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Salty sea air and balmy breezes welcome you to this Emerald Isle apartment, sitting just a 30-yard stroll from public beach access! Guests of the 2-bedroom, 1-bath ‘West of the Moon’ vacation rental will enjoy spectacular ocean views, along with modern at-home essentials. You’ll feel at ease with the Smart TVs, full kitchen, and dog-friendly policy. Kick back on your private deck while the waves crash against the shore, or grab the provided beach gear and head down for a day of sand and sun!
OCEANFRONT: Emerald Isle Beach (30 yards), Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier (1.0 miles), NC Wildlife Public Boat Ramp (1.6 miles), Dudley’s Marina (6.8 miles)
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Salt Pirate Waterpark (1.9 miles), Fun World Motor Sports (2.2 miles), The Watson House and Gardens (3.9 miles), Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway (8.8 miles), North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (12.7 miles)
PARKS & NATURE: Emerald Isle Woods Park (2.9 miles), Hammocks Beach State Park (10.2 miles), Fort Macon State Park (19.0 miles), Croatan National Forest (25.6 miles)
FOOD & DRINK: The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits (0.8 miles), Flipperz Family Bar & Grill (1.2 miles), Rucker Johns Restaurant (1.6 miles), Caribsea (1.9 miles), The Crab Shack (8.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: Albert J Ellis Airport (39.7 miles), Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (38.5 miles), Wilmington International Airport (76.6 miles)
West of the moon is in a great location and it was nice to find a rental that didn’t require a week’s stay.
There’s a set of 15 steps to get to the apartment so keep that in mind if you have issues with stairs or bring heavy items. There are some maintenance items and upkeep that need to be addressed so this is information only. The toilet is loose/rocky and the door in the bedroom with the full size loft bed will not close.
To keep the humidity to any reasonable level the air units in each room must be kept on at all times and the temperature below 70 or your clothing and bedding will get damp.
Recommend bringing your own towels (bath and beach) as those provided are small and have been heavily used.
There was no laundry detergent and the washer shook badly.
If budget is a concern then this rental will do. Flooring is all vinyl which holds up well to pets and sand. The unit is dated as others have said but for a comfortable bed and a place to stay out of the hot sun or rain then it will do.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
I had a great stay. The water is very close. Walking was great air conditioning was nice and cool kitchen with all the facilities was great too. Had a good time.
We would stay here again. It is a duplex turned into 4 rentals, but it was roomy enough for 6 people and 2 dogs. The A/C was ice cold and had a separate air conditioner for each bedroom and living space. The location is great - only about 20 feet from beach access and 0.6 mile walk to shopping and food. The host responded to texts quickly. The people we met were all so nice. This is a rental and city I want to visit again.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Great location, right across from the beach! The house is a little outdated but worked for us. The only reason I gave 4 stars is the wooden creaky stairs. They are steep so carpet would've been easier for us and our little dog.... We made it work. No tv box in master bedroom.
Living room tv volume is on tv, not remote...
Overall a good stay!
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
This was a nice place and very fairly priced. However, we could have planned better if there was more info listed. For example, the entire unit is on the second floor. There is nothing listed to indicate that, and my father had a difficult time with the stairs. There is mold in the master bedroom closet, and the walls in the master bedroom. There is very little kitchen equipment; one mixing bowl, only a few plastic cups for drinkware, one measuring cup with no markings, maybe 5 or 6 spoons. The beach chairs and gear is great! A deck on the front of the house to see the ocean would have been really nice! Especially for my dad who choose not to leave the condo for the most part bc of difficulty getting up and down the stairs. Because of mobility issues I would probably not rent this place again, but if you choose to, I would suggest you bring some kitchen tools if you like to cook, bc you don’t have a lot to choose from here.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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