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Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities!

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Emerald Isle

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Emerald Isle

In Emerald Isle .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Flatwaters Paddling. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • The Sweet Spot - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Emerald Plantation - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 39 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬4 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 Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities!

Welcome to our stunning beachfront vacation home! This luxurious property is nestled right on the shores of the sparkling ocean, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable getaway experience. This beachfront vacation home is ideally located, just a short walk from the beach and close to a range of local amenities, including restaurants, cafes, and shops. Whether you're looking to spend your days lounging on the beach, or exploring the local area this vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable beachside escape. Book your stay today and experience the ultimate in luxury beachfront living at Isle See you at the Beach!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Lower noise after 11pm.
No more than 4 cars parked on the property at one time.
Use outside shower to rinse off before coming inside if returning from the beach.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.9 mi (56-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Emerald Isle Beach and 16.9 mi (28-min drive) from Hammocks Beach State Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! to downtown Emerald Isle?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Emerald Isle.

Reviews

Family Fun in the Sun --- just a short walk from the beach with great amenities! Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Aaron B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. Easy nice walk to the beach but the house was not clean. There was roaches in the kitchen and bedrooms of the house. Sand still in the corners. The dishwasher also leaked and the down stairs bathroom door hinge was basically tore completely loose. Place has great potential if cleaned and roaches exterminated
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The outdoor trash can was overflowing when we arrived and there were 4-5 large bags of trash on the ground and obviously an animal had torn open some of the bags and the trash was spilled over a part of the yard! The house needs a deep cleaning inside and out! The ceiling fan in the downstairs bedroom has inches of dust on it and hanging down! All of the windows had mildew all over them and still had paper on them from when they were installed.. the upstairs bathroom had piles of sand under the ends of the sink and cabinet! I didn’t receive the code to get inside until we arrived and the cleaning lady gave it to me and let us in! The outside grill is unusable! If the outside deck were cleaned regularly it would be a nice deck! All of the lamps and light fixtures need to be cleaned/dusted! The refrigerator/freezer wasn’t clean when we arrived! The shower curtain liner in upstairs bathroom had mold/mildew and was nasty! The grout on the floor in front of upstairs shower had mold on it and the transition piece between the upstairs bathroom floor and hallway floor was broken when we arrived! New host never emailed me to let me know when trash pickup day was! I rebagged and double bagged all trash outdoors and placed the big trash can and all 9-10 bags of trash at the road the day we left.. messaged the host several times prior to scheduled arrival with questions and was never answered or acknowledged!! Wouldn’t stay here again and would not recommend it! We found 5-6 roaches .
Dirty windows
Dirty shower curtain liner upstairs bathroom
Sand piles in upstairs bathroom on floor
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time here! Great location close walk to the beach. Would love to stay again and hopefully come back. Tons of room for a big group of people like we had. Only wish the host was a bit more responsive and some better dusting. But overall amazing stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Veronica H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had arrived four hours after our allotted check-in time. The house was not cleaned from the previous guests. Advert photos are not accurate and/or severely outdated. The beds were unwashed and in disarray. Used towels on couch, bed, & floor The garbage cans were still full in the bathrooms. There was animal(?) urine on one if the bedroom rugs. Food in the fridge. Food/oils on the kitchen table. Articles of clothing/towels in the washer. Dog hair on the couch. It was a disgusting mess. We only stuck around to document photos and contact Host Steven & VRBO who said they could not place us in another location. Steven remarked that it was strange that it was not serviced. I was told three different policies by VRBO. 1) The moment I contacted VRBO: VRBO could not place us in another location the first night. Where were we to stay? 2) The next day I was told that VRBO was supposed to accommodate us elsewhere. 3) And later I was told that VRBO would have accommodated us had we booked thirty days in advance.We had booked fifteen days in advance.Driving through the rain, exhausted, we arrived home at 3:30 a.m. Our vacation was ruined. Wasted time, gas, effort and our vacation before sons return to college. This is HIGHLY UNACCEPTABLE. After many hours/days on the phone, we finally got our refund.
None of the beds were made.
Garbage in bathrooms and broken door trim/transition.
Blow dryer on floor of unpaid bedrooms.
Towel on couch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amber H.

When we got there the trash was over flowing and the house wasnt very clean. The kitchen sink faucet was really lose, someone had popped out a screen and left a pan outside on the side of the house. The house itself had plenty of space and we had great communication with the host. I think the host just doesnt have a good cleaner. Over all we had a great stay the only inconvenience was messaging the hosts to try to tell them about all the extra stuff we kept finding so we wouldnt be charged for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish it was setup better for a large family. The grill was in poor condition and missing a grade on top .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana B.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing family vacation

Comfortable beach house. My family loved the amount of space inside, the location to the beach was also a major bonus. My only downside was that all the beds, except 1, had plastic mattress covers, which made sleeping difficult. But for the price, the house is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margo W.

Fun Times

It was a great location, and mostly clean (small things- like dirt, spilled items under sink in bathroom, dirt on floor by lamps) nothing major. We had a great time with plenty of room, beds were super comfortable too! Only disappointment was the lack of AC in the upstairs, although the fans helped some, was fairly stifling. Would recommend more seating in the living room space. Again- great place and would stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Nestled in trees gives a privacy to the property! The walk to the beach was approximately 2-3 minutes and the beach was not crowded at all. Neighbors were very friendly and talkative. The kids enjoyed playing basketball and table tennis while waiting on the old folks ! 2 coffee makers was a pleasant surprise for those with different tastes. We will stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abby H.

Beach-cation

Really close access to the beach and the house was very nice. Owner was polite and gave us all the info we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amber S.

Great house!

Had a problem getting someone to answer come my check in time to get the code to get in and the wifi password. Once that was handled had to run to store n grab cleaner to clean up (walking into cobwebs and dirty floors) after that it was great! Beautiful house and location very close to the water!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

andrew t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trombetta review

Was bigger than it looks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location room enough for everyone

Awesome location walk to the beach! Had an amazing amount of towels. We ran into some snags which I told the owner about leaking washing machine etc but no big deals. All in all would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful for a large family

My mother in law loved the kitchen. We had a great time here. I was pretty nervous around the stairs with my two young kids since you can see in between them and there’s a little gap but we were just extra careful and chose the room downstairs and had no issues!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara Beth T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach week

Well, we love the decorations and the proximity to the beach. However, there were food and ants under my kids bed and the washing machine kept leaking. We ending up leaving a day early to avoid the flooding machine. If that issue was fixed it would have been great. I also missed a lot of beach time waiting for a repair man who did not show up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for.

We understand things happen. We get to the property and find that it was dirty. We didnt know until check in that the washer machine was not useable and that last through our entire trip. The home itself had not been mopped or swept in some time. Then i took the time to clean before settling in with a shop vacuum and broom. As that was all that was available. The space was efficient for us as a family of 5 . The dinner table is too small. The location is accurate as far as a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

leah c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Overall had a great time. We really enjoyed the ping pong table and that the house had plenty of utensils, plates, cups, etc. Especially plastic wrap, aluminum foil, etc. We had a great stay and loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location- spacious for my family

The location of the house is great-it’s only a short walk to the public beach access. Plenty of room for my family of seven and they had fun using the ping pong table and Basketball game. There was consistency in other reviews, such as the warmth of the front room, though fans were available. We also left the door cracked and was comfortable. The house does have an odor when you walk in, like a musky smell or animal smell, but it is clean and it was not overwhelming. All of our questions were addressed in a timely manner. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this property for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

We had a great visit, enjoying the quick walk to the beach, shops and food right near by and the home itself was very clean, spacious and comfortable! Definitely recommend staying here! We will certainly do so as a family the next time that we travel to the coast. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great place to stay. Plenty of amenities. Good location and not far from the beach. Only suggestion would be a better wash off area, but all in all a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

We had a death in our family and a storm which prevented us from coming both days but overall the property was clean, convenient and welcoming. My only bad experience was that my bed fell at some point during the night for no reason. Other than that it was good. The property is close to the beach and Mac Daddy's arcade. The kids enjoyed that
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie-Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay and would do it again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca L., From Illinois, near St. Louis.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun house

Love the games an how it was close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

Family beach trip

We had a great time. Plenty of beds for everyone, it could use more seating room in the main living area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023