Beach Blessings, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 7 Bedrooms
• 8 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 4032 square feet

Beach Blessings is an Almost Oceanfront, 7-bedroom, 6-full, and 2-half bath home located directly across from the beach access in the heart of Emerald Isle. Beach Blessings is one of our exclusive Blue Pearl Homes. Exquisitely-furnished and exceptionally-appointed, Blue Pearl Homes are top-of-the-line vacation homes. As such, Beach Blessings features an upgraded linen package, with your beds made-up for you, and comes with a heated pool (may be heated upon request for $625/week), a hot tub, and an elevator.

Beach Blessings has gotten a facelift this spring with new carpet in all the bedrooms and new lights in all the bathrooms. The three king bedrooms have all new furnishings, and the three bedrooms on the west side of the home (top, middle, and ground floors) have new, firmer beds. The top floor living area has a new comfortable sectional and fresh tables, and the wood floors are all shined up. The kitchen appliances were refreshed late last summer and are ready for your gourmet cooking.

Conveniences and Info Layout -Seven roomy bedrooms, five with their own dedicated bathrooms. No sharing required. -Two living areas, one on the top floor and one on the bottom. Room to spread out. -A dining area sizable enough to accommodate your entire crew. -Access all three floors from the outside stairs and decks. -Two huge driveways to avoid the car shuffle. -Cavernous pool deck with room to lounge or play. Location -Directly across from the beach access. Almost oceanfront without the oceanfront price tag. -Walk or bicycle only a half-mile to countless eateries, miniature golf, go karts, gift stores, the grocery store, and the movie theater at Emerald Plantation. -The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is within a 1/4 mile walk on the beach. -Located on a neighborhood loop road with extremely light traffic. -Just a few blocks from access to Emerald Isle¡s paved paths for running, cycling, or rollerblading.

Conveniences -Elevator -Pool (can be heated for a fee) with speakers for streaming your music -Hot tub -Volleyball Court -Cornhole -Pool Table -Foosball -Painless access to attach your gaming system to the enormous TV on the ground level. -Tech: upgraded WiFi, Roku access to stream your TV shows, music streaming from your devices in the rec room, upstairs and out by the pool, PC and WiFi printer/copier/scanner, iHome clock radios with lightning and USB ports in every bedroom. -Tons of games, puzzles, and books stashed in the bookcases on the top floor. -Pool and beach toys, body boards, chairs, and umbrellas in the outside guest closet. -High chair, booster seats, and pack and play included in top floor master closet. -There are two modest folding tables with chairs that can be used in the unfortunate case when work must be done.

Ground Level: -Game room: 60" TV, WiFi streaming Blu-ray player, pool table and foosball table. Music streaming and gaming access. There is also a wet bar with mini-refrigerator, microwave, and ice maker. -Powder room also with access from outside. -Bedroom #1: Ocean-side queen plus twin bunk with trundle, TV -Bedroom #2: two twin bunk sets, one with trundle, TV -Full bath with tub shared by these bedrooms.

Level One: -Bedrooms #3 and #6: ocean-side master suites with king beds, private bathrooms, TVs, and direct access to the ocean-side deck -Bedrooms #4 and #5 ocean-side queen bedrooms with private baths, TVs, and direct access to the ocean-side deck -Laundry area with washer and dryer, iron and ironing board.

Level Two: -Kitchen: well-equipped kitchen with two fridges, two dishwashers, an ice maker, tons of dishes, silverware, & kitchen gadgets -Dining area: two tables with seating for sixteen, four bar stools and vistas of the ocean -Living area: TV, Blu-ray player, board games, puzzles, books, and access to the covered porch. -Powder room -Bedroom #7: ocean-side master suite with king bed, TV, jetted tub, separate shower, and direct access to the ocean-side deck

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

Family Animals Stay Free- No Pet Fee for Your Vacation! (2 Dogs Max)

Rents weekly from Sunday to Sunday. Rents nightly with a 3-nighttime minimum stay, last min. or off-season only.

This home only offers first right of refusal for weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Payment is due at the time of booking.

Please Note: Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is by the ocean. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Strategies to get the perfect Beaufort, NC vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Booking a rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our best tip for saving money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Reserve your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Beaufort, NC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Choosing the perfect rental home in Emerald Isle:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and choose a budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group needs. Beach Blessings, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! has 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is commonly available online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property owner before you reserve the rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Are you looking for unique amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a rental that allows animals. Ask for specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Usually, property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

More considerations for your visit:

• Add the property manager's contact information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• During check-in, record any damages to the property and immediately alert the owner. Record all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents a lot of issues.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are usually an excellent source for finding the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Local residents can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are out, just like you would at home.
• Double-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all belongings at departure. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a terrific vacation? Most rental managers make it easy for customers to provide reviews. If your rental and/or property manager was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was imperfect and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.