Carey Otto Real Estate at Keller Williams Crystal Coast

Name: Carey Otto Real Estate at Keller Williams Crystal Coast
Address: 8754 Reed Drive, Suite 14, Emerald Isle, NC, 28594, US
Telephone: +19198105755
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Carey Otto Real Estate at Keller Williams Crystal Coast

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09/29/2026

**A private heated pool, deeded beach access, more than half an acre—and you can show up with your suitcase.**

Welcome to **Heron Hideaway**, a fully furnished, truly turnkey coastal retreat in the gated Spinnaker’s Reach community of Emerald Isle.

**Offered at $1,250,000**

Tucked among mature live oaks with peaceful pond views, this home was designed for the kind of coastal living people come to Emerald Isle for—slow mornings on the screened porch, afternoons by your private heated saltwater pool, and golf-cart rides to the beach.

Inside, you’ll find beautiful hardwood floors, thoughtfully curated furnishings and artwork, a gourmet kitchen with soapstone countertops and GE Monogram gas range, plus flexible living spaces designed for family and guests.

And for buyers looking for an investment? **Heron Hideaway comes with a proven rental history and unrestricted rental potential**, making this one equally compelling as a personal coastal escape or income-producing property.

Private heated saltwater pool + spa mode
Private deeded beach & soundside access
Fully furnished with an extensive conveyance list
Wraparound IPE Brazilian decking + screened porch
Over half an acre with fenced yard
Golf cart included
EV charger + golf cart garage
Proven rental history

**This one is ready for its next owner to simply arrive, settle in, and enjoy.**

Interested in seeing Heron Hideaway for yourself? Send me a message for details or to schedule a private showing.

09/28/2026

The most successful homes don't happen because someone chose beautiful countertops.

They happen because every decision—from the floor plan to the lighting, from the cabinetry to the way the furniture lives in the space—works together to create a home that feels intentional.

Over the years, I've found myself naturally stepping into this role with many of my clients.

Reviewing floor plans before construction begins.

Helping clients select finishes that will stand the test of time.

Walking job sites.

Thinking through functionality, resale value, vacation rental appeal, and the small details that make a home truly exceptional.

Because good design isn't about following trends.

It's about creating a home that lives beautifully today and holds its value for years to come.

Whether you're building from the ground up, renovating a home you've loved for years, or preparing a property for the market, I'd love to help you make confident decisions from beginning to end.

The best homes are rarely created by accident.
They're thoughtfully planned.

09/27/2026

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09/25/2026

This isn’t your typical Emerald Isle beach house.

This is what happens when modern architecture, thoughtful design and one incredible oceanfront setting all come together.

Welcome to 8703 Ocean View Drive — East, a newly built oceanfront residence offering approximately 4,050 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths on the Crystal Coast.

And while the numbers are impressive, it’s the way this home was designed to experience the ocean that makes it special.

An expansive sliding glass wall opens the main living space to the salt air and sweeping water views. Multiple balconies overlook the shoreline and oceanfront pool. Inside, custom finishes, curated interiors and beautifully appointed gathering spaces give the home a sophisticated coastal feel without losing the ease you want from a home at the beach.

Downstairs, the entire experience shifts into vacation mode with a movie lounge, café seating, TVs, pool table and arcade-style gaming—all just steps from the pool and beach.

Outside, there’s an oceanfront pool, outdoor bar, sun lounge and a private boardwalk leading straight to the sand, complete with an outdoor shower and pergola seating.

And because beautiful design should also make life easier, thoughtful details like separate family and service laundry spaces plus upgraded lighting, security and entertainment systems have been considered throughout.

5 bedrooms | 5 baths | Approx. 4,050 sq. ft. | Built 2024 | Oceanfront

For the buyer looking for something more architectural, more considered and decidedly different from the traditional beach house, this one deserves to be experienced in person.

8703 Ocean View Drive — East | Emerald Isle, NC

Interested in a private showing or more information? Send me a message and I’d be happy to show you around.

09/24/2026

Before the beautiful finished photos, there are hundreds of decisions that make the home what it becomes.

The stone you choose when it's still sitting on a slab. The lighting before there's a ceiling to hang it from. The finishes, fixtures, materials and details that have to work together long before you can see the finished room.

This new construction project is currently somewhere between vision and reality, and I've had the privilege of working alongside my clients to help shape it from the ground up.

And this is a side of my work that I absolutely love.

My role in a home doesn't always begin when someone is ready to buy or sell. Sometimes it starts with plans, samples and construction dust—helping clients make thoughtful design decisions, narrow down selections and create a home that feels cohesive, intentional and uniquely theirs.

Because building a beautiful home isn't about choosing a collection of beautiful things.

It's knowing which beautiful things belong together.

That's where design experience and a trained eye can make the entire process feel a whole lot less overwhelming.

Whether you're building from the ground up, renovating a home you already love, purchasing something with potential or preparing a property to sell, I bring both a real estate perspective and a designer's eye to the table.

And I can't wait to show you how this one comes together.

Thoughtful homes. Timeless design. Coastal living.

09/23/2026

BRAND NEW ROOF + room to actually LIVE.

If your wish list includes an open kitchen, a fireplace, a fenced backyard, flexible spaces AND easy access to the Crystal Coast, this Quailwood Village home deserves a look.

With 3 bedrooms + a bonus room, 2.5 baths and a two-car garage, there’s plenty of space to make this home work for the way you live. The light, coastal-inspired kitchen opens right into the great room, while the separate dining room can stay exactly that—or become the home office, playroom or extra living space you’ve been needing.

Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet, soaking tub and separate shower, plus two additional bedrooms, laundry and that all-important bonus room.

And outside? A large fenced backyard ready for dogs, kids, cookouts, a garden—or simply a little more room to breathe.

Add in the brand new roof and a convenient location near downtown Swansboro, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, boat ramps, shopping, dining and our Crystal Coast beaches, and there’s a lot to love here.

Sometimes the right home isn’t about having more rooms. It’s about having rooms that can do more.

Ready to see if this one fits your life? Send me a message to schedule a private showing.

09/22/2026

Some homes I get to sell. Others I get to help shape long before the FOR SALE sign ever goes in the yard.

This recently sold Emerald Isle home was one of those special projects.

I had the opportunity to be involved along the way—from finish selections and design decisions to preparing the home for market and ultimately helping bring it across the finish line to SOLD.

And honestly, this is some of my favorite work.

Because a home is rarely just one decision. It's hundreds of them. The floor plan. The finishes. The fixtures. The paint colors. The way the spaces flow together. The details that make a house feel thoughtful rather than simply finished.

And eventually, the decisions that help position that home well when it's time to sell.

That's the perspective I bring to my clients whether they're building from the ground up, renovating a home they already love, purchasing something with potential, or preparing to put a property on the market.

I'm not simply thinking about what looks beautiful today. I'm thinking about how the home will live, how the choices work together, and how those decisions can support its value for years to come.

From the first selections to the final signature, I love helping clients make thoughtful, confident decisions about home.

And getting to see one all the way through to SOLD?

09/20/2026

When people rent a coastal property, they are not just booking bedrooms and bathrooms.

They are booking the experience.

They remember whether they could get to the beach easily. They remember whether there was enough space for everyone to gather. They remember the balcony, the storage, the pool, the parking, the comfortable beds, the good lighting, and the little details that made the stay feel simple.

That matters when you’re looking at a coastal investment.

A property does not have to be perfect to have potential, but it does need to support the kind of experience guests want to come back to.

That is one of my favorite parts of helping buyers — looking at the property not just as it is, but as it could live, rent, and feel.

Book a call with me today to discuss what you're looking for in an investment property.

09/18/2026

There is nothing wrong with falling in love with a beautiful coastal property.

The view, the light, the porch, the easy walk to the beach — all of that matters.

But if you’re also hoping the property will rent well, we need to look beyond pretty.

A smart coastal investment should make sense for the guest experience, the location, the upkeep, the rental rules, the community amenities, the layout, and the way people actually live during a beach week.

The best properties usually have both.

They feel beautiful and they function well.

That combination is what helps a home stand out to buyers, owners, and guests.

Address

8754 Reed Drive, Suite 14
Emerald Isle, NC
28594

Telephone

+19198105755

Website

http://www.careyotto.kw.com/

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