About this Property

Feel all of the unique allure that is, Perkins Cottage. Whether appreciating the gorgeous vistas from the fourth floor "look out" room, making memories playing lawn games in the sea front yard or spending the day peaceful on the beach, there is something for your entire family to appreciate! Located in the highly sought-after area of Sea Ridge, this home includes five bedrooms, six full bathrooms and one half bathroom. The main floor of this home will take your breath away with your choice of excellent sea vistas from the living room and dining room or handsome sound vistas from the kitchen’s inviting breakfast nook. Bask in the sun on the third floor outdoor space or relax in the shade on the lower two decks while savoring the afternoon wind and sea vistas. A Premier Linen Package is supplied with your reservation at Perkins Cottage! Family Animals are considered; however, there will be a $250 (one pet) or $350 (two family dogs and cats) non-returnable pet fee added to your reservation after renting. Please note the final quote before renting will NOT reflect the pet fee. That will be manually entered by the reservation team after renting.

How to Save Money on Your Rental

• Find the tourism bureau where you want to travel. Many official tourism bureaus will send you printed tourism guides with promotions for rental management companies, dining and tours. Look for these magazines and promotional books, since this allows travelers to enjoy those terrific attractions with a possibly significantly discounted.
• Are you willing to alter your travel dates? Off-peak times provide tremendous bargains.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for price reductions. Be sure to ask vacation rental company to see if your travelling group qualifies for a discount.
• Some rental homes are essentially catered to specific vacationers, whether it is beachfront units with pier passes, city-center homes with walkable access to night life or waterfront homes that have private kiteboarding launching areas. If there's a certain New Bern atteaction you simply love, look for properties that cater especially to your needs.
• Vacation rental companies and individual rental owners often offer guests an opportunity to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base vacation rental cost, provides visitors reimbursement of their trip expenses for any days missed as a consequence of health-related emergencies or storms, in addition to ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforseen occurs (heaven forbid!).

General Rental Tips & Tricks

Many people are surprised to learn the number of properties are offered in their area of interest. Rental homes are gaining in popularity among vacationers, and visitors will find that the sheer number of properties available makes it possible to find an suitable retreat to fit their New Bern crew, from restful condos to grand event homes with several bedrooms.

Nearly all rentals in New Bern are privately owned and many are represented by experienced local property management agencies. For owners not directly involved with the management of their property, management companies are critical in helping guests with reserving, check-in, house cleaning, as well as routine maintenance problems that may arise.

Seasoned New Bern vacationers have discovered a few tips and tricks over the years with regards to renting vacation rentals, however many novices will be happy to find that several "tricks" are in plain sight, if you recognize where to look.

How to find and reserve the perfect rental home:

Before you book "Perkins Cottage: 5 BR / 6.5 BA house in Atlantic Beach, Sleeps 10", review our brief list of things to consider.

Search Early and Often

New Bern rental homes book several months (and up to a year) in advance. Reserving your rental home 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended, when possible. Holiday reunions can be a great time for groups to plan their Summer family vacations..

Find your Area and Choose Dates

Agreement can be challenging among relatives, but as soon as this difficult part is finished everything will start to slide in place.

Selecting an Adequately-Sized Rental home

Keep a list of attendees. How many beds and bedrooms will you be needing? Bear in mind that a lot of homes list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in the family room. You will need to determine what is most appropriate for the family. Generally rental listings will describe each one of the unit's specific bedrooms and mattress sizes.

Make a Budget

Does your chosen rental property suit your budget during that prime Summer week? Make sure that you get cost-sharing commitments from travel companions well before reserving an expensive vacation property. A single individual in your group must be responsible for getting contributions and acknowledging responsibility for the whole rental fee at time of reservation.

Let's Talk Amenities

What amenities is your group interested in? Do you simply want a rental with a swimming pool, spa or volleyball court? Does the property need to be oceanfront, in the downtown area, or in close proximity to wildlife? Will the rental have bikes and body boards for use during your stay? Make a list of priority features to facilitate filter your search.

Special Criteria

Frequently the elder generation has problems with staircases. If wheel chair accessibility, elevators, pool lifts or other special equipment is required, include that into your search. Nearly all property listings include a list of amenities.

Paws-Friendly, Please

Are you or other people in the crew traveling with a dog or cat? Animal policies are different at each rental property. Study descriptions carefully. Type of pet, size and dog breeds could be controlled. Study your agreement carefully! Fees may apply when pets are included. When in doubt, ask the property owner and get it in writing.

Start the Search

Many websites exist to match vacationers with rental owners.. Besides Homeaway, VRBO and Tripadvisor, we suggest searching Google for "New Bern local rental properties" for local rental management companies. Local agencies generally have a unique collection of vacation rentals daily and weekly.

Negotiate the Price

When you have found the rentalhome of your dreams, double check to make sure your travel dates are available.

While not true for all rental properties, many owners and property managers will negotiate rates. If they are unwilling to budge on a peak-season week, try asking for an additional night. The off-season offers your greatest chance to negotiate a reduced rate.

Read the Agreement

Read through the whole agreement and make sure you understand who is liable for:

• Utility bills
• Internet
• Telephone service
• Pool and hot tub heating
• Cable and pay-per-view TV
• Housekeeping
• Trash collection
• Maintenance policies
• Key exchange
• Parking requirements

Get a total that incorporates state taxes, animal and other extra fees.

Cancelling your Rental Home

Make sure you be aware of the cancellation policy before booking. You will probably be offered trip insurance. Trip insurance, which typically costs ranges from 1% - 5% of your standard vacation rental rate, can provide travellers with reimbursement of their vacation costs (and subsequent rental home costs) for any days missed as a consequence of personal medical emergencies or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation expenses, such as a unanticipated motel stay or additional gas.

Reserve It

Once you believe you've identified "the one", start the booking process. You will probably be asked to submit a security deposit at time of booking.

Where to Get Assistance

Make sure to get the manager's contact telephone number and entry/exit procedures for your vacation property. We recommend storing the contact's details in your smartphone and wallet.

Congratulations! All that is left is enjoying your visit!

During your Stay

• Photograph on your arrival. To assure no damages are attributed to your stay, make a record of any problem areas of the property. Get in touch with the rental manager right away to report your findings.
• When there is any ambiguity about parking, rules of the house, house access, pool functions, etc... we suggest you ask the rental home manager promptly. A brief phone call prevents many problems.
• Be respectful of the local community. Residents usually live within earshot. Respecting late-night quiet hours and vehicle parking rules can make a visit a lot more pleasant.
• Ask a local. Natives are a great source of tips.
• Remember to protect the owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental home secured when you are away, exactly like you would in your own home.

Check Out Time

• Double-check each space of the rental property to confirm you've collected all valuables.
• Once your things are all out, begin a walk-through of the rental to make sure no property damage occurred in the course of your remain. We advise walking through with the rental manager whenever possible (this isn't always the case).. If the property owner is not available, make certain you take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have an enjoyable time? Many property management companies and rental home sites make it easy for travellers to give feedback. If the property and/or property manager was first-rate, they'll appreciate your praise. If something went wrong, we advise being understanding but completely honest about your rental experience. Top owners and managers will try very hard to rectify the situation.

Use Your Experience

Does everybody want to re-book next year? We hope this guide helped you find a terrific home away from home. If the rental property was not ideal, and you will better understand how to filter your search for the next time.