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Oceanfront living with private beach access

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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront living with private beach access

Relax on the tranquil beaches of Emerald Isle at this five-bedroom oceanfront vacation house, with private beach access, for your perfect seaside retreat.
As a traveler, enjoy the home's thoughtful amenities, including free WiFi, smart TV with Roku and cable, and a washing machine and dryer.
After a day at the beach, enjoy the refreshing outdoor shower or, retreat to one of the 3 well-appointed bathrooms, complete with towels, and basic soaps.
Prepare meals in the fully stocked kitchen, equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and all the necessary dishes and utensils. Take advantage of the two full-sized refrigerators to store your groceries with ease. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table, or step outside and fire up the grill for an alfresco feast while taking in the breathtaking beach views from the porch.
When it is time to unwind, retreat to one of the two comfortable living rooms to indulge in a movie, choose from various games, or to curl up a read from the selection of books.
Located just a 10-minute drive from the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and shopping area, and a 15-minute drive from the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, this beachfront property in Emerald Isle offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With local boat ramps and recreational areas nearby, you'll have everything you need for a memorable vacation.

Property manager

Adina Carver

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking results in forfeit of security deposit

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 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

Rules

Parking in driveway for approximately 5 standard size vehicles. Parking on grass, landscaped area, or street is prohibited. Garage not for guest use.
Do NOT leave windows and doors open if AC is on. Why? Coastal NC is extremely humid and moisture damage can occur quickly.
Do not flush anything other than toilet tissue. Parties exceeding 10 people are not permitted. Why? To maintain a functioning septic system.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
There is not suitable parking or septic capacity

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking results in forfeit of security deposit

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
Note from host: There is not suitable parking or septic capacity
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Oceanfront Cottage With Private Beach Access Newly Renovated

About the neighborhood

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Flatwaters Paddling - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬16 min drive
  • Carteret Cafe
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront living with private beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront living with private beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront living with private beach access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront living with private beach access located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Oceanfront living with private beach access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Great property and location to enjoy Emerald Isle

This was our second year at this property and it was just as great an experience as last time. Quieter part of the beach strand but a quick drive to the main part of town. All of the necessary amenities for a beach vacation, clean and well maintained. Hope to return again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Emerald Isle 2024

Best house and beach in which we have stayed. Adina and Todd were very accommodating and responsive. We could not have asked for anything more!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

5 star property

The house is beautiful. Very close to the ocean. Beautiful ocean front views from 2 of the bedrooms. The large back deck was fantastic. The home offered every amenity possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aixa D.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Second time at Isle Stay Awhile - and another wonderful beach vacation! Adina is a great host and the house is perfect for a family trip with kids. Stunning ocean views, easy access to beach, expansive deck, comfortable interior, and nice little charcoal grill! Quiet location. If traveling with children, check out the nearby aquarium. Highly recommend this charming house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Great week at the beach

We had a great time staying with extended family at the beach. The house has plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Really appreciated having two living rooms and two fridges. The location of the house cannot be beat. Only steps away from the beach and made it easy to go back and forth with young kids. The deck is large and well equipped with plenty of chairs to enjoy the views and the breeze. This was out second time staying at this property and we hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C., Yadkinville, NC

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

Wonderful home away from home!

Isle Stay Awhile is the perfect beach house for a family! With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, large kitchen and 2 living/den areas, there's space for everyone. The deck with its covered area and lounge chairs were great for enjoying the sunrises and sunsets. Lastly, you're right on the beach - the walkway is perfect! The house was clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

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

Two living rooms & fridges a plus!

We love Emerald Isle's beach, clear water & fun waves! This single house was perfect w/ 2 fridges and 2 living rooms! Public beach access was right next to house but did not have any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debby S.

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

Lovely, lovey . . .

Beautiful ocean front beach front property with gorgeous views, stunning deck, and all the amenities. Well stocked kitchen with all you need to prepare meals. We had a lovely time on our week long stay. Great kitchen with a second refrigerator and a second living space. Perfect for family gatherings!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill W., Arlington

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

Fantastic Week

Our multi-generational family enjoyed the one-week stay here. The house was marvelous; and had everything well arranged. The young-uns loved the bunk bed and single beds; and the adults had the Queen bedrooms. We also enjoyed the oceanside access where we could go back-forth from house to beach. Only "downer" was the weather -- some days were cloudy/rainy; but Thur/Fri were sunny with an occasional shower. We went to the Aquarium one day; and had a supper of Ice Cream from Scoops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Amazing stay on Emerald Isle

We spent a week at Isle Stay Awhile with close family friends. The property was everything we needed...right on the beach, open main floorplan and separate common areas (one upstairs, one down) for the adults and the kids. It was perfectly clean and recently remodeled with newer appliances. We appreciated the extra convenient touches like the foot wash and the outdoor shower. Adena responded to me letting her know the blender was broken by having a new one delivered while we were still there, which was much appreciated (especially by the kids who love their smoothies/frozen concoctions while on vacation!). Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Another Exceptional Stay

This was our 4th year staying at this exceptional house. The house is always very clean, but this year, the owners did some extra spring cleaning inside and out. It was spotless. The view are amazing and the beach so clean and inviting. I enjoy taking my daily walks on the beach and you meet some very nice people. My son and his friend stayed one night with us and they too were equally impressed. The house is fully equipped for cooking and has a lot of extra amenities, like storage bags, Reynolds wraps, dish soap, etc., but it's nice to pay it forward too. We'll be back next year for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Perfect Beach Escape

Adina and Todd’s house was perfect for our vacation. The space was great for our group which consisted of 6 adults and 3 kids. We loved the extra living space downstairs for the kids to be able to retreat to so the adults could enjoy some peace and quiet. Just steps from the beach, the house had everything we needed. The outdoor shower and wash areas worked out great after long days spent in the ocean. And we loved that there was shade on the upstairs deck to get away from the scorching sun. Any issues that arose were quickly handled by Adina and Todd, they were always quick to respond. We will definitely consider staying here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody M., Cary. NC

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

Incredible home

The first thing we noticed was how very immaculate this home is. It looks clean and smells clean. Every single room. The beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms spotless. The pay it forward system is a wonderful concept. There was toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, lotion, spices, oils etc. We used some, replaced what we used and left some new additions. The kitchen has everything needed for cooking. The owner is very attentive to all questions and comments. The beach is beautiful. There are tidal pools and a sandbar making low tide amazing, especially with little ones. We used insta cart for groceries… made life so incredibly easy. Never went to the grocery store! Life was easy, relaxing and fun. What more could one want for vacation?!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Another Wonderful Stay

This was our 5th consecutive stay at Isle Stay Awhile and like all the other years we loved it. The house is perfect for us. Kitchen perfectly stocked and equipped with seasonings and other cooking items. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Highly recommend!

This was our third time staying at Isle Stay Awhile. Great house and location. The rental process is/was very easy. Hope to come back next year :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Perfect getaway house

We had a very nice week at this house. The walk from the back deck onto the beach was perfect. We’re able to catch sunrises in the morning and some sunsets in the evening across the street on the sound side. We were fortunate enough to meet a nice woman who walks her dog and she let us sit on her waterfront chairs to watch some pretty sunsets. The rooms worked great for our 2 small families and the convenience of the appliances etc worked just fine. The house was perfectly located to all the activities we did during the week and it was also close to some good restaurants and stores. We highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a beachfront vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Family Vacation

This place is AMAZING. It was perfect for our family vacation. It is right on the beach. The 2 family rooms were great for shared space. We spent alot of nights on porch star gazing. We really appreciated all the amenities that were available. My husband loved the outdoor shower. Our hosts were very accomodating and very prompt with any question I had. Thank you Adina and Todd. Best family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B., Trenton, MI

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

Another Wonderful Stay

This was our third stay and again we loved it. Andina and Todd are great hosts and very attentive. We loved the added coffee nook and added amenities in the front closet. We'll most definitely will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Gorgeous beach home!

We had a wonderful family stay at this home. The layout is perfect, with separate downstairs and upstairs living quarters. The views are amazing, with both sunrises and sunsets over the ocean. The hosts were highly responsive to the only minor issue we had (TV not working upon arrival). Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Wonderful home!

Isle stay awhile is a lovely, well maintained home with caring owners. Saw magical sunsets and sunrises from the beachfront deck. Home was super clean and had a great layout. We only used the main level and liked that there was a door on the main floor that led to the stairs to get to the bottom level (so helpful that it could be closed off with a young child). Beach was large with plenty of room even on a holiday weekend! It’s a wonderful beachfront home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great Vacation Week

2nd time staying at Isle Stay Awhile. Beachfront location is great. Like staying on north end of Emerald Isle. The layout of the house works very well for our family of 9. Already booked again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Trinity

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

Love Isle Stay Awhile house

Adina and Todd are SUPER hosts! Their house is perfect for our family. The location is amazing. This was our 2 year coming to Emerald Isle and staying at this house. I definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria S., Palmyra, TN

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

Best Beach House

This house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and 4 children. It was very clean, space was just the right size, the kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, dishes etc. The beach access is excellent! Adina was GREAT with communicating and very helpful answering all my questions even before we booked. If we all can get off at the same time again next year there's no doubt we will stay here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

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

Emerald Isle Retreat

Property was fantastic and very nicely appointed. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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