Daydream

Cottage, 3 BR, 3 1/2 B. K * Q * Q, S * Q, S * daybed. Island Club linen service with beds made. Three BRs are oceanfront (two have private baths); loft area and bonus room. Large, modern, well-equipped kitchen, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, dishwasher. Cathedral ceiling, 3 Smart TVs (large screen in living area), wireless Internet access, ceiling fans throughout, water softener. Laundry room with washer/dryer. Beach-front gazebo with seating. Covered and open decks with patio furniture. Gas grill, picnic table, garage. Large, enclosed hot/cold outside shower with dressing room. Great ocean views throughout. Weekly only. No smoking. No pets. 6701 Ocean Drive.

This property is a proud partner of the NC State University, NC Aquarium, and Duke University in the study of the Crystal skipper, a butterfly species found only along the Crystal Coast from Hammocks Beach State Park to the Rachel Carson Reserve. The dunes at Daydream provide an ideal research location, so from time to time, you may notice researchers in front of the home. They are involved in counting the butterflies, catching and releasing them for research, identifying plants, and monitoring the butterfly’s development. Should you see researchers near the dune line, there is no need to worry—you’re simply witnessing important conservation work in action.