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Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart

Cottage in Emerald Isle with private pool and kitchen

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Located a mile from town, ISLAND TIME offers an eco-friendly retreat with a private pool, perfect for relaxation. Enjoy the scenic bike path or stroll to the beach just 4 blocks away. A personal golf cart is available to add some fun to your journey.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart

Welcome to our ''5 Star'' energy rated vacation home. This home was built with energy efficiency and fun in mind. ''ISLAND TIME'' is located about a mile from town along Coast Guard Rd. The new bike path is right outside of our Dolphin Ridge development. It's a great addition to EI. You can rent a bike and explore the entire island or you can relax and enjoy the private pool. We also have our own personal golf cart. It makes getting to the beach a lot of fun. If you prefer a leisurely stroll to the beach; it is only 4 short blocks. Along the way you may want to pause and gaze at one of the various ponds overflowing with wildlife. As you will discover, there are many custom features that make this house a state of the art, environmentally friendly, perfect family vacation home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No one under the age of 16 is permitted to drive golf cart. Additional golf carts are prohibited
Grilling inside the pool area is prohibited. Additional grills on the property are prohibited
Quiet time is 10 pm for everyone's enjoyment. # of overnight guests are limited to the rental agreement.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must be supervised at the pool

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Exclusive Dolphin Ridge 'island Time' "september Special Pricing
Exclusive Dolphin Ridge 'island Time' "now Booking for 2020!
Exclusive Dolphin Ridge 'island Time' "now Booking for 2021."

About the neighborhood

Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart located?

Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Exclusive Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joni T.

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

Family time

Great house, and the amenities were perfect for our multigenerational family vacation! Love this place would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Wonderful family vacation

This made our second time staying at Island Time and we had a wonderful week! Check in was easy, and the house and pool were perfect! Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D B.

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

Well Done -- Margie and Brian !

Annual family beach vacay to EIB. Stayed at several different places , through the years. All of the places we've stayed have been great. ISLAND TIME was equally fantastic! Beautiful place on a great locale. Margie and Brian were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

We have stayed at this location for 3 years now and it's just as nice and well kept as 3 years ago. The location is ideal and the house is great for family fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Memories made!

We had a wonderful stay at Island Time! The house is just as described, perfect for our group of 7. Loved the use of the golf cart for getting to the beach, the beautiful enclosed porch, and of course the pool!! We would mostly definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Family Vacation 2024

This was a perfect location for our family vacation ❤️❤️ The house was wonderful! The pool was perfect for the little ones! The rides in the golf cart to the beach made it all come together. We travel here frequently and this was one of our best stays. Thank you to the owners and Brian for everything 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twilla Z.

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

The vacation house that has it all

This is the 3rd year staying at this property. Our family finds it very comfortable with a nice pool, spaces for kids, a screened in porch for peaceful mornings. The kitchen is the most well appointed of any property we've stayed at in Emerald Isle. The golf cart and our rented bikes makes it easy to get to the beach. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Emerald Isle Vacation

The house was very clean. The amenities were great. Having the golf cart available to us made going to the beach very easy. Margie (owner) and Brian (property manager) was very responsive to all of our questions. Brian made some great recommendations for the area to eat and activities. The pool was a great feature and we used it every day. The house is in a private community and is very quiet. It is close to alot of restaurants, the water park and shopping. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Another great stay

We had some maintenance issues pop up with the house this time but the property managers were extremely responsive and prompt in fixing them. The house is lovely and well-stocked with everything needed for a week away. I loved it that management gave us extra towels when we needed them. The golf cart is fun and makes getting to the beach a breeze. Our family enjoyed the board games. One request: please get a pool heater :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Everything about this stay was perfect! The owner and house manager, Brian, could not be more responsive. Brian was so helpful by offering options for dinner and entertainment before we even arrived. The house was perfect - and CLEAN! The beds were comfortable and we had more than enough room for our party of 8. I promise the photos do not do this house justice. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. We brought our own beach toys for the kids but they even had sand toys, boogie boards, pool noodles, etc. The golf cart was great for trips to the beach and the pool was fabulous when we returned! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great Experience

The house and property were beautiful. The neighborhood was quiet. The kitchen was well stocked with all of the things we needed to make meals. The pool was perfect, in the sun part of the day and shade the other part. We loved having a golf cart, would have koved it even more if we could have taken it out of the development. Access to the beach was easy with the use od the golf cart. It was so nice to have Brian as our POC. He was great! He sent us ihelpful nformation and was really genuine about wanting us to enjoy our week. The owner was wonderful as well. She even left a handwritten card and welcoming gift, such a nice personal touch. We hughly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Spacious, conveniently, gated community, great pool, golf cart

Perfect vacation spot for families and children
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The pool was a hit with our grandkids. The house had great accommodations for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super responsive and helpful. First time to Emerald Island and it was a win!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY D.

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

Great week

First time my children were all together at the beach in years. We had a great time playing games at night the little ones loved taking rides on the golf cart. Everyone had good beach days. The screened in porch was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and excellent layout. Loved the golf cart. Super clean. Brian was excellent to attend to any needs we had and made great recommendations. My kids loved the pool. I would have got in with a pool heater as it was just a bit too cool for me. Loved the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Great stay

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

First time in Emerald Isle and a good time was had by all

Property had everything we needed. Even better than the pictures. Property manager was very accommodating. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Best location!

The property suited our family of 8 perfectly. Dolphin Ridge is spectacular and Bryan is the best property manager. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Great home.

Perfect location. Helpful Caretaker and Owners. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was a great size for us with all of the amenities needed. Thank You.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barry & Tamra R.

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

Island Time Love

We love Island Time. We look forward to this week each year. Margie and Brian are great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Twilla Z., Mt. Airy, ND

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

Perfect family property

This vacation home has everything and more. The home is clean and comfortable, the kitchen is well suited for families that churn out meals even while on vacation, and the pool was a refreshing end to a hot day on the beach. We’ve stayed in many places over our 26 years vacationing in EI, but have returned to this home for a second time. We look forward to returning to Island Time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing. Very clean, wonderful layout with master bedroom on main floor. Upstairs bedroom and bath worked great for our son, his wife and two small grandsons. They loved the bunk beds. Pool was very enjoyable. Golf cart was great to travel to beach. First trip to Emerald Isle, NC, but would certainly visit again. Don't hestitate a minute to book this house in the exclusive Dolphin Ridge community. Very good communication and we even got in before check in time. Also loved the little touches in this house...artwork, beach decor, great sectional, outdoor shower, gas grill, even hand soap in the bathrooms. Top notch house! Very deserving of exceptional rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

A Dream Vaca

Everything was so easy! An amazing place with a lovely private pool! Maybe a quick 2 minute golf cart ride to the beach! Very clean and stocked with all the extras! Beautiful community and very family friendly! The property manager was super attentive and so sweet with my kiddos! Brian went above and beyond! This house is amazing and would stay here again in a heartbeat! 10/10 definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Regina W., Pitt

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacation

House was very nice, but we had a few issues, very dusty and mildew all over up stairs Bathroom. We were bitten with sand fleas we think not sure. Had to wash all bedding. Other than a few issues we made the best of our stay. Nosey neighbors took pictures and said we had to many people staying in house which was untrue. It was just a family cookout. Probably will not rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022