Ripple| Golf Cart · Private Beach · Outdoor Living

Welcome Home to "Ripple" in Emerald Isle, NC. Ripple is a NEWLY RENOVATED, PET-FRIENDLY home that sleeps 8 guests and offers neighborhood PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS and a 6-person GOLF CART!!

Located 4 blocks from the beach/private beach access, "Ripple" is the perfect ocean getaway experience! — 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, golf cart, spacious decks, outdoor living room w/ TV, grill, hammock, picnic table, outdoor shower, beach chairs, and games provide the perfect accommodations for your beach vacation.

⭐️ LOCATION: PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS & CONVENIENT ⭐️
Located in a beachfront community in Emerald Isle, your island retreat has private beach access within the community and is conveniently located near the pier and all of the restaurants and surf shops.

— < 1 mile (~4 blocks) to private-to-the-community beach access with parking and outdoor showers
— < 1 mile to Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
— < 1 mile to Surf’s Up Grill & Bar at Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
— 1 mile to Publix Grocery Store & Food Lion Grocery Store
— 1 mile to the Salty Pirate Waterpark
— 1 mile to Wing’s Surf Shop, Bert’s Surf Shop, and other shopping
— 1-2 miles to Fish Hut Grill, Flipperz, Gaffer’s, Caribsea, and other restaurants

⭐️ EXTERIOR OF THE HOME & AMENITIES ⭐️
Escape daily life back home as you feel the breeze and settle into your beach vacation. All amenities are private to this pristine island gem.

— 2025 6 Passenger Golf Cart (street legal)
— Outdoor living room with couches and a TV
— Spacious decks
— Hammock
— Picnic table
— Propane grill
— Cornhole board and bags
— Ladder ball and other yard games
— Outdoor shower

⭐️ BEACH GEAR ⭐️
— 1 beach wagon
— 1 beach tent
— 2 beach umbrellas
— 2 beach ‘Shore Shade’ sun shades
— 2 bag chairs
— 3 boogie boards
— 6 beach chairs
— Paddle ball
— Beach bucket, shovel, and toys

⭐️ GOLF CART POLICY ⭐️
** 2025 6 Passenger Golf Cart (street legal, up to 25 mph) is included with your stay. Enjoy driving the golf cart to the neighborhood private beach access, the sound side pier and water access, and many other local restaurants, shops, and attractions.
— A signed Liability and Waiver Agreement is REQUIRED to have access to the golf cart for your stay. You must fill the form out BEFORE your day of check-in.
— You must be 25 years of age to operate the golf cart as well as sign a liability and waiver agreement, provide drivers license, and insurance information. This is REQUIRED.
— Only the individual(s) who sign the liability and waiver agreement and also provide drivers license and insurance information are eligible to operate the golf cart. No exceptions.
— There are two settings: “D” a standard drive setting that goes 15 mph, and “S” for ‘Street’ which goes up to 25 mph.
— Our golf cart has an NC license plate, so it is considered a low-speed vehicle, and not a golf cart. YES, it can be driven on any road with speed limits 35 mph and under. YES, it also requires seatbelts and car seats and follows any other rules that the DMV requires of vehicles on the road, such as using blinkers and not driving on sidewalks. Please be mindful that there are stretches of Hwy 58 and Coast Guard Rd that are 45 mph and not 35 mph.
— Failure to adhere to the rules and obligations laid out in the Golf Cart Liability and Waiver Agreement, may result in termination of rental lease.
— $100 fee for missing golf cart key card. You MUST return the key to the safe and lock it prior to departure.

⭐️ INSIDE THE HOME ⭐️
This newly renovated home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 8 guests.

— Bedroom 1 with Queen bed and deck access
— Bedroom 2 with Queen bed and deck access
— Bedroom 3 with 2 Twin bunkbeds (kid-size bunks, not designed for adults)
— Play Pen in closet of Bedroom 3
— Loft playroom off of Bedroom 3
— Full bathroom 1 with shower
— Full bathroom 2 with bathtub
— FULLY STOCKED kitchen!!
— Dining table and kitchen bar seating
— Spacious living room
— Washer/Dryer

⭐️ WHAT IS PROVIDED ⭐️
— Bed linens for all beds
— Portable fans and sound machines for each bedroom
— Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and black makeup washcloths
— Beach towels
— Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, blow dryer, toilet paper
— Dish towel, paper towels, dishwashing detergent and sponge
— Dishes, pots/pans, cutlery, cooking oil and spray, salt/pepper, spices
— Drip coffee maker, K-cup coffee maker, complimentary coffee grounds, K-cups, tea, creamer, sugar, and Splenda
— Brita water filter pitcher
— Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
— Steamer, iron, and ironing board
— Smart TV with Netflix and Youtube TV, no cable
— Deck of cards, board games, and books

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🐾 PET-FRIENDLY PERKS 🐾
— Food bowl and water bowl
— Dog beds for your furry family members to get cozy in
— Waste bags
— Emerald Isle allows leashed pets on the beach

🐾 PET POLICY 🐾
It is our pleasure to welcome your furry friend to the coast.

— $175 pet fee
— Dogs ONLY (no cats)
— Two (2) dogs max, under 80 lbs. max combined total weight
— Non-aggressive breeds only (Pit Bull, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, and German Shepherd breeds are not allowed)
— Pets must be current on vaccines and flea meds.
— NO PETS ALLOWED ON FURNITURE!!
— Pets CANNOT BE LEFT UNSUPERVISED inside the home.
— Pets MUST BE CRATED when the pet owner is not present.
— Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pet. Place all pet waste bags in the trash can outside.
— Guests will be held accountable for their pet, and any DAMAGES to the property will be charged to the guest.
— **Do NOT arrive without paying the pet fee. If you include your pet in your reservation, then the pet fee will be automatically included in your booking total, and you are good to go. If not, no worries. Just let me know, and I can send you the pet fee request after booking.

SERVICE ANIMALS & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS
— A service animal and emotional support animal do not count as “pets” in regards to the number of pets allowed at the rental.
— If we discover that a guest has misrepresented a pet as a service animal, we reserve the right to seek financial restitution, report fraudulent claims to government authorities, and evict the guests without further notice. In the latter case, there will be no right to a refund for unused rent.
— Please reference our full policy at the end of the ‘House Rules’ in regards to disclosing your service animal and emotional support animal to the host.

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Ask about SPECIAL PRICING for longer stays:
⭐️ 5% off weekly bookings!!
⭐️ 15% off monthly bookings!!

** Weeklong stays fill up fast! Book now to reserve your dates!

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— YOUR HOST —
Hi, my name is Ashley, and I handle all of the Airbnb Hosting at NC Saltwater Vacations. My goal is to ensure that you have a ⭐️ FIVE STAR ⭐️ experience!

Your CAREFREE vacation is my TOP PRIORITY! If you need anything during your stay or have any questions, please let me know. :-)

— DISCLAIMER —
I (Ashley) am your Airbnb host, but your short-term rental agreement is with the property owner.

You’ll have access to everything in the home and on the property, except for the spaces that are locked and labeled ‘Owner Storage.’ You’ll also have access to the community’s private beach access!! ⛱️

Hi, my name is Ashley, and I handle all of the Airbnb Hosting at NC Saltwater Vacations. My goal is to ensure that you have a ⭐️ FIVE STAR ⭐️ experience!

Your CAREFREE vacation is my TOP PRIORITY! If you need anything during your stay or have any questions, please let me know. :-)

⭐️ LOCATION: PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS & CONVENIENT ⭐️
Located in a beachfront community in Emerald Isle, your island retreat has private beach access within the community and is conveniently located near the pier and all of the restaurants and surf shops.

— < 1 mile to private-to-the-community beach access with parking and outdoor showers
— < 1 mile to Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
— < 1 mile to Surf’s Up Grill & Bar at Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
— 1 mile to Publix Grocery Store
— 1 mile to the Salty Pirate Waterpark
— 1 mile to Wing’s Surf Shop, Bert’s Surf Shop, and other shopping
— 1-2 miles to Fish Hut Grill, Gaffer’s, Caribsea, and other restaurants

NO SMOKING & NO VAPING
— Smoking is not allowed inside the home or on the property grounds.
— Violators will be asked to leave IMMEDIATELY, and a refund will not be issued.
— Violators will be charged a $500 fine.

VIDEO SECURITY CAMERAS
— There are audio/video cameras on the exterior of the property.
— There is a Ring audio/video doorbell camera located at the front door on the side of the property. It is angled straight out toward the right side of the property where it would pick up someone walking to the front door.
— There is an audio/video camera underneath the home in the back left corner. It is angled where it picks up the view of underneath the home, the driveway, the main outdoor stairs, and some of the front/side yard.

NO LARGE GROUP GATHERINGS
— Absolutely no large group gatherings and NO PARTIES. Guests who break this rule will be asked to leave IMMEDIATELY, and a refund will not be issued.

QUIET HOURS
— 10:00 pm - 8:00 am

BOOKING REQUIREMENTS
— Must be 25 years to book
— The person renting must be staying onsite for duration of stay (cannot rent for someone else).

CANCELLATIONS & DATE CHANGES
— Please keep in mind that we do stand by the cancellation policy in our listing for cancellations and date change requests, and we do not make exceptions. This includes for family emergencies, weather, travel delays, etc (anything that is out of our control as a host).
— We strongly recommend getting travel insurance if you have concerns, as it is not expensive and provides you peace of mind.