Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 1880 square feet

Dunecastle West is a duplex with an adjoining door which give access to the east side. Please view Dunecastle East to review and savor both sides for availability if this side shows booked.

Oceanfront with spectacular view. Totally furnished 4 Bedroom including 1 King, 3 Queens and 2 twins in the Loft. 2 full Baths with outside shower. Full equipped kitchen with three HD Flat Screen TVs and DVD Player. Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer. Game room with Ping Pong. Nearby Fishing, Golf Course, Library, Public Boat Ramp, Resturants, Stores and Grocery Stores. There is also a Dollar General around the corner for the additional convince.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this condo is on the beach. Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Flatwaters Paddling and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Snorkeling, windsurfing, and motor boating 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

Know Before you Go

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Pet Policy

Note from host: Max 2 dogs under 75Lbs

Strategies to get the perfect Emerald Isle vacation home experience:

Sticking to a spending budget:

• Reserve your rental as early as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many families book their Summer rental homes during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Book your rental property in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to enjoy beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• Property management companies sometimes offer promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family.
• Property managers typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local New Bern visitors guide magazine when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitors guides have money saving offers on nearby shops and restaurants.

Planning and picking the bestrental:

• Start by selecting your a vacation week and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available online. If they are not listed, email the property owner before booking the vacation property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches and bunk beds. You'll need to work out what bed configuration is optimal for your group.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or charges applied to your agreement.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Store the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're gone! Don't let thieves ruin your vacation.
• Upon check-in, note any issues with the property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to confirm you didn't leave anything behind. Check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the rental a final time and scan for damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host isn't available, take photos of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property management company was fantastic, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.