Oceanview, close to beach, pool, fire pit, dog friendly with no extra fee! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2400 square feet

Barefoot Pelican - Bring your family and friends together in this cavernous oceanview 4BR/3.5BA middle-row vacation home with a pool that is just a short walk to the beach. This vacation spot has plenty of parking, even for a boat trailer, and is just a 2-min. drive to the complimentary public boat ramp. The ground-level game room with a foosball table and video games also offers a second full refrigerator to make outdoor grilling convenient.

Barefoot Pelican, a freshly refreshed (kitchen, LVP floor and amenities) a 4BR (PLUS BONUS ROOM)/3.5BA vacation home with a pool, has everything you need to appreciate a trip to Emerald Isle. The roomy home offers ocean vistas, a very short walk to the beach for calming, fishing, or surfing, and is located along the broad walking and cycling path. Barefoot Pelican is within walking distance of 2 beach accesses, the complimentary public boat ramp, and a kids’s park. You are a short drive, or bicycle ride from many eateries, stores, coffee stores, and grocery stores. It’s an ideal location to discover Emerald Isle!

~2400 Sq Ft the home features a reverse floor plan to maximize ocean vistas. The expansive main living area is on the top floor of the home with bedrooms on the ground level and second floor. The bottom floor features an additional full refrigerator and game room with a sleeper couch and a foosball table.

Bedroom 1: King | Bedroom 2: King | Bedroom 3: King | Bedroom 4: 2 Singles | Bonus Room: Sleeper Couch

First Floor Features: Full refrigerator, sleeper couch, pool door entrance, flat screen intelligent TV, additional seating, Bedroom 1 w/ king bed and ensuite bathroom. The door to the bedroom and additional/game room can be closed for privacy.

Second Floor Features: Bedroom 2 with king bed, ensuite bathroom, intelligent TV. Bedroom 3 with king bed and intelligent TV. Bedroom 4 with two single beds and intelligent TV. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are located on the ocean side of the home and have direct access to an outside covered deck with furnishings.

Third Floor Features: Extensive spacious living area, open oceanside deck with furnishings. The open and airy kitchen provides a breakfast bar with seating for 6. The enormous living room couch facing the intelligent TV and oceanviews is a comfortable space to savor a family move or relax with your favorite book. The dining area has enough seating for 6. Half bathroom for convenience. There is a work nook in the kitchen that provides a space to work from a lap top.

Additional Conveniences: Outdoor gas fire pit and 3 adult bicycles for your use. Full-size washer and dryer in the laundry room. Hot and cold enclosed outside shower. Gas Grille. Picnic Table. Oceanside pool with furnishings. Beach cart and pool toys.

Parking: 4-5 full-size cars or trucks or 3-4 cars and a boat trailer

No Smoking of ANY kind - $250 fee applies

1 dog under 50lbs allowed with no fee. Second dog allowed with a $150 non-returnable fee.

No Parties or Events

No moving interior or exterior furnishings. Additional costs apply.

Cameras:

Nowadays, there are cameras everywhere. Unfortunately, it’s a way of life these days. There are (3) Ring security cameras on the property. These are for our protection. We need to monitor access to the pool area. They are NOT looking at the pool. We turn the notifications off during the rental season. The videos are archived for 180 days.

1. Door Bell.

2. Camera 2 looks at the sliding glass door and gate accessing the pool area.

3. Camera 3 looks at the other gate by the HVAC equipment
***Security cameras at front door and pool entrances***

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Kayaking, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Strategies to get the best Emerald Isle vacation home experience:

How to get the best rental home value:

• In the Beaufort, NC area, The sooner you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are booked early. Reserving your vacation home 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer is the most expensive season in Emerald Isle. To get the best value, consider changing your group's trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Beaufort, NC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. It's always a good idea to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Property management companies often offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Beaufort, NC visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great articles, visitor guide magazines have discounts for nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Selecting the perfect rental home:

• Select a group lead, select your vacation week, and choose a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Oceanview, close to beach, pool, fire pit, dog friendly with no extra fee! has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, contact the host before booking your home. Remember that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what is best for your family.
• If your group is bringing pets, you will need a rental that allows animals. Request details on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair accessibility, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Tips to have a wonderful stay:

• Put the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, elevator or kitchen appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message prevents a lot of problems.
• Lock your rental while you are away. Keep your property safe!
• Document any damages to the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be very helpful if damages are attributed to your stay.
• Be a good neighbor. Often, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Double-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all belongings at departure. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will be thankful you shared your experience find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.