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Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops

Emerald Isle accommodation with kitchen

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Emerald Isle

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park. Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Plantation are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Emerald Plantation - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Emerald Forest Golf - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 32 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops

Welcome to Bobby’s Beach Barn, a private home nestled in a peaceful family neighborhood.

This cottage has been freshly updated in 2022 with new flooring, bathroom faucets, light fixtures, furniture and more. It also has 3 comfy beds (1 King / 2 Queen), 3 Samsung smart TVs, a Bluetooth stereo receiver, 5G WIFI and full-size washer/dryer. Plus there’s a huge deck, outdoor shower and a beach cart you're welcome to use.

Sip your morning coffee lounging in an Adirondack chair on the shady deck. Catch a nap in one of our hammocks. And bring your bicycles because the bike path (1/2 block away) takes you to wooded trails, nearby eateries, mini-golf, a wine shop and much more. Take a family stroll to the beach with your eyes peeled for whitetail deer that roam around the neighborhood at dusk.

Our beach cottage has been in the family since 1982. Your host has spent many childhood summers and countless vacations as a grownup in Emerald Isle. He will be happy to share his local tips with you. In fact, here’s a start: Slow down, disconnect, and don’t forget to reapply. :)

Here are a few nearby locations and the mileage to each:

Bike Path 1/2 block
Beach Access 0.3 miles
Emerald Woods Park (hiking) 0.2 miles
Ocean Oaks Park (new play equipment for kids) 0.2 miles
Gaffer’s Restaurant/Pub (indoor/outdoor seating) 0.4 miles
Emerald Isle Wine Market 0.4 miles
Go Karts 0.5 miles
Giovanni's Brooklyn Bagels (seasonal) 0.5 miles
Surf Shop 0.8 miles
Publix Grocery 1.1 miles
Emerald Shopping Center (food, coffee, salon, movies, etc.) 1.1 miles
Emerald Forest Mini Golf 1.3 miles
NC Wildlife Boat Ramp 3.8 miles
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 14.5 miles

OFF ISLAND / ACROSS THE BRIDGE:
Fast Food 2.5 miles
Starbucks 2.5 miles
Golfin' Dolphin (mini-golf + bowling) 2.6 miles
Dunkin' Donuts 4.5 miles
Kayak Rentals 6.3 miles
Historic Swansboro 6.5 miles
Swansboro Walmart 8.2 miles

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We have a strict NO PET POLICY due to a family member with acute allergies to pet dander. We humbly ask for your cooperation with our situation.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Relaxing home with huge deck just a short walk to the ocean.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops to the airport?

This cottage is 38.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops to the beach?

This cottage is 1 mi (6-min drive) from Emerald Isle Beach and 14.1 mi (22-min drive) from Crystal Coast Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops to downtown Emerald Isle?

This cottage is 1.9 mi away from Emerald Isle.

Family beach cottage poised between the ocean, hiking, biking, eateries & shops Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

rhonda n.

Liked: Check-in

Awesome stay

Nice property. Clean & neat. Very easy to find location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jess and her place are AWESOME!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect. We loved how close we were to the beach. The bedrooms were very comfortable and the layout was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time! Saw a lot of deer in the neighborhood, just beautiful! Went to The North Carolina Aquarium, definitely worth going to. Had five days of sunny weather. The sunrise and sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great attention to details. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rental

I would highly recommend this home for a fun family vacation. Great neighborhood, location, and communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our family enjoyed our stay. Our group included my family of four and my in-laws. The home was very comfortable and clean with convenient access to the beach and nearby restaurants. We found having a golf cart very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and convenient neighborhood location

Bobby’s Beach Barn was a nice cottage located in a quiet neighborhood setting and convenient to various Emerald Isle locations. Beach access just down the road leads to a nice family friendly beach away from the crowds. Overall the stay was great and the cottage provided a much needed respite from the rat race of life.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time on Emerald Isle

This rental was very clean and comfortable and perfectly located within walking distance to the beach and good food. We used the bike trail everyday. The neighborhood is quiet. We would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as Advertised

Everything was exactly as advertised as far as the house and amenities. A couple of things that stood out- the house was exceptionally clean and the owners definitely put a lot of extra effort in making sure their guests are comfortable. I would stay again without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lennea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We loved our time here! It was our first time visiting Emerald Isle and we will be back! The beach area was never crowded and just enough things to do in the area for a family. The only thing we wish we could have known was the house had more of a “starter pack” of toilet paper, paper towels, etc. Other places we have stayed had extras of these items available which would have been helpful. We had to make a special trip just to get through the week. Not a complaint, but if we had known, we could have brought some items from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun beach trip

The Beach Barn was a very relaxing and tranquil place to stay at Emerald Isle. The property was very clean and exactly as described. Check in and communication was easy and prompt. Each of the bedrooms were very spacious and decorated nicely. We enjoyed the open floor plan downstairs with the kitchen, dining area, and living room so it made for easy conversation and cooking. The porch outside that wraps around the house is huge and was nice to watch the sunset in the distance. The property is only a few minutes walk to the beach at the end of the street. We also appreciated the washer dryer and coffee that was included. Great trip for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spotless Property

We had the best time at the Beach Barn. The house was spotless when we walked in and offered several conveniences. Several beach chairs/toys were available for use which was a huge bonus. We traveled with a 5 month old and 3 year old and the home was so clean which was a huge peace of mind for the kids. It was a slight walk to the beach, so having a wagon is a must for carrying all beach items. But the beach itself wasn’t crowded at all, and so peaceful. Robert was so easy to communicate with as well! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home sweet home

We loved this place the minute that we walked in the door, already booked it for next year. The area was breathtaking and it was so cool to see a few deer,right in the development! The beach was beautiful and peaceful. Found a lot of neat shells. Really enjoyed taking many walks here. The wide sidewalks and neighborhoods were awesome! We ate breakfast out every morning. The food was amazing. ( The Trading Post, Marks Family Restaurant and Yana's were our favorite. We ate dinner at Amos Mosquitoes and Rucker John's. Of all the places that we have traveled this was our favorite! If we could live in the area, we would! Thank you for the use of this beautiful home. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved Emerald Isle

Great visit to Bobby's Beach Barn! The owner was quick with his responses and helpful with any questions we had before our trip. We did have a bit of an issue with the check-in process (the key code was not texted to us), and we had the management company come out as there was a cleanliness issue with the bathroom and an issue with the air-conditioning unit. However, the management company was very kind and resolved these issues quickly. Bobby's Beach Barn is in one of the best locations on the island, in our opinion, as it was a quick bike ride to everything! The beaches are large and uncrowded, and the water is stunning! This was our first experience with Emerald Isle and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for family beach stay

We loved this little renovated property and it was a great location for a family stay at the beach. Well stocked kitchen so we could cook and grill at home as well as several nearby places to eat out. Short walk/drive down to the beach. We rented a golfcart to make this easier but be warned, the neighborhood is boxed in by "no golfcart" roads so there is no where other than the beach to drive to. Everything was clean. We had extra sheets, towels, blankets and even a washer/dryer. We never found the iron though. Check in process was a bit bumpy. We arrived at the property office to pick up our keys and no one was there. We used the code to open the lock box and our key was not inside. Turns out the property was not ready but the management could not contact us by phone. Since we were international visitors we had no access to our email/phone at the time and we had no forewarning of the delay. Luckily we figured out how to contact them actively on our own to ask what the procedure should be. It worked out in the end, but we couldn't check in until a couple hours later. We had a great time at Emerald Isle and this property suited all of our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Tastefully furnished spot near the beach, good layout of rooms and spacious downstairs bathroom.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

LaShawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Great location, close to the beach, had a wonderful time. It was very nicely decorated. It was well stocked with everything needed for a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022