Peaceful 3BR/2.5BA home, easy walk/bike to beach

Relax and enjoy fun in the sun at Emerald Isle beaches with the whole family at this comfortable 3BR(plus bonus room)/2.5BA cottage that is just a short 10-12 minute walk to the beach. Nestled on a quiet side street of the island, this simply decorated beach vacation rental is great for small groups who want a quiet getaway that is within walking/biking distance of beaches, restaurants, stores and even an ice cream shop. ~ 1600 sq ft of living space across 3 levels. This classic beach cottage is nestled on a quiet street in Emerald Isle. The home has everything you need to enjoy a classic beach vacation. Fully equipped kitchen, full-size washer/dryer, screened porch with television, 2 open decks with porch furniture, gas grill. You will also be within walking or biking distance to the beach (about 12 minutes), Emerald Woods (sound side park with kayak launch, picnic area, and bathrooms), restaurants, and shops. GROUND LEVEL - Half bath, Second living room that can be used as a 4th bedroom and features a sleeper sofa. Large laundry room with a treadmill and clothes drying rack, perfect place to store your beach stuff. The garage and golf cart is for owner use only but guests are welcome to use the garage for entry to the ground level. Interior stairs lead up to the kitchen/living area. FIRST FLOOR - Full kitchen for cooking family meals and a small pantry. Breakfast bar with two bar stools. Dining room table with four chairs. Open airy living room with plenty of seating and flat-screen TV. Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with a Queen bed, full bathroom (shower only), and large closet. Screened porch with a flat-screen TV for relaxing and open deck with seating and gas grill. SECOND FLOOR - Stairs lead up from the living room. Shared full bathroom (shower/tub). Bedroom 2: Queen bed and private open balcony and a few chairs for relaxing. Bedroom 3: 2 Single beds and a closet with a few small kiddo toys guests are welcome to use. We just ask that you return them to that room/closet. OUTSIDE: Enclosed outside shower for rinsing off sandy toes and beach equipment. There is also a Ring security camera on the exterior of the garage facing the driveway and street for guest security. Access to the house is via the screened porch on the left side of the house, with a lock box hanging to the left of the entry door.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 23.About events:No events allowed.