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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Emerald Isle

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Emerald Isle Adventures with a stay here. The Sweet Spot and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Sweet Spot - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Emerald Plantation - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬8 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.

Beautiful private beach house with access to sound

This is a 4 bedroom 2 1/2 baths and sleeps 8. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and a full bath attached. The upstairs has a queen bed with access to a deck overlooking the creek, a double bed, and two twin beds. The room with the double bed connects to both the room with the twin beds and queen so is ideal for families with children. There is also a half bath upstairs. It has a new kitchen with a breakfast bar and 4 bar stools and an additional full bath off of it. Open living area with dining area that seats 10 and a breakfast bar that has bar stools. The yard is large and has a dock and access to Archers Creek (the water level is dependent on the tides) which leads to the sound. Also has an outdoor shower. The house has 1 kayak. Feel free to kayak out to the sound and go clamming with clamming rake! We have 4 bikes, beach chairs a wagon and beach toys. (There is a golf cart rental place on the island also)
Has a large deck in the front and a nice large deck in the back that has views of the sound and creek. Also, a deck off the 2nd floor Bedroom with beautiful views as well. The house has a large pond in the front with plenty of frogs and turtles to amaze all ages. This is truly a nature lover paradise!
Also has a beautiful, glassed porch with heat/ac and a gas and charcoal Grill!
The beach is an easy walk or bike ride away (880 yards) and the center of town is less than a mile which make for an easy bike ride or walk to local restaurants and shops.
Dishwasher pods, dish soap, roll of paper towels, coffee filters and trash bags for the kitchen will be provided under the kitchen sink as well as 3 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom. Other items that are needed for your stay will need to be brought with you.

Property manager

Sarah

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Paddleboard
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used linens in pillow case and place by front door along with dirty towels! Hope you had a wonderful visit!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Beautiful Private Beach House With Access to Sound Emerald Isle

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful private beach house with access to sound to the airport?

This vacation home is 40.2 mi (53-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful private beach house with access to sound have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful private beach house with access to sound to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Emerald Isle Beach and 15.3 mi (26-min drive) from Hammocks Beach State Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful private beach house with access to sound offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful private beach house with access to sound?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beautiful private beach house with access to sound?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful private beach house with access to sound?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful private beach house with access to sound have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beautiful private beach house with access to sound have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beautiful private beach house with access to sound to downtown Emerald Isle?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Emerald Isle.

Beautiful private beach house with access to sound Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Large space for my family to stay. Beautiful scenery. Questions were answered promptly and high priority was taken to address them. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying at this beach house. Spent time fishing and crabbing off dock. Played the shuffleboard table for hours. Went to the beach and took walks around the neighborhood. The house was very clean and well appointed. Good communication with hosts. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Thanks for sharing your wonderful home It's a beautiful property. Really enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing!

One of our new favorite places! Many many accommodations for our family and we will be back! Thank you for opening your home to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Happy

The house was just as described. It was spacious and everything you could want. Our family of 5 stayed in the home. Our three daughters all slept upstairs and each one having their own room was a plus. We loved having the bikes to be able to ride them to breakfast and dinner. The location was perfect. 4th of July fireworks on the beach were unlike anything I have seen. Didn't know which way to look with all of them going off. It was spectacular. The beach was beautiful and not a far walk at all. We took a short drive to Swansboro- loved the town. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Communication with the host was great. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Emerald Isle

We loved our stay at this quaint house on Emerald Isle. The house was perfect for our family of five. We loved all the nature at the house and the proximity to the beach! We rented a golf cart which was super convenient! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R., Urbana

Liked: Cleanliness

12/10 Vacation, with Entertainment for our Family Gathering, Ages 4-84.

I use VRBO almost exclusively for vacation stays, and this is the best VRBO rental experience I have had (and that’s a high standard, as I have been fortunate to have had many lovely vacation experiences through VRBO). The property is exactly as described, and Sarah was beyond excellent in communicating with us. She was prompt in answering a few questions we had, as well as flexible and kind with a few scheduling issues we faced during the trip. Her aim was to provide a stress free experience for us, and we so appreciated that. The property is *perfect* for families, especially those with kids who may need some extra space for their own rooms but close and connected to the parents room. The kitchen was generously supplied with pots, pans, and even lovely decorative dishes with beach themes that we used to host a small family reunion gathering at the rental one evening of the stay. If you have kids, the lily pond will provide endless entertainment for exploration while you can swing in the breeze right by the pond. The pier will provide the same chance to check out crabs and other water creatures, and there are bunnies hopping all around (at least during June). We didn’t get a chance to use the kayaks but that’s next on our list the next time we visit. Finally, beach access is a very short walk, but we rented a golf cart (easy process for first-timers like us), and that was a highlight for my 4-year-old. Many thanks to Sarah for a 12/10 stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home!

I stayed here with a group of college friends to celebrate a big birthday together. The house was wonderful. We enjoyed the deck facing the marsh every night, cooked meals in the well equipped kitchen, took advantage of the kayaks and bikes and felt right at home. We did rent a golf cart which helped us get our stuff to and from the beach (which is easily walkable without all the gear). Sarah, the owner, was always super responsive and helpful. It was a great stay and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous week!!

We loved our first visit to Emerald Isle!! The house was great with beautiful views! We loved the bikes and that dock!!!! Easy proximity to the beach—we rented a golf cart! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis with Everything

So many extra's with this house, Bikes, rods, kayak's, crab pots and walkable to the beach. Lazy bench swing overlooking a beautiful pod full of peepers at night. There is something fun and well thought out everywhere you turn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family from NYC and Austin, Tx spends a week at Emerald Isle

The house, amenities and communication with manager/ owner could not have been better. The house is spacious and beautiful with magical surroundings and landscaping with easy proximity to the beach. We could not have been happier!!! Be sure we will return. Thanks so very, very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don’t Hesitate Booking

We LOVED our stay here. The house had plenty of room for our family of 7. We had room to spread out, but the living room and dining room also gave us the option to spend time together. The covered patio was a family hangout favorite for us. The house was clean, the beds were comfy, and the house had proximity to anything we needed. We would stay here again in a heart beat. We would absolutely recommend this house, and Emerald Isle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Labor Day Weekend

Very special property with endless outdoor activities. Great for families looking for plenty of space. We rented a golf cart and rode our bikes everywhere we went due to the very convenient and accessible location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Close enough to the beach. Bikes were very useful to tote items to the beach w us. I would recommend to any family. Our middle son is a marine so it was convenient for him to come here to stay and meet with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

Description of the property along with the reviews are spot on. Sarah couldn't have communicated with us any better and our stay was excellent. The biggest takeaways were the great views of the intracoastal throughout the home, cleanliness, beautiful and unique property, and the availability of everything you need for your stay. We didn't even use the beach towels we brought and were able to cook multiple meals in the well-stocked kitchen. Overall though, the owner was superb and even went through all the trouble to immediately mail some items we left at the property. Perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful spot for family gathering

This lovely, Emerald Isle house is located on Archer Creek--a salt marsh tributary that leads to the intercoastal sound. The house was clean and comfortable, the grounds were beautiful. The beach is a short bike ride away (on the fleet of single-speed, wide tire, adult bikes that are available at the house. A trailer attached to one of the bikes carried all our gear). The configuration of bedrooms upstairs is really best for a family. One of the bedrooms (the one with the full size bed) is only accessible by cutting through one or the other of the bedrooms (with queen or twin beds). We were fine with it, so it worked for us. The house has many different hangout spaces--so plenty of options for groups to gather, or find a little space apart. There are several different decks--a spacious one at the entry for catching beach gear and hanging out while waiting for your turn at the wonderful outdoor shower; the deck in the back has a view of the marsh and sunset with tables for cocktails and dining (along with a very nice, multi-fuel grill), and the one off the upstairs queen bedroom--perfect for early morning yoga. Sitting out on the dock in the salt marsh in the early am, or paddling on Archer Creek in the kayaks provided was also delightful. Sarah was prompt and helpful in all her correspondence. We would definitely return to this delightful home on Emerald Isle!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious beach retreat

This is a wonderful, well-located property. It's spacious, clean, and comfortable. A perfect spot for families. Sarah was very communicative and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Trip

I enjoyed my trip to Emerald Isle and my stay at this property. I visited for a week with my husband, two small children, and my parents. They layout of the house worked well for us. My husband and our children stayed in the upstairs bedrooms and the fact that they are connected worked well for us. My parents stayed in the downstairs bedroom and were able to have some privacy. The only part of the house that didn’t work well for small children was the bathtub. There is only one bathtub in the house and it’s an older, jetted tub. It’s very deep and it’s difficult to bathe small children in it. The house is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach and you do need to cross a main road. We rented a golf cart which made things much easier. There is plenty of golf cart parking at the beach access. My five year old enjoyed exploring the frog pond and dock, but we did find that even with bug repellent on we got quite a few bites. The house is also within easy driving distance to the Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Fort Macon, both of which were interesting day trips. The house was clean, as were all of the linens. We did encounter some bugs in the kitchen, bathroom, and front room. The owners have been working with an exterminator, so hopefully they will be cleared up soon. Overall, we had a lovely time at this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Swede (Donald) M., Pilot, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

On the bayou

What a lovely place, beautiful inside and out. Lotus garden, estuary at the back, lots of birds. A wonderful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

What a great house with an amazing view! Perfect spot on Emerald Isle and close to the best restaurants/beaches. Couldn’t ask for a better location!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very unique and nice house.

Very unique house! Plenty of space for everyone with more couches and sitting areas than you’ll need. Communication with the host was excellent. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This property is very nice, loved the grounds and the common areas. The only downside is the air circulation and upstairs room arrangement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

anna l.

Liked: Cleanliness

what a gem!

Such an amazing stay! Sarah's house was such a great find ... super clean, ample room, tons of places to spend time with family or quiet time, and great location. loved having access to the inlet and then just a short bike ride to the beach. handful of restaurants are walkable if you don't feel like getting in the car. would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O., Snow Camp, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway Destination

This was a very unique house with plenty of space for the whole family. There were so many cool living spaces between the outside decks, sunroom, 2 living rooms and outside areas...we had room to spread out and enjoy our Thanksgiving Holiday. We were especially impressed at how comprehensive the kitchen was from bakeware to gadgets to glassware! My son brought his small skiff and was able to dock it at the house, and we enjoyed the use of the 6 bikes to get to the beach and explore the island. We couldn't have asked for better accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Weekend

Great house and property. Would recommend to anyone for a short stay or long vacation with your family! Owners were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020