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BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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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.

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

Seaside Sanctuary is a 4 bedroom with a loft, 3 bath, OCEANFRONT duplex with over 2000 square feet of living space that sleeps 14 people. The main level has a fully equipped kitchen with all quality appliances, an eat-in island kitchen, a living/dining area with beautiful and comfy furniture, and a queen sized bedroom with full bath. The second floor has 2 king sized rooms oceanfront with walk out deck, and 1 Queen sized bedroom with a small private street side sitting deck, and 2 full sized baths. The third floor is a perfect retreat for the children featuring 1 queen and 4 single beds and is equipped with toys and games. The duplex has free WIFI, 5 Roku enabled TVs, a Weber Genesis propane grill, DVD players, beach furniture and toys, and hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. There is plenty of room to play and rest on the wide spacious beach that is only steps from the back door. Duplex is private with its own separate walkway to the beach. The "lower Deck" is a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset with a drink in your hand while the rest of the decking areas are perfectly suited for lounging while watching for the occasional dolphins that swim by.

Please note that our Seaside Sanctuary is a NO Smoking/Vaping property and is rented generally by the week during the summer. For the non-peak months of November through March, a minimum stay of three nights is required. Professional cleaning and linens are provided, a $250 cleaning/linen fee will be added to the reservation fee.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Emerald Isle Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a water park and laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Emerald Isle Beach and 14 minutes on foot from Flatwaters Paddling
BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. offers its guests a water park. Public spaces have free WiFi. BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Motor boating 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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

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 to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 07012025

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5 BR Oceanfront Duplex With Gorgeous Views! Emerald Isle

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elma Lee N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The children grandchildren and great grandchildren enjoyed the experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our visit! House was spacious and had everything we needed for a family of 12. The beach access was incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy and house was perfect for our family. One of the best stocked kitchens I have ever had. So many little details taken care of. Perfect for small children. Several gates and beach toys made it easy. Location was close to many restaurants and grocery store but far enough away to be quiet and private. Can’t say enough good about this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Graet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation!

Awesome house directly on the beach! We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house had everything we needed and was clean and well stocked. A big thank you to the hosts! Will definitely recommend and hopefully return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Front Rental

Family vacation with 5 adults, 2 teens and 2 children for a week vacation. The rental property was well maintained and had all needed items for a week stay. Inviting, updated and overall great location. We loved the beach right at the back door. Great communication with host and easy check out process. Would recommend and rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benji R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful place to stay to enjoy a week directly on the beach of beautiful Emerald Isle! The property is perfectly represented in the pictures on the listing. Only surprises were good surprises! Plenty of room for our extended family group of 8 adults and three kids. Beautiful outdoor spaces and great open gathering space on the main floor with open kitchen/dining room/living room. All surrounded by large window with ocean views. Balcony outside two second floor bedrooms provided an even better view of the beach and ocean. Property was well stocked and had everything we needed throughout the week both indoors and at the beach. Only suggestion would be for guests to bring a beach umbrella/shade. Host made check in and checkout a breeze. One issue with the upstairs HVAC during the week was promptly addressed by the host in a very understanding manner. The Seaside Sanctuary was everything we hoped it would be!
Sunset on the beach at the property
Moon rising over the surf from the deck
View from the ocean edge across the beach and dunes to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family fit this house so well! We could step right out to the beach. Hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Right on the beach, shortest walk ever to get over the small dune. The views were perfect, and if you think you forgot something, no worries the home is well supplied. Beautiful accommodations!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawkin’s Family Vacation

Awesome place to stay! Very clean, great location, and they have absolutely everything you need for your vacation. Great communication with the property manager as well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Great spot on the beach , wish there were a few places we could walk to! Guess we didn’t raise it was such a long stretch of land . Had great stay with the family .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large Family/Lots of Fun

We had a wonderful stay at this beach house! The property was clean, the kitchen was well-stocked, accommodated my large family, and the location was perfect for walks on the beach looking for shells. The host was very responsive and accommodating, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect on the Beach Stay

This house was wonderful! There were only four of us and barely used a 1/3 the house! Mattresses super comfortable with plenty of sheets, blankets and nice bath towels. Got to sleep with sliders open for ocean sounds. The patio had nice & plenty of chairs. Also bonus was ice maker, Brita water (we usually have to haul water & ice with us), binoculars, ziplock backs & spices! Kitchen is perfect layout and island great for multiple cooks in the kitchen. One of the best stocked houses we’ve stayed at. The top “kids” loft was amazing - need to bring all the cousins next time. Tons of space for everyone! And as it reads, this direct private access to a clean, beauty beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old guys fishing weekend!

We were extremely happy with this location. Was very clean, kitchen had everything you could need, very nice deck area and walkway. Will visit.again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destination Wedding

We had family traveling from Mobtanay, Pennsylvania and Maryland for a wedding. The house was perfect for us! Cozy, clean and everything provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

I didn’t realize it was half a house. I didn’t realize we had to make our own beds and strip the sheets at the end. Didn’t mind garbage duty. We are careful people so we stressed over all the posted signs of dos and don’t’s. Not enough towels, wash rags or blankets - glad we brought our own. Beautiful views. Nice seating out doors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Week

Great week in Emerald Isle celebrating my mother's 70th birthday. The home was beautiful and spacious and it was great to open the doors and immediately listen to the ocean. We plan to be back here in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, as described

This house was great for our family. The owner’s have baby gear which they allow their guests to use (including a baby monitor). The third/top floor was the best feature—four twin beds and one queen bed. The older kids loved camping out up there. The house has nice beach chairs and a box of beach toys, so we didn’t need to bring any gear. They have basic kitchen supplies like salt and pepper, coffee filters, Ziploc bags, Saran Wrap. So it’s nice in that aspect, whereas other vrbos have zero items, and you have to buy anew every time. The kitchen as well-stocked with any cooking supplies we needed. The walk to the beach was great/easy. Hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront Fun

The house was well maintained, with plenty of room for our entire group of nine guys. The location is extremely convenient and the private deck is a nice feature for private beach access and relaxing in view of the ocean. We had an excellent time and would definitely rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita E., Taylorsville, NorthCarolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaside Santuary

This house was perfect for our family All the Rooms were beautifully decoratedand the beds were very soft..We had family that came or visits and cookouts and just to relax .We had lots of laughs while enjoying the the big deck and watching the ocean waves .WE are already talking about our next visit to the Seaside Santuary.Thank you Chris and Karen for sharing your beach home with our family
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

Nice house, nice location, met our needs, beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Beach Getaway

We loved our time in Emerald Isle. This was a first for us. We had family from all over the world and many age ranges. The beds were comfortable, the house was quiet when younger kiddos needed to sleep, and the house had everything we could need. The owner was so kind and provided great insights. The location of this house right on the beach is absolutely amazing. We also found incredible shells on the beach. This home allowed for so many memories to be created, thank you. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Vacation

Place and location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and location

Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024