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

About this Property

• Sleeps 9
• 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 newly refreshed home where you have a private pathway that leads you directly to the most charming 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 9 in 4 bedrooms, with 1 king, 1 queen, 2 twins, a twin daybed, 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. 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 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 hiking and ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips for getting the perfect vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules often become available 12 months in advance (or in September just after Summertime ends). Many groups reserve their Summer rentals during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the best vacation home within your budget, we strongly suggest reserving in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at Beaufort, NC restaurants, beaches, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if discounts are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies typically offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Often, management companies supply Beaufort, NC area visitor guides which include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, NC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Planning, picking, and booking a perfect Beaufort, NC rental:

• Start by having your group agree to trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Note the number beds 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.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is regularly available on booking websites. If not, email the property manager before you book the rental. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is best for your group.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and some don't. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask your host about pets before booking.
• Visiting for a specific event? If so, use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Know before you go:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Add a note with the directions to your phone, and take a printed backup.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, intercom or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of issues.
• Lock your rental while you are away. Protect your property!
• Note any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Be a good neighbor. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all of your things. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Did you have a great vacation? Most rental management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide reviews. If your rental property and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was imperfect 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 comments.