Sea Forever, Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 Bedrooms
• 8 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 5284 square feet

Sea Forever, located on the striking Crystal Coast, on the Southern Outer Banks, is one of the premier rental homes on Emerald Isle. Sea Forever is an opulent 6-bedroom home with 6-full-baths and 2-half-baths whose owners designed and decorated it to be the biggest and best-equipped vacation rental home on the Island, and it is...with an abundance of handsome hand-carved wooden furnishings, splendid home owner-crafted wall & bed coverings, and unbelievable amenities Sea Forever is a one-of-a-kind treat.

At Ground Level, once inside the elegant Foyer incorporates an open and opulent wooden staircase with over-sized windows and tropical bamboo treatments. The close by Media/Game Room is decorated in an ecletic blend of modern meets old world, dark and light woods meshing together with black and pewter modern details. The Main Room has ample seating for huge gatherings, and a striking selection of artwork and decorations are ideal conversation pieces. The private Home Theater has a 3' X 6' Screen with comfortable seating for 10. The Pool Table is lit by a Surfboard and backed by a mural-sized World Map and is a great place to relax, sit around with friends and family playing Pool and taking in the fantastic ocean vistas. There is also a 3-Hole Skill Pool Table and a Sitting Area with a leather couch, a Fireplace, a Sony PlayStation II, and a huge Cable Color TV. The Ping-Pong Table is in a private adjacent room. The well-appointed Kitchenette/Bar Area has a Fridge and Dishwasher. A Twin Bunk is available and a half-bath is just off of the Kitchenette/Bar Area. The Elevator is accessible on this level.

For those that appreciate to dabble in the Kitchen, the extravagant Gourmet Kitchen is on Level One and includes: an Oven, Griddle, 6-Burner Commercial Cook-Top, Sizable Designer Sub-Zero Fridge, Microwave and Dishwasher. The striking granite-topped Island has a Grille, Vegetable Sink and Trash Compacter. Outside of the Kitchen Area, the Dining Area is warmly decorated with rich light and dark woods and the dining table seats 10. The Dining and Living Areas make up the Great Room and are separated by a Bar, with seating for four. The Great Room is furnished with high-end tropical treatments and the windows, which span from the Kitchen to the Living Area, are floor-to-ceiling and offer fantastic Ocean vistas. A cozy Sitting Area sits against the windows, with Oceanfront vistas, next to the main Living Area, with a handsome leather couch and loveseat. In the Living Area, an inviting Mahogany bookcase/entertainment center encases the Gas Log Fireplace. High-Speed Wireless Internet for your convenience. Next to the Office is a half-bath designed with a tropical theme; bamboo wall-coverings with palm leaves, modern tile-blend lavatory and wood sink. Bedroom #1 The first bedroom on Level One is a quaint room decorated in soft florals, with delightful bespoke rounded treatments framing the window and around the door leading to the Deck. This room has a Queen bed, with private access to the wrap-around deck and enchanting Ocean vistas. Bedroom #2The second bedroom has a Double bed with a Double/Twin Bunk Set that was bespoke-designed and created by the Home Owner. It is a fantastic! The bed hangs from jute-wrapped bars attached to a sizable wooden fish on the ceiling, with fish embeded into the impressive woods, and carved wooden legs. This room is decorated in warm tones, and Butterscotch walls, with tropical accents on the walls and bedcoverings. There is also private access to the wrap-around Deck and Ocean vistas. The shared bath off the hallway is bright and sunny with Coral walls, colorful ceramic fish lining the main wall and is accentuated with white tiles and copper fixtures.

You'll pass a splendid wooden mermaid on the way to Level Two, via the tropical bamboo-slat staircase. Bedroom #3 is just past the Laundry Room and is the "Tiki Room," a bedroom with beach-style written all over it, from the surfboard-themed bespoke-made quilt on the Double bed and curtains, to the Hawaiian Tikis and Kukui Nut necklace, and other tropical decorations. It also has a Private Bath. Bedroom #4 is the Master Bedroom. The Master bedroom has handsome bespoke-constructed King head and foot boards designed and crafted by the Home Owner. The room is warm with dark woods, Butterscotch walls, a cozy leather couch, and soft lighting. There is private access to the wrap-around Deck and Ocean vistas. The Master bathroom is open and light with exceptional aqua blue, emerald green and white-flecked tiles throughout. The shower has a Rain-style shower head and is completely open, giving a very "spa-feel" to it. Bedroom #5 The next Master bedroom also has a King bed, covered in a gorgeous, pink tropical linens. The quilt is even more alluring surrounded by Bubblegum pink walls and soft accents throughout the room. In the center of the room is a delightful "church-peak" ceiling, with oak beams and fantastic lighting, and gives the room an ethereal quality. The windows are enormous and cover the walls, on the Oceanfront side, accepting for amazing Oceanfront vistas. If you want even better vistas there is a private door to the cavernous Deck. The private bath gorgeously accented with deep Coral floor tiles, has a Garden-style, Jacuzzi bathtub, dual-head shower with seating and a Vanity. Directly next door is Bedroom #6 , another Master bedroom with a King bed covered by a bespoke quilt created by Mrs. Home Owner. The quilt is layers of bright and summery colors, with turtles swimming through the Ocean. The walls are in a complimentary Mint green and the windows are angled accepting for expansive Ocean vistas. The adjacent, private bathroom is decorated in aquas and blues and has a Jacuzzi bathtub, with seating inside of the shower, gorgeous tiny, pearlescent tiles on the lavatory and an aqua lavatory sink and silver fixtures throughout.

Take the ladder or the Elevator from Level Two to the Observation Room on Level Three and enter a seagoing vessel, complete with portholes into the Steam Bath, with Gold-Plated Fixtures, and the over-sized Full Bath, with a Rain-style shower head. The wooden treatments throughout this home, one such being the door going to the Steam Room, were designed and created by the Home Owner. These special treatments incorporated into this already fantastic home will make your stay here even more satisfying. In this Room, there is ample seating be it on the suede, cobalt blue couch or at the diner-esque hand-carved wooden benches and table. With the sizable deck outside, and a modest Fridge this area is a great place for a cozy gathering of friends and family.

On Level Four, the private Observation Deck has the highest known vantage point from any private home on the Island! See all the way to the Point, the Inlet 3 miles west of the home and it¡s a terrific place to get in a little private sun bathing! The exterior of Sea Forever is awesome, with direct beach access via a private walkway, enormous Decks, with a special Patio deck leading to the large Grille and the charming Pool (may be heated for an additional $625.00/week) and bespoke-designed spiral staircases, one on each side of the home, leading to access on each level. Obviously, there is a lot to see, touch, & feel in this spectacular home but you need to experience it first-hand to really savor all that it is.

Additional Conveniences Include: High-speed Wireless Internet, 10 Color Cable TVs, 5 DVD Players, 2 CD Players, Media Room with 3¡ x 6¡ Big Screen TV, 2 Refrigerators, 2 Dishwashers, 2 Washer/Dryers, a Fireplace, a Game Room with Pool and Ping-Pong Tables, a Gas Grille, Extensive Open & Covered Decks with Furnishings, 3 Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Showers and Dressing Areas, a Steam Room, and Beach Chairs. Less than 1/2 mile to Bogue Inlet fishing pier.

Please note: Check-In is at 4:00pm - No Exceptions.

Linens & Towels Included with Beds Made! (Weekly stays only)

No Smoking. No Family Animals.

Rents weekly only, Saturday to Saturday.

#19. POOL &/OR HOT TUB LEASE ADDENDUM TERMS POOL: Tenant is responsible for the proper care of swimming pool. Pool use is "At Your Own Risk". It is a parent or guardian¡s responsibility to watch kids at all times during pool use. Kids must not to be left unattended during pool use. No diving into the pool is ever allowed since serious injury, paralysis or even death could occur. Damage to the pool itself due to tenant misuse will result in additional charges. HOT TUB: Tenant is responsible for proper care of Hot Tub. Suggested Hot Tub occupancy in Instruction Manual must not be exceeded. Hot Tub must be covered when not in use to retain heat. Do not sit on hot tub cover or use it for storage. Damage to cover or Hot Tub due to misuse will result in additional charges. Please do not set Hot Tub thermostat higher than 104 degrees. Due to high temperatures, Hot Tubs are not suitable for modest kids or pregnant women. Kids under legal age should not be left unattended. It is not wise to sit in the Hot Tub longer than 15 mins. at a time. It is imperative everybody (adults and kids) shower before entering the Pool &/or Hot Tub to remove sand and suntan lotion from their feet, hands and body. The Pool &/or Hot Tub is maintained by Bluewater Real Estate. An instruction manual is supplied for the Hot Tub. Any questions regarding the safe use and operation of the Pool &/or Hot Tub should be referred to Bluewater Real Estate (252) 354-2323. Tenant does hereby covenant and agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless both the owners of subject property and their Agent, Bluewater Real Estate, from and against all liability, loss, damage, claims or actions (including costs and attorney costs) for bodily injury, paralysis or death and/or property damage, to the extent permissible by law, arising out of or in connection with the misuse of Pool &/or Hot Tub.

Please Note: Management Company reserves the right to deny stay

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is by the ocean. Croatan National Forest and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the best New Bern rental home experience:

Find your perfect rental:

• Book your rental property in the Spring or Fall to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• In the New Bern area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved early. Reserving your vacation property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites frequently offer guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply New Bern area visitor guides which include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find New Bern visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Planning, selecting, and booking the perfect New Bern rental:

• Select dates and max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Sea Forever, Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! has 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our New Bern vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually available on booking websites. If they are not listed, contact the property manager before you book your rental. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a specific New Bern destination you love, search for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your needs.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some do not. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the owner about pets before booking.

Tips for your stay:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your smartphone. Take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Make a record of any issues with the property during check in, and immediately send them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are beneficial if there is a dispute.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often times, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your rental property while you're out! Don't let burglars ruin your holiday.
• Re-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host is not available, remember to take photographs of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a fantastic vacation? Most rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property management company was fantastic, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was imperfect and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.