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Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Fireplace
Beach nearby, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome!

Enjoy an "Endless Summer" in this beautiful, inviting 3 bedroom retreat in the heart of Salter Path on Bogue Banks/ Emerald Isle. Relax on the deck with a hypnotizing elevated 3rd row view of Bogue Sound after a day of fun on the ocean beach, which is just a short walk away. Walk to the nearby restaurants, fish market, ice cream stand, and shops, or take a quick drive to Emerald Isle and Swansboro to the south or Atlantic Beach and Morehead City to the north. Visits to the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, the fishing piers at Bogue Sound or Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon and much more are just a short drive away. Just off the end of the driveway, the marina near the end of the driveway offers a place to launch your kayak (bring your own or use one of the house kayaks) onto Bogue Sound, as well as the opportunity to rent boats or charter a fishing trip (coming soon!). Nearby nature trails and nature reserves will satisfy nature lovers. Relax on the deck, swing in the hammock, laugh together by the fire pit, or play in the adjacent park. You can do it all or do nothing at all! Come enjoy the best of what the Crystal Coast has to offer.

Some details:
We are honored to offer you our future home as a place of family fun or individual respite, or some of both. A peaceful retreat in the middle of the island of Emerald Isle, you can be as busy or relaxed as you want. We want this to be a place you come back to again and again.

We want to be THE destination for you and your family! For those with little ones, WELCOME! There is the beautiful Salter Path park playground right next door, with a picnic shelter and basketball court. To walk to the beach, just go through the park entrance and walk up the street. It's about a 5-minute brisk walk, or a 10-minute stroll. (You can also easily drive to the lot there.) See the file "Directions to the Beach" for a picture that shows exactly where to go.

In the guest closet downstairs (the one right under the kitchen), there are plenty of beach toys and fun stuff for everyone- beach toys, fishing poles, boogie boards, kayak paddles, life jackets, and a full-sized fridge/freezer for your downstairs needs. The area under the house is a brand-new patio with a picnic table, hammock, hammock chair, charcoal grill, and a fire pit. Wood for the fire pit is available at most of the grocery stores- you'll want to plan to pick that up. There is a pack of fire starters and a lighter stick in the guest closet. We've added some fun beach games, and a pack-n-play for your family to use wherever you might need while you're here.

We also have tried to make the house very easy for folks with mobility issues, so the whole family can come and enjoy our home. We have added the new chair-lift for the outside steps (check with us for usage details- it is not a toy, and it is easy to use). Our first floor has a full bedroom and full bathroom, with a walk-in shower in the first floor bathroom, along with all the common areas- kitchen, dining room and deck. If transfers are not a problem, then the first floor is basically wheelchair accessible- though some amenities like the kitchen cabinets and the upper floor are not.

Please note that there is a small transition strip of about .5 inch between the kitchen and the dining area because the flooring was installed at 2 different times, and was unavoidable. It isn't much, just watch your step.

The padlock on the guest closet has the code 3-3-3. It is there to give you a place to keep "your stuff" locked downstairs while your way from the house. I will note that the area is very safe- that closet was unlocked for nearly 2 years, and we never had an issue. This added security does make everyone feel safer though.

We've added a bunch of kids' toys and games so your kids will have something fun to do as soon as they arrive, to help while you unpack. Check the pictures for updated pics of this.

On the decks, we feature "retro" wicker furniture, from the table to the love seats and chairs, plus chairs on the upper decks. You can move them around the property for wherever you need them most- just put them back when you leave. The sound-side docks have a hypnotizing view of Bogue Sound. You can sit and watch the sun come up, watch the boats go by, or just enjoy the whole experience! On the back bedroom deck, you can watch the park. In the evenings, you can usually hear the ocean sounds on the breeze.

We have 3 bedrooms (1 King, 2 Queen beds) plus a pull-out sleeper sofa. One set of clean bed linens is provided for each bed, plus there's a spare Queen mattress pad in the downstairs bedroom closet and a spare King mattress pad in the Master bedroom closet. Each bedroom has its own TV hooked up to Spectrum cable with something like 150 channels. They are smart TV's, so you can also use your favorite streaming services. We have Prime Video, Disney+, and Paramount+ pre-installed. The house has Wi-fi available for all the rooms, too. The bedrooms upstairs also both have private decks outside for the quiet cup of morning coffee or to sit and watch the stars. The Master bedroom has a gorgeous view of the sound.

In the kitchen, there is a basket of stuff you may have forgotten- coffee, tooth brushes, coffee, soaps, etc. We also stock a "starter set" of handsoap, toilet paper, and paper towels. When we rented places, they didn't provide this, and we always needed it when we first got there. We don't want you to get caught short! There's enough to get you through until you make your grocery run and get what you prefer.

The laundry closet is just off the kitchen by the full bathroom, and has a stacked washer-drier combo for your convenience.

Also, be sure to read through the house rules. They're on here, and posted on the fridge. We are pet friendly, which that details. We also have check-in, midweek trash, and check-out instructions there. We are smoke-free and ask that you not host parties. Be neighborly- we have great neighbors and they are welcoming, so please be courteous to them as well. You can read all about that there.

In the kitchen, we have updated things. A new fridge-freezer, a new dishwasher, and a new stove round out a full-service kitchen of oven, stove-top, microwave, coffee makers (individual and pots), and a fully stocked set of plates, silverware, and cooking pots and pans.

The pack-n-play that's in the guest beach closet or the bedroom closet (depending on where it was returned last) can be used wherever you need.

We have upgraded our kitchen/dining/living room first-floor flooring to make it even more welcoming! We replaced the old linoleum and carpet with brand-new laminate flooring, now basically wall-to-wall. We thought this would make it easier for the house to stay fresh and clean from the sand, dogs, and family traffic the carpet was seeing. We've also added retractable kid/doggie gates to make the home even safer for your visit!

Nearby, all within walking distance, is the Bogue Sound, Homer's Point Marina, the Anchor Drafthouse and Pizzeria, the Crab Shack, Scoops Ice Cream, Willis Seafood Market, and Salter Path Methodist Church. The parking lot for those businesses is literally just a few hundred yards from the driveway. In the summer, call ahead to get your name on the waiting lists for the restaurants- then chill on the deck until it is time to head over. (The Crab Shack has an app where you can track where you are in the line, for instance.)

Just up the main street (Rt. 58), there is to the right a Dollar General, the Fire and Police Department for Indian Beach/Salter Path, a gas station/convenience store Save-A-Shop (with some fishing supplies), and Beach Wheels where you can rent strollers and bikes- they'll even deliver it right to the house. The beach access is right across the street from there. The Fire Dept. has handicapped beach buggies for FREE for greater mobility availability.

The Billfish Grill & Bar just around the corner sometimes has live music, as does Homer's Point Marina's new Pub.

There's plenty of other fun stuff to discover all over the island. At the house is a book full of ideas, plus a guest book full of "it worked for us" ideas from other guests like yourself. Or just come and chill- the house is a great place to relax and slow down, too!

Overall, welcome to our home. We want you to have a blast, and come back time after time to make memories with the people you love. Come and find a place of great solitude. To help that happen, we offer a 5% "returning guest" discount on any future stays less than one month in length. We are still relatively new owners, so any suggestions or ideas for how we can improve are most welcome. We keep trying to improve the house and amenities, and your feedback is crucial to that. For instance, that's why we added more kids' stuff, new pet/kid gates on the deck & stairs, added a pack-n-play, added the shower grips, made the fire extinguisher more accessible, etc., - many of those coming from guests' suggestions. Contact us at any time- before, during, or after your stay. When you call us, you deal with us directly. (Or, if you prefer, VRBO is also always available and they reach us also.) Our goal is to provide you with a 5-star beach small-town experience of beauty & hospitality. Come, stay with us!


RETURNING GUEST DISCOUNT!
We offer a 5% discount to the base rent for any returning guest on any returning stay! We want to be your go-to place to make memories FOR YEARS to come!!

Property manager

Paul and Holly Dunham

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1350 sq ft (125 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: If your pet makes a mess, clean it up, incl. waste

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Coordinate large parties with next door park.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Sound views sandy beaches the best of Island Life!

About the neighborhood

Map
Salter Path, NC

What's nearby

  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pita Plate - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome! located?

This family-friendly Salter Path vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. 3rd Street Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Sound view beach retreat w/ best of Island Life! Pets/Family welcome! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2024
Always enjoy our stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place
Awesome house, with awesome hosts! Tucked back in a little marina with beautiful views and plenty to do within walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chandler B.

Weekend Trip
Such a great house and lots of space. We loved the playground in pretty much the backyard and being able to walk to several different restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mighty D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Really enjoyed our stay! The place was large enough that we had room for my husband and myself, our 12-year-old son, my mother-in-law, and my sister-in-law and her husband. It was nicely appointed, and there were linens for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Property was amazing and our dog really enjoyed being able to spend the weekend on the beach. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Very relaxing and good communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House!
We had a week of peaceful rest! Great location, love the view of the sound! Home was well stocked with the little things you might forget. Loved the nearby pizza place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endless Summer Stay
Our stay was amazing. Everything was clean and the checking in / checking out process was great. Even though we stayed for a short amount of time, the experience was awesome! There were quite a few restaurants in walking distance and since it was on the sound side it was quiet and peaceful. Would recommend if you have young children as well due to the fact that there is a playground located beside the property also! Definitely will be back😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Salter path Beach trip
Perfect family beach trip and pet friendly. We really enjoyed the location and the beach was clean and beautiful. Just a lovely community and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
The place makes you feel welcome and is close to everything. Well worh it, would go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
Our family absolutely enjoyed our stay in Salter Path. The beach house was perfect for our family and dog! Highly recommend this property to everyone looking for the perfect place to stay in Salter Path!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark or Libbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and amazing location!
Perfect house for our three generation family! So many things were right at the house that we didn’t have to drive for a restaurant, seafood market, amazing shrimp burgers, Marina and Sound and Beach right across the street! This house had everything! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was perfect for our family. Great location to everything we needed for the week. The house was clean and there was plenty of room for all of us to spread out!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a fun 60 day stay to get out of the Michigan winter. Loved the beach and fun fishing. Park is a bonus
Stayed 62 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merry Christmas
Wonderful stay. We love this place and the owners
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving 2023
This is the perfect place for us. It was just the right size and so very clean. Cant wait to return. Owners are so nice and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Paul was very responsive and accommodating as a host. The house was very clean and had a beautiful view of the sound. My daughter loved having some games and small toys at the house. She learned to play Chutes and Ladders while there! We also enjoyed being next to a park and an easy walk from restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Visit
This was our second visit to this property and we had a great time. We love being able to bring our Golden Retriever with us on vacation and this time we had our 6 month old with us. We definitely plan on going again and look forward to making full use of the playground when we come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
Such a wonderful spacious comfortable home close to everything, gorgeous view, well stocked. We had a wonderful week and having cable to watch our Phillies and NFL was a major plus! We would love to return again !!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mace S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Loved the place. We have family that live in Havelock, NC so they brought our grandkids over and they loved all of the games, they loved the playground…it is very dog friendly. My only complaint was that we were only there for a long weekend. Huge thanks to the hosts for having such a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Cute house tucked away close to all the fun places.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
We were very pleased it was like home away from away
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet location close to beach
The house was clean and had all that we needed for our stay. It was in a quieter area, but close to restaurants and a very short distance to the beach. The deck has a nice view of the sound, perfect for taking in the morning with a hot cup of tea. Additionally the host was amazing with communication. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Good location, convenient to a park, able to walk to several restaurants. Views of the sound. Good for dog people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023