Unique south-facing beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and exceptional service. Bluewater Vacation Rentals and Real Estate will take you there. Whether you choose Bluewater for a temporary getaway or to find your forever home on the coast, you become part of our family. The Crystal Coast stretches over 85 miles of sand and sun along the coast of North Carolina.
Vacationers and locals alike flock to our small town beach towns and historic coastal charm. Looking to reconnect and relax for a while? Whether your vacation dreams lead you to Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, or beyond, you will find family-friendly activities, sweeping beaches, and rolling dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Vacationers and locals alike flock to our small town beach towns and historic coastal charm. Looking to reconnect and relax for a while? Whether your vacation dreams lead you to Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, or beyond, you will find family-friendly activities, sweeping beaches, and rolling dunes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Services
Bluewater Vacation Rentals and Real Estate, located in Carteret County on the Southern Outer Banks of North Carolina, takes pride in being a full-service real estate company. Originally founded in 1986 as Bluewater Associates of Emerald Isle, Inc., the Bluewater Vacation Rentals firm is locally owned and operated by Sherrell Futral and Woody Warren.
We are proud to offer more than 900 Crystal Coast Rentals on the Southern Outer Banks island stretching from the beaches of "The Point" of Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach and the historic waterfront town of Beaufort. Once you've been here, it's hard to imagine vacationing anywhere else. The island of Bogue Banks is roughly 30 miles long and offers some of the only south-facing beaches in North Carolina.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM year-round unless otherwise specified. For check-in details specific to your reservation, you can refer to your Guest Portal account, your pre-arrival emails, and/or your Vacation Rental Agreement. Check-out is promptly at 10:00 AM year-round unless otherwise specified.
For check-out details specific to your reservation, you can refer to your Guest Portal account, your pre-arrival emails, and/or your Vacation Rental Agreement.At check-out, if you are staying at a keyed property, please return the keys and key packet at the same office location in which you checked in.
For check-out details specific to your reservation, you can refer to your Guest Portal account, your pre-arrival emails, and/or your Vacation Rental Agreement.At check-out, if you are staying at a keyed property, please return the keys and key packet at the same office location in which you checked in.
With over 600 beach cottages and condos, Bluewater offers the largest amount of vacation rentals along the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. You can book your vacation rental property online or call us to speak to one of our expert vacation rental specialists! We would love to help you find the perfect Crystal Coast vacation rental for your well-deserved getaway.
Our Exclusive Vacation Rental Collections each exhibit their own unique and eclectic coastal charm and southern splendor. This collection spans across our island into the mainland, from Swansboro and Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach and Beaufort.
We have hand-selected each and every Blue Pearl, Emerald Cottage, Historic Home, Unique Stay, and Featured Rental to give you exactly what you are looking for from your Crystal Coast Vacation and keep you coming back year after year.You can also browse our catalog of New Vacation Rentals that have just been added to our rental market with you in mind.
We have hand-selected each and every Blue Pearl, Emerald Cottage, Historic Home, Unique Stay, and Featured Rental to give you exactly what you are looking for from your Crystal Coast Vacation and keep you coming back year after year.You can also browse our catalog of New Vacation Rentals that have just been added to our rental market with you in mind.
Reviews (21)
K. Reid
Dec 28, 2021
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We rented a home through Bluewater Vacation Rentals during Thanksgiving week. If you're thinking of using them when you go to the Emerald Isle area, think twice. Below is an email I sent during our stay with them at "Sandi's Point of View." Some of the issues were taken care of, but others were not because the owner does her own maintenance.
The representation online and the property are totally different. The photos are apparently very old—for example there is a chunk of the 12 x 12 inch tile missing on the kitchen floor and the adjacent tile is loose. The picture on the website doesn’t show
The representation online and the property are totally different. The photos are apparently very old—for example there is a chunk of the 12 x 12 inch tile missing on the kitchen floor and the adjacent tile is loose. The picture on the website doesn’t show
Thomas Manier
Dec 27, 2021
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This company caused their own self inflicted problems. They work with rental properties but at the end of the day, all of the maintenance and refund/discount options remain at the discretion of the property owner. This means if you have a problem with your property there is no real assistance they can provide if the owner chooses to ignore you.
I would not recommend this for anyone visiting the island. Nags head is a far more cost effective option with better options.
***Edit*** the response from Bluewater was never followed through. We have already attempted to reconcile the issues before posting
I would not recommend this for anyone visiting the island. Nags head is a far more cost effective option with better options.
***Edit*** the response from Bluewater was never followed through. We have already attempted to reconcile the issues before posting
Frank S.
Nov 25, 2021
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Staying at one of their properties in Emerald Isle, NC. Water heater has gone out. Have tried contacting them via every method of communication available to get someone dispatched. I understand it's Thanksgiving and people take holidays. But you need to have someone on call to at least accept service calls. Couldn't take showers, can't wash dishes. Can't even get a human being on the phone or even an answering service. Unless you want to gamble on your family vacation go elsewhere.
Chris Wilborn
Oct 14, 2021
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Well our vacation started great but on Saturday morning about 3am there was a loud noise... After some investigation I found we didn't have any water... Called all the numbers I was provided by Bluewater with No answer... Went all day with no water... Part of my family was there for honeymoon and they left the beach early because of the inconvenience... Never heard first word about why we didn't have water... My mom was in another room and had lots of contact with Bluewater through out the day, although everything they told her was lies... I carried water for me and for other rooms so people could
Jeff Lupfer
Oct 07, 2021
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On our family's first day at "A Salty Piece of Land," Bluewater Vacation Rentals told us we were going to have to leave the property. I made the reservation in April 2021, and it was smooth process, including getting approval for our family service dog. We arrived at 11pm on Sunday night, 8/15, after a nine hour drive, and found a clean house that fit our family of four adults and one infant perfectly. (The beds were missing pillow cases - I called Monday morning and they were delivered.) However, soon after that I was called by Bluewater about our dog, and the woman I spoke with confirmed that
Kim Weller
Oct 04, 2021
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***Edit in response to Bluewater's response: This is a misleading response from Bluewater to make it appear as though they will make things right. In reality, I had been in touch with Bluewater's Guest Relations department since day 2 of our trip and continued to be in contact with them on a regular basis for more than a month AFTER our trip trying to come to a resolution. The bottom line is that Guest Relations refused to offer proper compensation for the poor condition of the property and everything we had to deal with. They continued to argue that matters were dealt with in a "timely manner
Elaine Chambers
Sep 26, 2021
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Sharing our Bluewater experience at Pelican’s Roost at 201 Salter Path in Pine Knoll Shores.
When we arrived, both large outside trash containers were overflowing with trash. It took two days of calling Bluewater to get the trash picked up. In the meantime, we had to put trash bags outside on the lower deck area, where they attracted huge roaches that were a delight to deal with when we finally were able to put our bags in the cans.
Then there’s the lack of a working washer! Based on the note kindly left by the previous guests, it had not been operating since the beginning of the month. Notification
When we arrived, both large outside trash containers were overflowing with trash. It took two days of calling Bluewater to get the trash picked up. In the meantime, we had to put trash bags outside on the lower deck area, where they attracted huge roaches that were a delight to deal with when we finally were able to put our bags in the cans.
Then there’s the lack of a working washer! Based on the note kindly left by the previous guests, it had not been operating since the beginning of the month. Notification
Miranda Hanlon
Sep 19, 2021
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My family and I have rented numerous vacation homes from Bluewater for years and have always been beyond satisfied, until this year. As soon as we got to the rental home the code to get into the house was incorrect , it smelled like animals, the house had not been cleaned at all upon arrival, there was pet hair in the beds and on the furniture, sand all over the floor, and a door that hardly worked without breaking your hand. The pictures were extremely deceiving and need to be updated to portray what the house really is. The location was wonderful but when you pay 3K a week to stay you expect
Alisa S.
Sep 13, 2021
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Nope Nope Don't do it! I thought i would try a new rental office on Emerald Isle this year. The place we rented had clean sheets and towels and that is where the greatness ended. Very very dirty, I will not bore you with details..... I believe the condition of your beach rental reflects the integrity of the company renting it. Look elsewhere.
Vest
Sep 02, 2021
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The unit is wonderful. Unfortunately Blue water vacation rentals rented us a unit with a known to be broken dryer. Only offered mediocre laundry service. We have a family of five and we need a dryer. The dryer was the deal breaker for renting this unit for almost $2,000 a week. So far no offer for any compensation, credit or apology. We have two days left to see if they reach out. If they don't we will take this matter further.
UPDATE: .My review has been updated. I have been somewhat hard on Blue water and should have been more tolerant and grateful for their relentless efforts to satisfy a customer
UPDATE: .My review has been updated. I have been somewhat hard on Blue water and should have been more tolerant and grateful for their relentless efforts to satisfy a customer
Jeff Lamons
Apr 27, 2021
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We have been renting from Bluewater for many, many years. We are sitting in a very very, clean condo looking at the beautiful newly replenished beach. As far as service, we had a door knob that wouldn't open(old and rusty) and Bluewater was here in 15 minutes. The technician is actually going to Ace Hardware to get a new one right now. While he was here a smoke alarm chirped. He immediately replaced the battery. I didn't have to even ask. He just said let me get a battery from my truck and it was done. It's going to be a great week!
Dina K.
Apr 25, 2021
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ZERO stars~ ZEROOOOOOOO
This is not a customer oriented business. They do not believe in customer service and their business plan mirrors a scheme of nothing more than just that a scheme. Blue Water Realty, Blue Water Vacation Rental Agency of Emerald Isle, NC, does not represent a reputable business and their claim to being voted best vacation rental agency can not be taken seriously when they ignore their customers call for help when their own Blue Water Realty, Blue Water Vacation Rental Agency employee is hostile and verbally abusive prompting a police report. A vacation getaway on the
This is not a customer oriented business. They do not believe in customer service and their business plan mirrors a scheme of nothing more than just that a scheme. Blue Water Realty, Blue Water Vacation Rental Agency of Emerald Isle, NC, does not represent a reputable business and their claim to being voted best vacation rental agency can not be taken seriously when they ignore their customers call for help when their own Blue Water Realty, Blue Water Vacation Rental Agency employee is hostile and verbally abusive prompting a police report. A vacation getaway on the
Ben S.
Dec 03, 2020
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Do not rent from this company! Ever!
We rented a beach front cottage for the week of Thanksgiving. On the night of our arrival, the keyless lock would not work. After searching through all the emails we had to call the reservation line to get an emergency maintenance contact number. When we called him, none of his codes worked either. He told us we had to drive to the bottom of the island to meet him to get a physical key. Getting to the house, we were frustrated to find that the physical key did not work either. A little over an hour later the maintenance person actually arrived at the house and
We rented a beach front cottage for the week of Thanksgiving. On the night of our arrival, the keyless lock would not work. After searching through all the emails we had to call the reservation line to get an emergency maintenance contact number. When we called him, none of his codes worked either. He told us we had to drive to the bottom of the island to meet him to get a physical key. Getting to the house, we were frustrated to find that the physical key did not work either. A little over an hour later the maintenance person actually arrived at the house and
J. M.
Jul 30, 2020
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We have rented from Bluewater for years but our recent rental may be our last. Obviously we expected utmost cleanliness given the pandemic. While the house seemed superficially cleaner than we usually find beach rentals, we were shocked to have come home with head lice. Since our kids haven't been in physical contact with anyone in months - and they are teenagers! - it's impossible for it to have come from any place other than this house (Hunt for the Best). Since only 1 kid was affected we believe it was the bedspreads.
We would have everything in the bed to have been thoroughly cleaned
We would have everything in the bed to have been thoroughly cleaned
Lindsey M.
Jun 23, 2020
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We loved Over By The Sea! It has unobstructed views of the sound as well as ocean views between beachfront houses. Beach access is close by, one block on the street, one block over a due trail, and you are at the beach access. And the house has a beach cart, umbrellas, chair, beach toys - everything we needed for the beach! Inside it's decorated really nicely - everything felt very new and clean! The listing says 2 bed rooms, but it's really 3 - just the 3rd room doesn't have a closet so they can't call it a bed room. Also be aware that the laundry is below the house on the
Davis G.
Jun 09, 2020
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We rented Summerwinds 233. Condo was clean, well furnished and decorated. Owners clearly wanted guests to feel at home and had everything covered from cookware/utensils, games, hairdryers, and even a gift bucket with snacks, manicure set, hand soap/sanitizer, sunscreen, keychain, and great zippered Beach bag for storing sunscreen, etc. I have rented several condos in the past from Atlantic Beach to Hilton Head and this was by far the nicest unit. Wonderful view of ocean and pool and on end of complex so parking was easier. Highly recommend both this unit and Summerwinds for both families and couples
Lisa D.
May 18, 2020
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This was our second year at Cross Pointe. The location to amenities is ideal and the beachfront has not been overly crowded even though there is a neighborhood access very near. There is a feel of privacy without seclusion. The deck provides plenty of space for anyone who does not take to the sand! We enjoy the open concept of the kitchen and family room as that is where most of our time is spent. With two tables and the bar, 20 people can easily enjoy dinner without being too far separated. There is plenty of bed space (for at least 13-14) with room for air mattresses. This is definitely a place
Jordan D.
Jan 29, 2020
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I have some of the fondest family memories at the beach. My husband and I are working to build our little ones memory bank - filled with sun and sand as a family. We have vacationed at a few rental homes in Atlantic Beach as a family and they have been so wonderful. You couldn't put a price or a star rating on those memories that we will treasure forever.
Rocky S.
Oct 04, 2019
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--REEF POINTS WARDROOM--This new looking & new feeling condo is perfect. The owner & builder spent the extra time & money to ensure comfort! The shower is very large & it is great to have 2 bathrooms. It is especially nice that one bathroom has a tub & the other does not. The ocean views are seen from the living room, kitchen, balcony & one of the bedrooms!!! The appliances, TVs & washer/dryer are fantastic! Walking distance to beach, restaurants, bars, & shopping. In a safe area very close to police station & quick bridge access to Morehead City.
Kai M.
May 23, 2019
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Unscrupulous business. I booked 7 months ago. They waited until 2 weeks before our trip to tell us the unit is unavailable. The only units they offered as replacements were far inferior, but they said I had to hurry up and pick one because they were going fast. I think they realized inventory is low and cancelled my trip because we received a discount for booking early.
Troy B.
Aug 11, 2018
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This was the first time that we stayed at Emerald Isle. We stayed at Peeble Beach Condos Bldg F, Room 210.
The booking was easy and the pick up of keys was efficient.
The Positives-
Great location and easy to get to- minimal traffic and close to other things in the area.
There are two well maintained outdoor pools
Nice beach access for renters.
Plenty of parking although none is assigned to a condo so the people staying close to the beachfront often had a hard time parking near there condo because people from further buildings had driven down to go to the beach. We know this because the
The booking was easy and the pick up of keys was efficient.
The Positives-
Great location and easy to get to- minimal traffic and close to other things in the area.
There are two well maintained outdoor pools
Nice beach access for renters.
Plenty of parking although none is assigned to a condo so the people staying close to the beachfront often had a hard time parking near there condo because people from further buildings had driven down to go to the beach. We know this because the
