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Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access

Vacation home in Emerald Isle with kitchen

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Outdoor dining
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Nestled in the heart of Emerald Isle, this charming retreat boasts a private beach parking lot and easy access to Bogue Inlet Pier. Take a short stroll or drive to the beachfront, where you'll find public restrooms, shopping, and dining options. Enjoy an outdoor shower at the house or fire up the charcoal grill for a family BBQ.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access

Center of Emerald Isle, private beach parking lot! The beach access is just over a block from Bogue Inlet Pier where there are public restrooms, shopping, a restaurant and great fishing! Very short walk or drive to the private beachfront parking in gated lot with showers onsite at the access. The access fob used for the gated lot is provided with the home. Very short walk to “downtown Emerald Isle” where there are shops, restaurants and nightlife. 3 minute walk to Cedar Street pier on the sound. Linens provided, including bath & beach towels, washcloths and kitchen towels. Charcoal grill onsite. Large driveway for boats and multiple vehicles. Outdoor shower at the house. Quiet, dead end street, open floor plan, king in master and queens in 2nd & 3rd bedrooms. Pullout sofa in living room. 500 mbps Internet - Spectrum Ultra package! Dish and hand soaps are provided. First couple of trash bags are provided.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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

About the neighborhood

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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Sweet Spot - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Plantation - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access located?

Situated in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Adventures, and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

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

Wonderful Family Fishing Trip

Everything with this property was perfect. Great location. Terrific communication with owners. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clay G.

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

Convenient Emerald Isle Location

We enjoyed our stay in Emerald Isle. This home is convenient to the island's amenities and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Location

We had a great stay! The location is quiet and walkable yet close to the beach and other activities. Amy and Scott were great hosts. We wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Weekend wedding

Enjoyed the cottage- plenty of room, comfortable beds and seating, appreciated the private parking for beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Relaxing

What a great home to spend few days at the beach. My ratings pretty well summarizes our experience. It will be high on our list of places to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristy A.

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

Awesome home!

Our family had a great time at this beautiful home. Very clean with the supplies we needed. Plenty of space and close to everything. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ed H.

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

Weekday Getaway

The house was great and we enjoyed it. The location, in a quiet neighborhood, on a non-through street provided a quiet and peaceful stay. The beach access via a private gated parking lot that was included with the house, worked fine for us and was only a few minutes from the house. We also enjoyed the views of the sound from the little park that was a short stroll from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keisha C.

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

Nice and Cozy

This vacation rental was in a pleasant location with very nice neighbors. We enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and the evening walks to the private waterfront pier. The only thing I would say that was confusing in the rental post is the location to the private beach. The beach was a close drive away. I would recommend this rental to others interested in Emerald Isle.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly H., Greenville, NC

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

Between Sound & Sea BLISS!

The house is adorable. Impeccably clean and comfortable. Beds are super comfortable, kitchen well-stocked, and the master bathroom in particular is beautiful! Amy was such a gracious, accommodating hostess, from start to finish. VRBO was having technical problems when I was trying to reserve, and Amy made it happen. The beach access was awesome. We wholeheartedly recommend this home to any renters and hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Nice, clean beach stay

Between sound and sea was a great house to rent while enjoying Emerald Isle. Kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, etc if you choose to cook in the evenings. Each room has a mullticharger device that was so live to have for all the kids electronics etc. towels and line a being provided is fantastic, especially when already packing everything else for a family of 5! The outdoor shower having warm water was also a great luxury when cleaning after a day of fun and swimming suits full of sand. Having beach side parking is also a great addition to the house. Overall, 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois C., Philadelphia, PA

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

Great Home Base for Crystal Coast

It was our first time to the area and having a lovely, clean house in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood that welcomed dogs and was within an easy walk to both the sound and ocean on Emerald Isle made the trip even more memorable. Plus perks like access to private beach parking and great suggestions from the hosts on where to eat, walking trails etc sweetened the visit. Visiting off season meant no traffic so it was easy for us to check out Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Beaufort too. We enjoyed lovely beach and trail walks and were super impressed by how green and non-flat Emerald Isle is. The kitchen was provisioned with the cookware you need if you feel like cooking, grilling or making frozen drinks. Just pick up or bring your groceries, condiments, spices and oils and make yourself at home in a spacious kitchen. Bed and master bath/shower were great. We’d return in heartbeat and brings friends or family. Plenty of room for 6 people to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

trip b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pros: Great location on a quiet street, easy walking distance to the sound, modest walk to shops, short drive to the beach. Gated lot for the beach access was a big plus, but keep in mind you're quite close to the Pier with all the crowds, surfers and fishermen. The owner was easy to communicate with and quickly delivered the beach chairs that are mentioned in the listing but not actually kept at the property.Cons: House was barely cleaned. Floors were sandy, cobwebs in the bathrooms, moldy shower in one bathroom, house had a persistent moldy odor. The furnace filter, visible in a closet, likely has never once been changed. The furnishings are as pictured, but fairly uncomfortable once you have a chance to sit in them. If you've ever wondered what a house would be like if you bought everything from furniture to mattresses to linens at Walmart, this is the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Always a pleasure

Had our second stay here and loved every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla K.

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

Family trip

Very nice, quiet street to spend some time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Spring Break

My husband and I had a wonderful time visiting Emerald Isle with our golden lab. The house's location makes it easy to walk to restaurants, the bakery, and around town. The turtles at the end of the lane are entertaining to watch and fun to feed. The owners are a pleasure to work with and quick to respond to any questions or problems. We really enjoyed our time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Wonderful home in great location!

My family stayed here for New Years Eve and the house was absolutely perfect. The open layout with kitchen, dining area and living room made for a very cozy and comfortable hang out area, and the three bedrooms was perfect for our family and mother in law. The kitchen was very well equipped and had everything we needed Location was perfect with a quick walk to the sound, minutes from shops and restaurants, and a very short drive to everything the island has to offer. Communication was great and made for an easy check in and check out. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Family reunion for Thanksgiving

We traveled from VA to Emerald Isle to get together with our Swansboro family for a visit and great Thanksgiving meal. The cottage was an ideal dog friendly home in a great dog walking neighborhood. Owner was very respond prior to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Awesome House

This house was in a great location. It was clean. It's an open concept. We were able to come and go easily to our event that we support fishing for a cure. cure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

The perfect place!

A wonderful property close to food, shopping and the ocean! Wonderful property manager that is so very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Emerald Isle Paradise

This property was very well maintained. Both outside and inside. Every time you reached for something or needed something it seemed to be right where you would expect to find it. WELL STOCKED KITCHEN. Big pot, small pots, bowls, Tupperware. Even a labeled "popcorn bucket". The hostess was 110% responsive to all questions and requests and she is lovely. Can't go wrong with this pick! And the beds and that master shower!!!! Whoooweee great 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Amazing beach trip!

This house was absolutely perfect. It was clean and beautiful and by far the best beach experience my family has ever had. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell C.

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

Very hospitable

I would highly recommend Amy and this property! Amy has proven she has the visitors best interest at heart. Had a few requests due to an older family member, and she was very accommodating. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

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

Emerald Isle

Wonderful house close to everything. Private beach access was nice as well as proximity to the pier Host was super responsive and went out of their way to make sure we had everything. House and yard were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

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

Family Vaca

We had 6 adults and 2 children who stayed this weekend. The house was very up to date and clean. None of us had a single complaint. Nice location and quick access to the beach. I contacted the owner with a question on the first day and she was quick to answer my call and very friendly. We would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Perfect Anniversary Trip

The property was exactly what our family needed to be comfortable at the beach. The outdoor shower was fantastic for getting the sand off of everything. Inside was just enough space for everyone to be comfortable. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024