Carolina Dune-Oceanfront Delight! Family & Pet Friendly, Amazing ocean views! - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 8 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2336 square feet

Carolina Dune is an Oceanfront Delight with its elegantly decorated interior, fun spiral staircase, and roomy decks overlooking the striking Crystal Coast.
Carolina Dune features 8 BR, 4 BA, 2 separate kitchens, 2 laundry rooms underneath the front deck, and a private walkway to the beach. There is even a mid-dune deck, on the beach walkway, with seating to savor a closer look at the waves! The Duplex style bungalow has a door that whole home units leave open, for complimentary-flowing movement between the 2 sides. The whole home rental sleeps 16, and Animals are Welcome!
For smaller families, the home can also be rented as a 1/2 duplex, with 4 BR/2 BA per side. For 1/2 duplex units, the midway door is kept locked and secured. Vacation Rental By Owner # East 3856917, Vacation Rental By Owner # West 3856919.

Each side features a comfortable living room with 1 couch, 2 chairs, a Intelligent TV, a dining table seating 4 and 4 stools at the counter, kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and a Keurig coffee pot/regular brew coffee pot combo. On the 1st floor, each side has a King bedroom, and a bunk bed room with bottom bunk as a Double, and top bunk as a Twin. There is also a 1st floor bathroom with a tub/shower combo and a single vanity. Appreciate the enormous deck, with a shaded picnic table for outside dining, or sit on the tall chairs for an extraordinary ocean view with your morning coffee or beverage in the evening. At nighttime, or on a lazy rainy day, kiddos can watch a cartoon movie in one living room, and the grown ups can watch their own adult movie on the other side!
Up that fun spiral staircase, each side has 2 Queen bedrooms, each with a separate balcony deck access door. There is also a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo and pedestal sink.
All bedrooms have a flat screen TV for calming in bed after a long day at the beach. Other amenities include high-speed internet, outside shower off area on the beach walkway, a slow cooker, and a well-outfitted kitchen for all your cooking needs!

There is plenty of parking in the long, wide driveway.
Pet Friendly! Dogs only, no more than 2 per stay. Pet fee is per pet. Please add the 35.00 per nighttime pet fee at time of booking, or let the Property Manager know so she can add it. Property Manager will need to add a 2nd pet fee, so please let her know after booking.
Guests must be at least 25 years old to book this unit.
Smoking is not allowed.
Linens and bath towels are supplied with this rental. Please bring your own beach towels, beach equipment, and chairs. Beach umbrellas, beach chairs, and infant items may be rented locally if needed-ask the property manager for info after booking so you can get them reserved now.
Check in AFTER 4 pm, check out BEFORE 10 am.
Sunday-Sunday units only during the prime summer season, (6/2/2024-9/1/ 2024). Off season days and minimum stays are flexible!
All At Waves Edge guests pay a 55.00 damage protection fee at time of booking. This covers you up to 1500.00, only if guests REPORT the DAMAGES BEFORE CHECK OUT to the property manager.

Check out these attractions close by: Emerald Plantation for shopping. Flatwaters Paddling, Emerald Isle Adventures, The Salty Pirate Waterslide, The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, or Fort Macon State Park, one of the best preserved Forts in the United States. Stop at Bogue Inlet fishing Pier, and catch a few for supper! Take a day trip to Hammocks Beach State Park-by ferry. Savor simple walking forest trails, and visit the little museum. See Bear Island as well! Don't forget a day adventure to Beaufort by the Sea. Quaint, history filled town you won't want to miss, including the Maritime Museum and Old Burying Grounds Cemetery. For a nice hike, visit Emerald Isle Woods Park. For dinner, try everybody's favorite, Rucker John's! Surf's Up Grille, The Trading Post, Flipperz, The Village Market, Fish Hut Grille, or pizza at Michaleangelo's are great places to eat as well. Grab a cool treat at The Sweet Spot, Ben & Jerry's, or DQ. Then event the nighttime away at The Emerald Club, The Growler Bar, or Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the beach. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. The Sweet Spot and Emerald Forest Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed

Tips for getting the best vacation property experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a Havelock rental home:

• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked early. Reserving your vacation home six - twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in the Havelock area. To find the best value, consider shifting your group's vacation to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer pleasant weather, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Havelock vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some owners offer rate reductions for veterans. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your group before you book.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Havelock area visitor guide magazines which will include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local companies, or through a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Havelock visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Narrow your rental Search:

• Start by choosing a vacation week and a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Carolina Dune-Oceanfront Delight! Family & Pet Friendly, Amazing ocean views! has 8 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is almost always available on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the property management company before booking the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Some properties allow pets, but others do not. Allowable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the owner about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking

More considerations for your visit:

• Get the host's phone number and entry/exit procedures for your .
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, elevator or appliance. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents lots of issues.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are away! Don't let crooks spoil your vacation.
• To ensure that damages aren't linked to your visit, make a record of any problem areas upon your arrival. E-mail the property manager immediately to relay any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having the recorded problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent source for finding the best local beaches.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Just before checking out, complete a final walk-through to confirm you didn't leave anything behind. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property managers rely on excellent feedback to inspire new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback 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 reasonably to fix it.