SeaChelle Cottage-Crystal Coast/SOBX Beach Rental, Emerald Isle NC

05/12/2024

July and August availability! Check out our recent reviews and book your summer vacation!

05/12/2024

🌊 Rip Current Safety 101: Spotting and Escaping the Grip 🏊‍♂️

Hey, Emerald Isle beach-goers! Knowing how to spot and escape from a rip current can make all the difference when you're enjoying our beautiful beaches. Stay safe this beach season with these quick tips:

How to Spot a Rip Current:

Look for channels of churning, choppy water.
Notice differences in water color; rip currents can appear darker.
Watch for lines of foam, seaweed, or debris moving steadily seaward.
An area with fewer breaking waves can also indicate a rip current.

Caught in a Rip? Here’s How to Get Out:

Stay Calm: Panicking uses up energy. Stay focused on getting out.
Don’t Swim Against the Current: It’s stronger than even the best swimmers.
Swim Parallel: Find the direction of the shore and swim parallel to it until you feel the pull lessen.
Float or Tread Water: If you can’t swim out, float or tread water. Rip currents are powerful but narrow. You can escape by conserving energy.
Signal for Help: If you're still stuck, wave your arms and shout to alert lifeguards or other beach-goers.

Remember, rip currents are fast and powerful, but with the right knowledge, you can safely enjoy your time at the beach. It is always a good idea to swim where lifeguards on the beach.

Share this post to help spread the word about rip current safety!

05/03/2024

04/20/2024

Check out the NC Tripping guide to Emerald Isle! https://www.nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-emerald-isle-nc/

We have summer availability still left!

After years of visiting this place and its surroundings, we've created this guide to cover the best things to do in Emerald Isle NC and nearby.

11/04/2023

11/04/2023

New little library added. 📖📚Take a book, share a book.

10/04/2023

Off Season is the best season! Come stay with us while checking out these fun events. Book here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/904941232394011061

October:

6th-8th: North Carolina Seafood Festival https://www.crystalcoastnc.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/north-carolina-seafood-festival/

28th: Emerald Isle Marathon and 5K https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/396/Emerald-Isle-Marathon-Half-Marathon-and-

November:

4th: Beaufort Wine & Food https://www.beaufortwineandfood.org

11th: Mill Whistle Brewing Dirt Nap www.crystalcoastnc.org/event/4th-annual-dirt-nap-fest-%40-mill-whistle-brewing/26665/

24th: Swansboro Holiday Flotilla https://visitswansboro.org/swansboro-christmas-flotilla/

25th: Emerald Isle Christmas Parade

The North Carolina Seafood Festival takes place on the Morehead City Waterfront. The largest three-day festival in North Carolina, its highlights are an

09/22/2023

Updated dining set just added!

09/22/2023

Updated living room furniture recently added

07/03/2023

Our Day Five Art Gallery painting is here! Thank you Glenn - we love it! And thanks to Shell’s Cottage Decor for holding it for us. We loved your shop and will be back!

06/27/2023

06/27/2023

Parking Information Map for the Fireworks Celebration at Mac Daddy's on July 3rd!

🅿️ Parking Information: Please use the map to note the designated parking areas available. Follow the signage and directions from our friendly staff to find convenient parking spots.

Get ready for a great celebration!

Indulge in Delicious Food: We have an exciting lineup of food trucks ready to serve up mouthwatering treats to satisfy your cravings throughout the event.

Groove to Free Live Music: Before and after the mesmerizing fireworks display, we've got fantastic live music lined up to keep the energy high and the party going.

Witness a USMC Flyover: Prepare to be amazed as the United States Marine Corps showcases their incredible skills with a breathtaking flyover during the event.

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mac Daddy's, Emerald Isle Realty, Inc., Town of Bogue, Town of Cape Carteret, Town of Cedar Point, and Town of Emerald Isle for their generous support in making this event possible.

https://www.emeraldisle-nc.org/382/Western-Carteret-Fireworks-Celebration

06/26/2023

Stay safe 🌊

For those hitting the ocean and waves this summer.

This is really simple. You can spot a rip current. Unfortunately, it's where it looks easiest and safest to enter the sea. This is because the rip current is looping around and pulling back OUT. Hence no waves rolling IN. NEVER ENTER THE SEA HERE. If you are already in the sea and get caught in a rip current (you'll know because you will suddenly be moved from your location and it will be impossible to swim against it) don't panic. Swim ACROSS, not against the rip current. For example, rather than trying to swim to shore while being pushed out, swim parallel to the beach and you will be able to get out. Then you can swim ashore. Please educate friends or family visiting the beaches this summer. Stay safe 🙏

06/26/2023

Check out this recent review we received! We are still adding and updating - more to come soon!

06/26/2023

https://wcti12.com/news/local/emerald-isles-first-green-nest-a-turtley-rare-find-since-2015?fbclid=IwAR1fVBUFriwpOBFlZHp0_VAmG3yRoSaa7W3l9egzB7nZIH2H5AZGDUOAwWU

EMERALD ISLE, Carteret County — The Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol is reporting their first Green Sea Turtle nest since 2015, and it's the fifth nest in total t

06/26/2023

☀️🏖️ Looking to still have a beach vacation this summer? July/August availability still left.

https://tinyurl.com/SeaChelle-Cottage