General Features[>
- 3 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Cycling nearby
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- English
- Fenced yard
- Fire extinguisher
- Free WiFi
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry facilities
- Limited housekeeping
- Living room
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near the beach
- Near the sea
- No pets allowed
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Parasailing nearby
- Power boating nearby
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Shared/communal pool
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Snorkeling nearby
- Spanish
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Travel crib
- Unit size: 2052 sq ft (191 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water park
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 2052 square feet
Just steps from the beach in the exclusive Dolphin Ridge neighborhood, Footprints in the Sand is a handsome 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation home designed for relaxation and fun. With simple beach access just across the street, a private pool, elevator, and access to the Emerald Isle Beach Club, this coastal hideaway has everything you need for the ideal family vacation.
The open-concept living area welcomes you with ocean vistas, comfortable seating, and a Intelligent TV for movie nights. The completely equipped kitchen includes modern appliances and a traditional coffee maker, while games, books, and puzzles make it ideal for families. The mid-floor guest bedroom offers twin beds and an adjacent full bath for convenience. On the ground floor, an additional guest room with a queen bed offers room for the whole family.
Upstairs, the master suite is a peaceful getaway with a king bed, striking ocean vistas, and a private bathroom featuring a soaking tub. Two additional bedrooms—one with a queen bed and one with twin beds—provide plenty of space for guests, along with a hall bath and a full-size washer and dryer.
Step outside to appreciate the private backyard getaway with a shining pool, outdoor shower, and a furnished deck ideal for al fresco dining or sunset relaxation. Guests also savor access to the close by Emerald Isle Beach Club for poolside refreshments and beachside amenities.
Whether you’re soaking up the sun, swimming in the pool, or taking in the coastal vistas, Footprints in the Sand offers the ideal blend of comfort, appeal, and convenience for your next Emerald Isle hideaway.
Book your stay today and make your beach vacation memorable!
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Bottom Floor:
Guest Room with a Queen Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Mid-Level:
Guest Room with 2 Twin Beds, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Top Level:
Primary King Suite, Private Full Bathroom
Guest Room with a Queen Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
About the Area
Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club 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 jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- Caribsea Restaurant - 1.2 miles
- 4 J's Cafe and Bakery - 1.4 miles
- Ben & Jerry's - 2.3 miles
- Mac Daddys - 2.9 miles
- Lazzara’s Pizza & Subs - 0.9 miles
- 4J’s Cafe And Bake Shop - 1.4 miles
- Rucker Johns - 1.5 miles
- The Shark’s Den Sports Bar & Grill - 1.5 miles
Nearby Activities
- Emerald Isle Woods Park - 0.7 miles
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 2.3 miles
- Hammocks Beach State Park - 4.2 miles
- Mac Daddys - 2.9 miles
- The Salty Pirate Waterpark - 1.1 miles
- Water Boggan - 1.2 miles
- Hot Wax Surf Shop - 1.3 miles
- Teezher Charters - 1.4 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Mountain Brook Vineyards - 1.0 miles
- Silver Lining Tattoo Shop - 1.9 miles
- Ben & Jerry's - 2.3 miles
- Thundering Shrimp Tattoo - 2.4 miles
- Enchanted Interiors - 1.0 miles
- 4J’s Cafe And Bake Shop - 1.4 miles
- Emerald Plantation Cinemas - 1.5 miles
- Elly's Gifts - 1.5 miles
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