Oceanfront With 6 Bedrooms, 10 Beds, & Sleeps 16+ - Vacation rental home in Atlantic Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 17
• 6 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 3650 square feet

Rejuvenate yourself at the premier oceanfront bungalow in Atlantic Beach. Your stay at Sea Haven promises to add many marvelous memories to your vacation scrapbook and keep you wanting to come back year after year!

Sea Haven is a roomy 6 bedroom oceanfront beach home that is located in one of the best locations on the island. The home lies in a peaceful, calming neighborhood, yet is within walking distance of the Atlantic Beach boardwalk to the west and the fishing pier to the east, so there are a wide variety of activities and eateries close by. The beach in front of the home is relatively peaceful and secluded, and you will often find yourself alone with your thoughts early in the morning. At 3 stories and nearly 4000 square feet, this home is one of the biggest beach homes in the area, and offers tremendous value. The home can sleep a lot of people, so the cost per person is among the best you'll find, making Sea Haven one of the best values on the beach.

The 1st floor is entirely self-sufficient, with a separate entrance, two bedrooms, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and washer/dryer. This ground level floor is accessible without climbing stairs through the french doors next to the parking area. This “mother-in-law” suite is great for people who can’t climb stairs or those who just want a separate hideaway away from the traffic and kids on the upper two floors. This floor has a “game room” with a professional grade air hockey table and TV. There are interior stairs between the first and second floors, with lockable doors at the top and bottom of the stairs. The main home is on the 2nd and 3rd floors, and is entered through stairs on the parking side of the home, or via the deck stairs on the ocean side (or via the previously mentioned interior stairs from the 1st floor). The 2nd floor has a entry, full kitchen, dining area, living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a washer/dryer. The 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, with one of the bedrooms offering a modest breakfast table overlooking the ocean.

1st Floor:
Bedroom #1 has a queen bed and a private bathroom.
Bedroom #2 has a full bed and a private bathroom.
There is a den/game room on this level with a TV as well as an additional dining area, an additional full kitchen, and another washer/dryer. This floor has a private entrance from outside, so it can be used as a completely independent apartment.

2nd Floor:
Bedroom #3 has a queen bed, a TV, and adjoins a Jack & Jill style bathroom.
This floor has the kitchen, living room, TV, a DVD player, and deck access. You will also find the main dining area and the main kitchen. Off of the kitchen, you will find a convenient full bathroom and washer dryer.
Bedroom #4 is oceanfront, and has a king bed, a TV, and adjoins a Jack & Jill style bathroom.

3rd Floor:
Bedroom #5 is oceanfront, and has two queen beds, a twin bed, a TV, and adjoins a Jack & Jill style bathroom. Note: this bedroom is actually divided into two bedrooms. You first enter the oceanfront bedroom with one queen bed, then go through a second door to the adjoining bedroom with one queen and a twin. We find that many parents with toddlers adore this setup, as the toddler room is right next door where moms can keep a close eye on them.
Bedroom #6 is oceanfront, and has two queen beds, 1 twin bed, a TV, and adjoins a Jack & Jill style bathroom. There is also a modest breakfast table overlooking the ocean in this bedroom.

Total linens includes 1 king, 6 queens, 1 full, and 2 twins.

Bathrooms: On the 1st floor, each bedroom has its own bathroom. The main bathroom on the 2nd floor lies off the entryway. A new LG washer and dryer are located here. The other bathroom on this floor is located between the bedrooms for convenient access (Jack & Jill style, with the bathrooms entered through the bedrooms). The 3rd floor bathroom is also located between the bedrooms.

All floors have independent thermostats and central heat/air Trane units to optimize comfort. Flat screen TV's are installed as well.

The deck is exceptionally sizable at over 500 square feet, and has an attached outdoor shower shed (ground water temperature). There is also a covered 400 square foot porch with two huge picnic tables, which are great for inclement weather or for just getting out of the sun. The view is unmatched...Sea Haven faces due south on an east-west beach, so during certain times of the year, you can savor both a sunrise and a sunset from the same location (this is one of the few beach locations in the US where this occurs). From the steps of the deck, the waves at high tide are only about 15 yards away. We have installed a park style grille on the ground level. For safety reasons please only grille on the ground (not on the deck or porch).

Rules: No Smoking. Smoking outside only. Please dispose of your cigarette butts. There will a charge for clean up of cigarette butts and other trash left on the ground.
The chimney is capped to protect the home from rain during hurricanes, so the fireplace is for decoration only and is not to be used. For comfort and to keep sand from blowing onto your bed, please keep windows closed at all times. This also helps prevent salt air corrosion. Windows are to remain closed and locked at all times. Windows found open will result in a $250 service charge. Please help us keep the home nice for the next guest. To keep the home nice for everybody, violations of any home rules or the rental agreement may result in termination of the stay, without refund.

Beach Chairs & Umbrellas: Beach chairs and etc. are not kept at the home anymore, as we had too many left on the beach which disappeared. Taking any home furnishings off of the home property, including deck chairs and cushions, is grounds for termination. However, these items are available for rent at nearly rental businesses: https://www.islandessentials.com
www.babyquip.com/christina250
https://www.beachbutlerrentals.com
Beach Umbrellas: Beach Wheels Bicycle Units, (252) 240-2453, www.beachwheelsbikerentals.com, 9 miles away on 1420 Salter Path Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. They deliver as well.

Due to the risk of hurricanes, family illness or other factors, renters are highly encouraged to purchase vacation or travel insurance. We cannot make exceptions to our written cancellation policy.

In order to ensure that the home is ready for other guests following your stay, we cannot accommodate wedding, graduation, or spring-break groups (or any other similar "event" or event groups). The home lies in a peaceful residential neighborhood, so events are forbidden. Any event will likely result in a visit from the town police and subsequent eviction. Please be courteous to your neighbors during your stay and you won't have any problems.

If you have any issues that are not resolved satisfactory by contacting the management, please e-mail me. We hope you appreciate your stay!

Garbage Pickup: please put all garbage cans along the road Sunday nighttime for pickup Monday. There is no specific time, so pickup can occur early or late in the day.
Beginning Memorial Day (the last Monday in May), garbage is picked up twice, on Monday and Thursday. Starting Labor Day, garbage pickup is only once a week on Monday.
Garbage cans must be placed along the road in order to be picked up. Please space them about one foot apart because if they are touching each other, the garbage man can’t get his truck jaws around them. If a can is missing, please let us know...it might be "borrowed" by a close by home guest. The garbage can serial numbers are listed below.
We pay additional for all of these so you don't run out of space.
Garbage Can Numbers (Green):
21001511
21001512
21004472
Recycle Bins (Blue):
21000723
21005239

Linens: sheets, blankets, pillows are supplied. There are enough bath towels for each bathroom, but you may want to bring more depending on the number of people you have in your group. It is also wise to bring your own pillow if you prefer the one you sleep with every nighttime at home.

Pots & Pans: I don’t have an inventory of the items, but the home is pretty well equipped, and we’ve never had anyone call us and ask for additional items. There are pots, pans, regulator coffee maker, toaster, one crock pot, etc. There may be two of each of these items, as we have two kitchens in the home. Some of the items can be viewed in the kitchen photos. There are No Keurig or pod-type coffee makers.

Lifeguards: There is a lifeguard zone run by the town near the circle during certain times of the year. The lifeguard zone is a short walk west down the beach from the home (about 1,100’). See http://atlanticbeach-nc.com/departments/fire-department/lifeguards/.

Groceries: the nearest full grocery store is Food Lion: (252) 726-9413, about 1.3 miles away at 1010 W Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512.

Urgent Care Location: BeachCare Urgent & Family Medical Center: (252) 808-3696, 7 miles away at 5059 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC 285577 miles away. There are other facilities as well.

The information above may change from time to time, so we encourage you to use Google maps to search for the items you are interested in to get updates to phone numbers, etc. https://www.google.com/maps

5G Wifi Speeds On Feb 21, 2021: Download speed: 117 Mbps, Upload speed: 11.6 Mbps

Cleaning practices
• Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
• All towels and linens washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
• High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
• Cleaned with disinfectant

Shower valve instructions for the main bathroom on 2nd floor (the one with a washer dryer): Gently pull the lower handle toward you to turn the shower on. Then turn the handle to the left or right to adjust the temperature. Please do not force...it comes on very comfortably if you are using the correct knob.

About the Area

Located in Atlantic Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Anchorage Marina and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and North Carolina Maritime Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Mount Maker Charters. 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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect New Bern rental home experience:

Sticking to a rental budget:

• June, July, and August are high season in Atlantic Beach. Reserving a rental home in the Spring or Fall is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season.
• In the New Bern area, The sooner you can book a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are reserved early. Booking your vacation home 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host whether your family qualifies for a discount.
• Booking websites frequently offer renters an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply New Bern area travel guide magazines which will include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find New Bern visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning and choosing the perfect New Bern rental home:

• Select your vacation dates and max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Oceanfront With 6 Bedrooms, 10 Beds, & Sleeps 16+ has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is almost always accessible online. If not, email or call the property management company before booking the vacation property. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the owner about your furry family members before booking.

Tips to have a wonderful stay:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
• Upon arrival, document any issues with the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Hosts are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay more pleasurable. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches and restaurants.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically 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 BBQ?
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Double-check the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings on check-out day. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your group have a terrific vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your property and/or property manager was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was out of order and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.