The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2500 square feet

**Summer units require a seven nighttime minimum, those bookings are Sunday to Sunday. Fall and winter stays require a three nighttime minimum.**

The Ultimate Dune is just what you're looking for. It's an oceanfront bungalow on the wide side of the island with tons of space for your friends and family. Dune features its own private beachfront deck with a boardwalk down to the beach. The home in 2021 and have made numerous updates over the last two years.


LIVING SPACES
Since Dune was a duplex in the past, there are two living rooms. Each one has intelligent TVs equipped with Roku and Chromecast for streaming your favorite content. There's a PS4 and a Wii with games for rainy days too. Each side of the home also has a dining space for morning coffee, family feasts, and game nights. There is only one kitchen now. Dune is a comfortable mix of midcentury pieces and up-cycled beachy furnishings. 'Ultimately' we tried to give this one-level home a modern take on a late 60s surf shack.


BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
There are five bedrooms, each with their own unique styling:
1. West queen suite: one queen, a modest ensuite bathroom, and TV
2. West double: two twin beds and no TV
3. West king: one king bed, funky plant wallpaper, and TV
4. East queen suite: one queen bed, sizable ensuite bathroom, and TV
5. East king: one king bed and TV
There is one full bathroom with a tub for kids on the west side and another full bathroom with a walk in shower on the east side hallway.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is supplied with the usual suspects - stainless steel pots and pans, nonstick pans, silverware, knives, blender, Kitchen Aid stand mixer pro, two drip coffee makers, French press, electric flat top griddle, tupperware, drink ware, silverware, sippy cups, infant spoons, and more. The pantry has a collection of herbs and spices for your dinners in.


LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
You're just a short trip away from eateries, grocery stores (Publix and Food Lion), and the Emerald Isle bridge. The Bogue Inlet Pier and Surf's Up Grille are less than a mile away by way of the beach.


LINENS
Clean linens included by a local company and are supplied for your stay (sheets, pillowcases, light quilts, towels, bathmats, and kitchen towels). All you need are your beach towels. And clothes. Don't forget clothes.

FOR THE KIDS
We've got a highchair, Infant Bjorn travel bed, infant monitor camera, and eating essentials if you're bringing a modest kid. You'll need to bring a bed cover for the travel bed.

BEACH EQUIPMENT
For your convenience, we provide our guests with beach chairs (there are at least six), beach toys, a 52-quart Igloo cooIer that can hold 80 cans, and a Shibumi shade (check them out online!).

EXPLORE NATURE
- Emerald Isle Woods Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area
- Fort Macon State Park

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier & Surf's Up Grille
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- Golfin Dolphin
- Lost treasure Golf & Raceway
- Shepherd's BBQ


HOME RULES & PRECAUTIONS
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property inside or out
- No family pets allowed
- Grills must be used 20 ft away from the home in the driveway
- Do not leave sliding doors open for extended periods, the salt air destroys the furnishings and lets the AC out
- No temporary structures allowed on the decks (canopies, tents, hammocks, pools, or hot tubs)
- Turn off foot wash after each use, otherwise water leaks can cause erosion under the home
- Please use coasters under all beverages to protect the furnishings
- Must be 27 to book
- Talk to us about events, events, and huge gatherings prior to booking for approval
- This is a handsome beach community, please be respectful to nature and wildlife
- No littering, we only have this one planet
- Additional costs and taxes may apply
- For your safety, the home is equiped with two exterior security cameras to monitor the entrances.


*Photos by Lighthouse Visuals

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the beach. Croatan National Forest and Pocosin Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Forest Golf and Salty Pirate Water Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top New Bern rental property booking tips and tricks:

Find your perfect rental home:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the New Bern area. Reserve your rental home in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a New Bern vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are booked early. Booking your rental property six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental property.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer promotional rates for active duty military and veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local New Bern visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain deals for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Choosing the best rental:

• Start by choosing your potential vacation weeks and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family requires. The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our New Bern rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is often accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the host before you reserve the vacation home. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds and bunks.
• If there's a particular New Bern attraction you are crazy about, browse homes that are either near by, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• Some rentals allow pets, and others don't. Allowable types of pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the host about your furry family members before booking.

More tips for your stay:

• Store the host's contact information in your smartphone.
• To make sure that no damages are linked to your stay, inspect the rental for any problem areas during arrival. Speak to the host right away to record any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, television set or washer/dryer. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents quite a few issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers disrupting your peaceful neighborhood. Practice the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great local food and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Just prior to departing, take a final walk-through to make sure you haven't forget any personal items. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a wonderful stay? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for clients to provide reviews. If your rental and/or host was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was defective and they failed to address it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.