Sea Fern Cottage - The Point @Emerald Isle for the Perfect Family Vacation - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2145 square feet

Whether you have planned a peaceful calming hideaway or a vacation filled with activities, you have chosen the ideal location with Sea Fern Cottage in Emerald Isle. It’s a freshly refreshed home where you have a private pathway that leads you directly to the most beautiful beach at The Point! The Point, a wide sandy beach surrounded by dunes, is the western most section of the island. Warm water, shell gathering, surf fishing and the most spectacular sunsets make this the best beach on the island, hands down. Sea Fern bungalow is less than a 5 min. walk (0.3 miles) to the beach and has everything you need for your stay, including four adult bicycles, beach toys, a beach wagon, beach chairs and an outdoor shower!

Sea Fern Cottage’s 2145 square feet sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms, with 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins, a twin daybed, a trundle bed, and a pull-out queen. There are 2 full baths and 1 half-bath. Please note that linens are supplied with the housekeeping fee. There is also room to bring your boat with ample parking for your friends and family and boat trailer. Outdoor security cameras onsite. A boat ramp into the sound is only mins. away, as is everything else that Emerald Isle has to offer.

Sea Fern Cottage features open-plan living on the 2nd floor with great natural light, making cooking in the gourmet kitchen a delight. You will appreciate cooking on the induction stove! This space opens onto a huge screened deck that puts you high in the trees of the yard. This ambiance gives the home its name, Sea Fern, with the giant trees swaying gently in the breeze like sea fern in a current. Its 3 levels makes it painless to handle a crowd and its outdoor space with a yard, grille and many decks makes getting together with family and friends nearly the best part of the day.

Be sure to discover the island using the great bicycle and walking path that runs the length of Emerald Isle, numerous parks and fishing piers, surf and shore fishing, public boat and kayak launch sites. Check out these attractions close by: Flatwaters Paddling, Emerald Isle Adventures, The Salty Pirate Water Slide, Mac Daddy’s Entertainment Center with mini golf, a driving range, bumper cars, a Sky Trail, bowling and much more. The NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and Fort Macon State Park, outside of Atlantic Beach are also must-sees. Stop at the Bogue Inlet fishing Pier, and catch a few for supper! Take a day trip to Bear Island at Hammocks Beach State Park-by ferry. Emerald Isle has it all including superb seafood eateries, nighttime spots and, of course, numerous places to sample ice cream. Be sure to pick out your family's favorite!

Book Sea Fern Cottage, a family-friendly, boat-friendly bungalow that lets you take advantage of everything that the Crystal Coast has to offer.

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect vacation home experience:

When to book a Havelock rental & When to go:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in Emerald Isle. To get the largest rental within your budget, we strongly suggest booking in Spring or Fall. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of giant crowds at your favorite restaurants and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Havelock vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with family and friends at the beach.
• Book your vacation home as early as possible. Rental schedules often open twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during holiday gatherings. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective host whether your group qualifies for a discount.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for details.
• Often, property management companies supply Havelock area travel guides which include coupons, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship with the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Havelock visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family requires. Sea Fern Cottage - The Point @Emerald Isle for the Perfect Family Vacation has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Havelock rental home search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed types is regularly available online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property management company before booking the vacation property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what configuration is best for your vacation group.
• Is your family looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available before booking
• Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional pet fees or costs may be applied to your contract.

More tips for your visit:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the directions to your smartphone.
• To make certain that damages aren't attributed to your visit, note any problem areas during arrival. E-mail the host immediately to document any damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a hot tub, television set or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent quite a few issues.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're out! Don't let crooks ruin your family vacation.
• Just prior to departing, take a walk-through to make sure you haven't forget anything. Re-check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the property to record its condition.
• Did your family have a terrific vacation? Most vacation rental websites make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental property and/or host was great, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was out of order and they failed to correct it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your review.