished, 4 bedroom/ 4.5 bath beach home. The master bedroom has a king sized bed, the others are decorated with a queen-sized bed, 2 twin beds and an additional generous bedroom including 2 doubles. The home sleeps 8-10 pleasantly. The indoor spaces feature original artwork, unique furnishings, and the kitchen is supplied with nearly new appliances and cookware. Located on the second row, the beach is just steps away. On the sizable front porch, visitors can relish sea vistas, cool winds and alluring sunsets. And the most impressive nap/ rent reading in the world is to be found while appealing on the front porch hanging bed. There is also a huge side screened porch, back outdoor space & outdoor shower.

When not on the wide, soft sand beach (less than a three-min. walk), savor close by attractions such as cycling in various parts of Bogue Island, touring historic Fort Macon State Park, taking boat excursions (or your own boat) to Cape Lookout National Seashore and Lighthouse and other close by islands, seeing weekly concerts at Fort Macon, visiting the colonial town of Beaufort and its waterfront scenery and eateries, the NC Aquarium, and Morehead City eateries and nightlife, savoring a Sunset drink at the bar located at the end of the close by Oceana Fishing Pier which gives a expansive view of the coastline, or water activities including kayaking, canoeing, and surfing.

The water remains warm enough for swimming well after Labor Day so consider a long-weekend as fall begins. In winter, appreciate seeing the sun set directly over the Atlantic Sea due to the island's orientation along the coast and the location of the sun. A sight to see!

How to Save Money on Your Rental

• Find the tourism bureau where you want to vacation. Many official tourism bureaus will send printed guides with promotions for accommodations, dining and tours. Search for these magazines and promotional books, as this allows vacationers to experience the same wonderful attractions at a significantly discounted.
• Want to stay away from the crowds? Shoulder seasons special offer outstanding discounts.
• Active Duty and veterans of the U.S. Military may be qualified for discount rates. Be sure to confirm with property manager to see if your travelling gang qualifies for a reduction.
• Is there a particular experience that you are mainly anticipating during your stay? If there's a specific New Bern atteaction that you love, be on the lookout for rentals that cater especially to your needs.
• Rental companies and individual property owners often offer their guests an opportunity to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually add anywhere between 1% - 5% of the basic rental price, provides travellers reimbursement of their rental expenses for any nights missed as a result of medical related emergencies or hurricanes, and additionally ensuing extra hurricane evacuation costs or expenses, like an unplanned motel stay or additional gas.

General Vacation Rental Tips & Tricks

Newcomers are sometimes surprised at the range and wide variety of short-term vacation rentals available in the New Bern area. Vacation home accommodations have gained in popularity with the rise of essential research sites like Homeaway and VRBO.

Nearly all vacation homes in New Bern are privately operated and many are represented by well-known local rental management agencies. For owners not directly involved with the management of their properties, management companies are critical in helping guests with making reservations, check-in, housekeeping, as well as repairs and maintenance problems that may arise.

We've constructed a short guide to assist you in getting most out of your vacation rental experience.

Searching for and reserving the best rental property:

Before you start to book "Atlantic Beach Classic Family Cottage", review our brief collection of considerations.

Search Early and Often

Like many popular vacation spots, In New Bern the best vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is highly recommended, when possible. Holiday reunions are a great time for family groups to plan their Summer vacations..

Find your Area and Determine Dates

Begin by figuring out which particular area of New Bern you'd like to visit, and the determine travel dates.

Choosing an Adequately-Sized Rental

Keep a list of attendees. How many beds and bedrooms will you be needing? Keep in mind that many rental homes list maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in the living area. You'll need to figure out what is acceptable for your group. Precise descriptions of bedrooms and beds are typically accessible online. If not, communicate with the property manager before you reserve the home.

What Exactly Are You Prepared to Pay?

Most rentals are presented with a cost range. Confirm the cost for your chosen trip. It may be at the high end of the range. Ensure that you get cost-sharing commitments from travel companions well before booking an expensive rental home. Most rental documents require a single person to be responsible for the whole reservation.

Its All About Amenities

What amenities is the group looking for? Do you primarily want a home with a swimming pool, spa tub or beach volleyball court? Do you desire to be away from it all, or near a city setting? Are extras like beach chairs, grills, umbrellas, buggies or coolers at your disposal and included in your rental home payment? Make a list of priority conveniences to help narrow your search.

Accessibility and Special Issues

Grandparents will appreciate you for not renting a stairs-access-only condominium on the 3rd floor. If wheel chair access, elevators, pool lifts or other special devices are necessary, include that into your search. Most property listings include a list of amenities.

Fido Approved

Are you or other people in the group travelling with a pet dog? Animal friends are welcome at many rental properties, but policies can vary. Type of pet, size and breeds could be restricted. Make sure that you study agreements and contracts carefully. Extra charges may apply when pets are added. Ask questions *well before* you reserve!

The best places to Search

When the place, travel dates and people are decided, search multiple sources for the greatest vacation rental selection. In addition to Homeaway, VRBO and Tripadvisor, we advise searching Google for "New Bern local rental homes" for local rental home management companies. Local vacation rental management companies take pride in a superior vacation experience.

Negotiate

When you've found your dream rental, check to confirm your vacation dates are available.

Some property owners will negotiate rates, and some won't. If the price isn't negotiable, the number of nights may be. Negotiating rates is most effective through the off-season when many rentals sit vacant.

Study the Agreement

You will want to know which services are included:

• Power bills
• Internet Connectivity
• Phone service
• Pool Heating
• Cable and pay-per-view TV
• Daily Cleaning (If Available)
• Trash Pickup (and which day?)
• Maintenance (get a phone number)
• Check in & Check Out Key Exchange
• Parking Space

Make sure your quoted fee includes all taxes and fees.

Cancellation Policies

Cancellation policies vary with each vacation rental. You'll likely be offered trip insurance. Trip insurance safeguards the renter against emergency situations and weather events, It offers reassurance should catastrophe strike.

Complete the Booking

Once you feel you've found "the one", start the reservation process. You'll likely have to submit a security deposit at time of booking.

Keep Your Property Manager's Info

Put the property manager's contact information into your smart phone and wallet for quick access to answers throughout your visit.

Congrats! All that is left is enjoying your visit!

During your Stay

• Take pictures on your arrival. To make certain no damages are associated with your visit, make a record of any trouble spots of the property. We also recommend immediately calling the rental manager with a report of any damages, together with your request for any repairs.
• Should there be any ambiguity about parking, rules of the house, condo access, swimming pool functions, etc... we advise you ask the rental manager promptly. A quick phone call prevents many headaches.
• Please be respectful of the local community. Frequently, neighboring households are occupied by permanent locals. Remember the golden rule and treat others the same way you'd like to be treated by visitors next to your primary residence.
• Ask a local. Locals may point you in the right direction.
• Enjoy your stay! Remember to protect the rental owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental home secured while you are away, just like you would at home.

Check Out Time

• Double-check every room of the rental home to make sure that you've gathered all possessions.
• Once everything is out, do a walk-through of the rental to verify no damage occurred during your remain. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever feasible (often this isn't possible).. If the property owner is not available, make sure that you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• How do you rate your experience? Most rental home management companies and rental search sites make it easy for travellers to provide feedback. If the rental and/or property manager was top notch, they will appreciate your praise. If something went wrong, we suggest being kind but straightforward in regards to your rental experience. Top owners and managers will work very hard to correct the problem.

Learn and Improve

Did they enjoy their rental? Hopefully this guide helped you find a fantastic rental. Otherwise, you have acquired valuable experience to aid with the next search.