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 newly refreshed (kitchen, LVP floor and amenities) a 4BR (PLUS BONUS ROOM)/3.5BA vacation home with a pool, has everything you need to savor 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: Grand spacious living area, open oceanside deck with furnishings. The open and airy kitchen provides a breakfast bar with seating for 6. The huge living room couch facing the intelligent TV and oceanviews is a comfortable space to appreciate 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 vacation property experience:

Get the most from your rental budget:

• In the Havelock area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Book your vacation in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Havelock vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager whether your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Booking websites usually offer guests an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Often, management companies and vacation rental houses supply Havelock area visitors guides which include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

How to choose the best vacation rental in the Havelock area:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation dates, and select a budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. Oceanview, close to beach, pool, fire pit, dog friendly with no extra fee! has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking pages. If not, email or call the property management company before you book your home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is optimal for your group.
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Make sure to ask for specifics on breed, size, and type requirements. Usually, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• If there's a specific Havelock beach you are crazy about, search for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental

Advice for your stay:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are out, just like you would at home.
• To make sure damages aren't attributed to your family's stay, make note of any problem areas upon your arrival. message the host immediately to record any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Locals can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Property owners rely on good reviews to compel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.