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 extraordinary 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 included 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 adore 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 humongous 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 striking 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 cycling and ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the perfect Beaufort, NC vacation home experience:

Money saving strategies:

• In the Beaufort, NC area, The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are reserved early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer time is high season in Emerald Isle. To get the best value, shift your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and October offer warmer temperatures, fewer crowds, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the high season.
• Property management companies sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Remember to ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies typically offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Beaufort, NC visitors guide when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have deals for local tours and attractions.

Planning and picking the right Beaufort, NC vacation home:

• Select a designated group leader, select your dates, and choose a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group 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 search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is normally available on booking pages. If not, email or call the host before booking the rental. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to determine what configuration is best for your group.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Additional fees or applied to your invoice.
• Are you looking for unique amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Have a fantastic stay:

• Put the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a garage door opener, television set or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents lots of difficulties.
• Lock your rental while you are out. Protect your property!
• During arrival, note any issues with the property and immediately contact the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Locals can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to find the fresh catch of the day, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Just before checking out, take a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your group have a terrific vacation? Many vacation rental websites make it easy for customers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or property manager was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to correct it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.