Situated in Indian Beach, this lovely house for $268 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Looking for a restful vacation, with just enough to keep the family entertained, but not be overwhelmed with crowds and traffic? Located on a quiet island, just off the North Carolina Coast, this comfortable, 3 bedroom, 4 bath home is over 2300 square feet. The house has 2 unique features - it is sound front with a walkway through the woods to the pier into the sound and has 2 separate living areas - one on the first floor and one on the third floor. The top (3rd!) floor is the main living area, opening onto a sound front deck, with Adirondack chairs, and a grill. (and spectacular views!) The interior includes an open space kitchen, counter bar with 4 seats, dining area that seats 8, a full bath, and 2 separate seating areas! The main seating area has a large screen LG smart TV with traditional seating (couch, 2 side chairs) Off to the side, also facing the sound, is a reading/sleeping area. It has a queen sized sleeper futon, and 2 comfortable chairs and a bookshelf - (this is a public space and offers NO privacy - perfect for teens or kids, or the early riser in the family). The kitchen is equipped with all standard appliances and dishes/silverware, pots and pans for feeding your crowd. You will also find enough basics - paper towels, TP, paper plates/cups, dish soap, laundry soap, coffee, sugar, etc -(you get the picture!) so you don't need to dash off to the store. The middle floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. - complete with towels and clean linens! All bedrooms come with flatscreen TV's with Roku/internet access. (Please use your own credentials for specialty TV channels) The master has a queen sized bed and a 4 piece, ensuite, with jetted tub and 5 foot shower! The 2nd bedroom also has a queen sized bed. Both open onto the middle sound side deck with outdoor seating. The 3rd bedroom has a bunk with a "full" sized bottom and a single upper. The washer and dryer are on this floor for handy access. The ground floor can be used almost as a separate suite. It has a queen sized sleeper futon, a full bath, and a separate TV/living area with sofa and loveseat, as well as access to the backyard. It has interior stairs to the top 2 floors but if needed, the other floors can be accessed by the outside decks.. The home's private pier leads to the sound for fishing, clamming, sailing. It is a little shallow for larger speedboats, except at high tide, but it is great for small children, sailing, kayaking, jet skis, and sunset viewing. (We do NOT provide any recreational vehicles......) There is a local marina just 1 mile away in Salter Path (Indian Beach) where you launch water vehicles....and a rental place less than 2 miles away. And there's more!....Entertainment! The ocean/beach access is just 3 tenths of a mile away in Salter Path. It is recommended that folks with small children drive and make the 3 minute trip with toys, chairs, etc. since it is on the main road. It is a well-kept secret, because even on holiday weekends, it is easy to find parking and a 'spot' on the beach with some space to spread out your towels, and family - no "elbow to elbow", listening to someone else's music. It has outside showers, restrooms, and grills, and a good number of parking spaces, many of which are shaded. The beach is wide and sandy, and the water has a gradual slope out, providing lots of safe places to swim and skim board. (The house has an outside shower with hot and cold water to rinse off sandy feet.) The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is just 2 miles away and provides wonderful viewing, touch tanks, nature trails, as well as programs for all age levels! A small amusement park and 2 theaters are within a few minutes drive and provide change of pace activities when you a need a break from the sun, sea and salt. There also golf courses -https://www.emeraldislerealty.com/blog/top-emerald-isle-nc-area-golf-courses Everything you would need for a quiet vacation is less than 15 minutes away Morehead City, Cape Carteret, and Beaufort are small nearby (less than 20 miles!) towns with lots of charm, as well as art galleries, local museums, antique stores and upscale shopping. New Bern, NC - the first NC state capital- is 45 minutes away and has a real castle, and many historic amenities. We do not wish to be rude or unwelcoming, but..... WE DO NOT RENT TO GROUPS OF UNRELATED FOLKS. And a Disclaimer: Please be aware that we are in a private subdivision and are responsible to our HOA. There is limited parking - 3 in the driveway, 1 on the street - max..... (YOU MAY NOT PARK IN ANY NEIGHBOR'S DRIVE WHETHER THEY APPEAR TO BE AT HOME OR NOT!) Keywords: single family, 3 bedroom, sleeps 10, soundfront, ocean view