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Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount

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Beach
Beach
Miscellaneous
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount

Open floor plan overlooking Bogue Sound with your own private dock and boat lift! Relax on the main level sound front covered deck and unwind as the sun sets. Enjoy your morning coffee from the covered master suite deck, also overlooking the sound. Build a fire and roast marshmallows over the brick fire pit overlooking the water. Included with your stay are two stand-up paddle boards as well as two kayaks for you to explore the sound and potentially catch your own fresh seafood. The beautiful Atlantic Ocean is less than a block's walk from your beach house. Other amenities include a large high-top dining table to seat up to six, large and comfy sectional couch. The bedrooms include (Master Suite) 1 King Sleep Number bed, (Guest 1) 1 Queen bed, (Guest 2) 2 twin beds. Convenience Store and Dollar Store are also within walking distance to pick up any last-minute items. Inquire about discounts for military, first responders, teachers, and senior citizens. Pets welcome with prior approval (some limitations apply). Unit is part of a duplex.

Property manager

Max Creech
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets are considered on an individual basis.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this cottage is on the waterfront. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Flatwaters Paddling - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage with dock and boatlift - ask for discount located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

This was our first time renting sound side and we loved it. We rented this house as our family brought kayaks to put in the sound. It was perfect!! The public dock right beside the private dock to the house was so easy to get in and out. This house is located in the narrow part of the island so it was a very short walk across the street to hit the beach. Clean home, had everything we needed for our week getaway, would definitely rent here again. Max the homeowner was very responsive and gave some great tips for our trip. The surprise sweet treat was a huge hit as well! Gorgeous water views! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location for sound & beach access

A great place to rest & relax - right on the sound, and the beach was only a block away. Host was super responsive & helpful!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautiful view

If not for Hurricane Debby, we would have had a near perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice proximity to pretty views

We enjoyed the view of the sound and the very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Perfect for our family of four, and Max could not have been a better communicator! Dog bowls made me wish we had taken one of our dogs ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful view of the sound

such a great place to relax and enjoy nature
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

My family and I stayed at Simple Blessings August 17-24. The location was perfect! We were right on the sound and the beach was right across the street. The property was wonderful and sitting on the top deck outside of the master bedroom in the early morning was gorgeous and serene. The host, Max, was fantastic! Communication was top notch and he gave great dining suggestions. Thank you Max for having us at your wonderful property. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and the dock is great!

Great place away from all the retail and traffic of Emerald Isle. The beach is a quick 2 minute walk (has a life guard tower there) and the dock into the sound is great - offers relaxing sunrises and sunsets of the sound. And great for fishing! The house is more than enoug for 2 people or plenty large for even 6. Kitchen is fully equipped and the fan on the stove top was great. We used the linen service provided and there were plenty of towels and wash clothes. Max was responsive to all our queries and a good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Comfortable open floor plan beach home that was located within feet of the sound and super close to the ocean! Well stocked kitchen with convenient pantry storage. Lots of natural light with great sound views. Easy walk to the beach or you could load up and pay to park at the public beach access. The host was very responsive and provided great information! Look forward to booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Perfect location and the sunsets were breathtaking. The owner was also super helpful and accommodating. I would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of both worlds

View of the sound was just perfect. So peaceful just sitting on the decks looking over the water. Best part was the beach was just across the street. We could experience both each day. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We loved the location, plus we were a few minutes from restaurants & grocery stores. The host was wonderful and was very helpful when we needed to contact him. We will definitely come back to this property later in the year.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sierra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved staying on the sound

We really loved staying on the sound. This is a duplex, but we had really nice neighbors! It was great having access to a pier to fish and play in the water. The host was really nice and responded to all of our questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

Very nice property with an open concept kitchen. We loved our time on the downstairs deck enjoying the water view and breeze, which was very relaxing. The property has a nice pier for fishing or boating. Max was a great host. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

This was an amazing property with spectacular views. Peace and quiet -exactly what we needed. The owner is extremely helpful, communicative and really resourceful. We will definitely come back again and highly recommend it. It’s the best of the sound and the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Emerald Isle Inland Waterway Location

This house is ideally located on the inland waterway with close proximity to the beach. We enjoyed inland water views from the house deck and from the pier. We also enjoyed walking the beach with ocean water views. The house owner went above and beyond in not only providing needed check in information, as well as local restaurant and activities recommendations. We were impressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for everything water!

Property was awesome! Our teenage children love everything water, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, crabbing out of your own backyard. Beautiful views from the multistory decks out the back. Walk right across the street to the ocean beach. Can’t beat it! Our Host was super helpful, and accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a peaceful time at the house. It's nice to have access to the sound and kayaks. It's an easy walk to the beach. Max made everything easy by sending detailed information and communicating throughout the weekend as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sound Side Getaway

We love vacationing in the Emerald Isle area and decided to stay on the sound side this year . We found that Simple Blessings is the perfect place to stay! The house is well kept and the location is fantastic with the private dock to use and being next to the public dock and across the street from the public beach access ! Great communication with our host Max! Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice time

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation

This house is amazing! Short walk to the beach but I would recommend a wagon or something to put all your beach stuff in. The beach was busy Saturday and Sunday because it is by a public parking lot but the rest of the week was not busy at all. Life guard perch was right by where we set up everyday. The dock and the sound side are fantastic with sunrise and sunset everyday. I didn't fish but people were fishing everyday on the other docks. I would stay here again for sure! Emerald Isle is our favorite beach and place to take our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

We had an absolutely magical week staying at Simple Blessings! Max was the most curteous host we've ever had. The home was clean upon arrival. The view of the sound was just perfect. Having a fenced back yard made bringing our dogs a completely stress free vacation, and that is important to us! We caught crabs and fish off the pier, and our dogs absolutely LOVED swimming in the sound. The location to the ocean is easy access and easily walkable. The beds were VERY comfortable, we slept so good! We couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simple Blessing-Review

Simple Blessings was perfect stay for our family. The unit was on the sound side which acted as our large pool as well as paddle boarding in the evenings. The ocean is a block in the other direction so placement was perfect. The unit was clean, comfortable and exactly what we were looking for. Max was also a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation for beach and sound views

If you want a prime location, this is the place for you! Enjoy the water sports in the sound and short walk to the beach! Max is the best host we have ever encountered with immediate attention to your every need. Many locations within duplex for eating breakfast lunch or dinner. You can choose areas on back porch, front porch, dining room, pier, or fire-pit area. The sunset over the sound is breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value

We stayed here for 4 nights so my spouse could relax awhile given his hectic schedule. We also traveled with our lab and are appreciative for the house being pet friendly. The house was just as described in listing and clean. Unfortunately the weather for our stay wasn’t good but we made the most of it. Location to beach is just across the street and house is on sound side. Emerald Isle has beautiful beaches and very family oriented. 7 minutes to restaurants and great walking/bike paths.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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