Meet Your Local Host
Hi, I’m Melissa
I’m Melissa Mason, founder of 34 North Vacations. When you stay with us, you’re dealing with a real local team — people who know these homes and this coast, and who pick up the phone.
Curated vacation rentals in Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Beaufort, Morehead City, Swansboro, and Cedar Point — managed with genuine care from booking to checkout.
We don't manage hundreds of homes — we manage the right ones, thoroughly. Every 34 North Vacations property is thoughtfully stocked, professionally maintained, and backed by a local team that answers the phone.
Every home in our portfolio is selectively chosen and held to a higher standard. We say no to properties that aren't ready to deliver a 5-star stay.
From a fully stocked kitchen to a curated digital welcome guide, we build the kind of stay guests remember — and come back for.
We live and work on the Crystal Coast. Our recommendations, vendor relationships, and market knowledge are real — not copied from a template.
Leashed dogs are welcome on Crystal Coast beaches all year — no summer ban like Wrightsville Beach (April–September) and no daytime limits like Myrtle Beach. Several of our homes welcome dogs too.
Contactless arrival, digital welcome guides, and a local team reachable by text. No key pickups, no waiting — drive straight to your home.
Booking directly at 34northvacations.com gets you our best price, with no booking-platform service fees added on top.
Voted 1st place for Favorite Local Airbnb / Bed & Breakfast in the Carteret Curated People's Choice Awards, 2025 and 2026. Recognition from the people who know this coast best.
In the off season, some of our homes are available as furnished stays of a month or longer, with utilities included. See mid-term stays.
Browse our curated portfolio of Crystal Coast vacation homes. Oceanfront, canal-front, pet-friendly, and golf cart-ready — there is a 34 North Vacations home for every kind of trip.
We partner with homeowners who care about quality. Dynamic pricing, design guidance, and hands-on management — without the volume-over-quality approach of bigger companies.
🐾 Traveling with your dog? Crystal Coast beaches — including Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, and Pine Knoll Shores — welcome leashed dogs year-round with no peak-season bans. Unlike Wrightsville Beach (banned April–September) or Myrtle Beach (banned 10am–5pm in summer), your pup can join you on the beach every single day of your stay.
Dog-Friendly Guide
I’m Melissa Mason, founder of 34 North Vacations. When you stay with us, you’re dealing with a real local team — people who know these homes and this coast, and who pick up the phone.
Five distinct communities, each with its own character — from the wide beaches of Emerald Isle to the waterfront dining of Morehead City.
Our favorite places to eat, the beaches we love and the local tips we share with friends.
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New homes, local favorites and beach days, plus reviews from guests who have stayed with us.