Welcome to Flip Flop Suites — Emerald Isle's only exclusively couples retreat! Tucked away from the noise, our sanctuary (located ½ mile from the beach) is designed for romance, intimacy, and pure relaxation. Each private suite features your own hot tub, fire pit, and patio with privacy curtains — everything you need to recharge and reconnect. Whether you're celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, or simply escaping together, this is your perfect coastal haven.

The space
🌊 EMERALD ISLE'S #1 COUPLES-ONLY RETREAT
Emerald Isle voted #2 beach in the South by USA Today. Escape to Flip Flop Suites — a private sanctuary designed exclusively for couples. No children. No pets. Just you, your person, and pure relaxation. 💗

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🏖️ GETTING TO THE BEACH
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Free beach access is just ½ mile away! You have options: Walk, ride our complimentary beach cruiser bikes, or hop on the shared golf cart. Want your own ride? Add the mini golf cart for just $59/day.

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✅ EVERY SUITE INCLUDES
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🚗 Free Parking (your own dedicated spot)
🚤 Extra Parking (extra vehicle, small boat, or trailer)
🚪 Private Entrance (electronic keypad entry)
👩‍❤️‍👨 Private Patio (deluxe couples' patio loungers)
🛁 Private Hot tub (your very own, with privacy curtains)
🚲 Complimentary Beach Cruiser Bikes (four available)
🛺 Shared Golf Cart (one time slot per day 8am-Noon, Noon to 4pm, 4pm-8pm)
🏖️ Beach Gear (Shibumi shade, beach chairs, beach towels)
💧 Foot Washing Station
🍔 Shared Grilling Station (Blackstone griddle + grilling supplies)
🔥 Fire Pit
🎬 Premium Streaming (Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, Hulu, ESPN+ and More)
⚡ EV Charger (free, shared)
☕ Coffee Bar (fully stocked) (K-Cups or brew) (creamers, sweetener, filters, etc. provided)
🍪 Homemade Sweets, Snack Basket, Bottled Water, and Soda
🥋 Spa Robes and Slippers (use of)
📶 Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
💻 Work Area (laptop desk or desk with chair)
📖 Online Guidebook (things to do and see while you are here)
🤍 Luxury Towels & Linens
🍽️ Dinnerware & Utensils (disposable plates, cups, flatware, paper towels, wine opener)
🚿Bathroom Extras (hand soap, bodywash, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper)
💇‍♀️ Hair Dryer
🪥 Toiletry Basket (if you forget something, we’ve got you covered!)
🔌 Extra Appliances (microwave, toaster, blender)
🔥 Indoor Fireplace (electric with remote)
❄️ Bedside Fan
🛏️ Bedside USB Chargers
👔 Iron & Ironing Board (upon request)
🎵Alexa Echo Dot (music, weather, news, sports, tides & controls patio lights)

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⭐ SUITE PARADISE FEATURES
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😴 Comfy Queen Pillow-Top Bed
⬇️ Ground Floor Suite (no stairs, step up to patio)
☕ Coffee Grinder and Small French Press
🍽️Full Kitchen (refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, sink)
💧 Washer & Dryer (stackable)
🖥️ Office Desk and Chair

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🎉 CELEBRATION PACKAGES
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Make your stay unforgettable with one of our specially curated packages:
🎂 "It's Your Birthday!" — $99
Banner, balloons & small cake
💗 "We Still Do" Anniversary — $199
Banner, cake, wine & glasses, romantic lighting, flower bouquet
💍 "Will You Marry Me" Proposal — $149
"She Said Yes" banner, balloons, romantic lighting, deluxe spa robes
🥂 "Happily Ever After" Honeymoon — $299
Just Married banner, golf cart, chocolate-dipped strawberries, bouquet, balloons, romantic lighting, spa robes
🌹 "Come Away with Me" Romantic Getaway — $179
Wine, flower bouquet, petals on bed, romantic lighting, deluxe spa robes
🏖️ "Take Me to the Beach!" — $59/day
Take your own private mini golf cart to the beach and back

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⏰ EARLY & LATE OPTIONS
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🕑 Early check-in (2 PM) — $29 (when available)
🕚 Late checkout (11 AM) — $29 (when available)

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🌟 SO MUCH TO SEE & DO
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🎣 Fishing | ⛵ Sunset cruises | 🚣 Kayaking
🥾 Hiking | 🎵 Live music | ⛳ Putt-putt
💦 Water park | 🍺 Breweries | 🍽️ Restaurants
🛍️ Beach shops — many within walking distance!

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👫 GROUP BOOKINGS
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Book all three suites for your bridal party, friend group, or multiple couples. Perfect for shared celebrations in a private, secluded setting. Message host to arrange.

Guest access
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🚪 YOUR PRIVATE ENTRANCE
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Enter through your own private first-floor entrance with electronic keypad access. (Note: entrance door is 36" wide.)
🚗 Your dedicated parking spot is just steps from the door — making it easy to unload and start enjoying your getaway right away.
🚙 Need extra space? There's an additional parking spot in the corner of the driveway for a second vehicle — car, truck, or small boat.

Other things to note
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📋 HOUSE RULES
& GOOD TO KNOW
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⌚Check-in: 4 PM | Checkout: 10 AM

🐾 NO PETS
No pets of any kind are allowed in the suite or on the property. Violation results in a $500 non-refundable fee or immediate cancellation.

🔞 MINIMUM AGE
Primary renter must be at least 25 years old. Guests under 25 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

👶 NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN

🚬 SMOKING & VAPING
Outside only, please.

👫 MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
Suite accommodates a maximum of 2 guests. Additional guests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

🚫 NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS
Unregistered guests may result in cancellation of your reservation or remainder of stay.

🙋 NO VISITORS
No visitors allowed on the premises without prior host approval.

🌙 QUIET HOURS
10 PM – 8 AM

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🚗 PARKING
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Two parking spaces are provided — one vehicle per space.
Spot #1 — Located by the suite entrance (car, truck, or SUV)
Spot #2 — Located in the corner of the driveway (car, truck, SUV, or small boat)

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📷 SECURITY CAMERAS
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There are two exterior audio/video cameras on the property.
📍 Camera #1 — Top of front steps, facing the steps and driveway only
📍 Camera #2 — Patio post, facing the entrance door and parking spot only