OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!

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Awesome views from the lower decks, and there is a picnic table per side too.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Emerald Isle, NC

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

We are "locals" in Emerald Isle, and pleased to host your family vacation in our cozy oceanfront home. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a fun gathering place for the family, or an exciting fishing destination, Sea Star is the place to be! This lovely sea cottage features two separate sides for individual families, or you may book both sides for large groups!

Each side sleeps 9 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, and each side has two full baths, one downstairs and one upstairs. Kitchens have full amenities, and the quaint furnishings & breezy colors bring the essence of the seashore inside! Each side has 3 large flat-screen TVs with Spectrum TV cable and high-speed internet.

In addition to being just steps from the surf, Sea Star boasts million-dollar views from both deck-levels. You will enjoy hours of relaxation on the expansive decks below, and some upstairs bedrooms offer sliding glass doors with a deck, tall viewing chairs and unmatched vistas of the sparkling sands and crystal water. Sip a glass of wine from the upper deck as the sun sets, then create a masterpiece in the kitchen - with freshly-caught local seafood, of course!

This listing is for Sea Star East (VRBO #1091861). Look for availability in Sea Star West (VRBO #1145098) to double your occupancy options at Sea Star, or if Sea Star East is not available for your preferred dates. We also have a full-house listing for Sea Star if you plan a larger family vacation, and would like to book the whole house at one time (VRBO #1193146).

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Property manager

Max and Sophie Creech

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Dryer

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Good for families

Events

No events allowed

No schools, fraternities or wild groups.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking (with care) is only permitted outside.

Check-in/out Saturday appx Memorial Day-Labor Day. Partial wk stays check in/out flexible in off-season House MUST BE NEAT w/BEDS MADE on check-out.

A copy of renter's valid ID required w/ confirmed reservation. Max of 4 vehicles permitted/side. A boat is considered 1-2 vehicles, based on size.

Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, Owner is NOT responsible for refunds of unused time due to evacuation.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No schools, fraternities or wild groups.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. The Sweet Spot and Emerald Forest Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
The Sweet Spot - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Havelock Station - 41 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Starfish Grill - ‬22 min drive
‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬22 min drive
‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬14 min drive
‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and 3rd Street Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Burke, VA

27 May 2020

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

Beautiful home for our family to get away and enjoy the ocean! Thank you!

Lovely, clean and spacious home!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

4 June 2023

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

Annual Beach trip

We enjoyed another year at Emerald Isle! The property was clean and set up as advertised and a perfect location. We spent most of our time on the beach and enjoyed a great family vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

27 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick business trip

Check in process was flawless. Trip cut short, but stay was good.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

28 May 2024

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

Great experience!

Great house, we loved being right on the beach. Communication from owners was superb. I'd put more than 5 stars if I could.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

4 September 2021

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

Amazing!

This property was extremely worth it everything from start to finish made this vacation a memorable one.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

28 July 2020

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

Great Vacation

We had the best time this week!! So thankful for the property owners. They were very kind and helpful and the house is great. Emerald Isle is beautiful and is a great place to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Parul G.

26 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Awesome View

Overall the stay was okay. Property needs lots of upgrades.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

15 September 2023

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our time at Emerald Isle. It was so relaxing to sit on the balcony and listen to the ocean! At night we went down to the shore and looked at crabs, there were so many! The place had a lot of room to accommodate the amount of people there! Max was so kind and communicative before, during and after our stay! I am looking forward to coming back here on our next trip :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

13 July 2023

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

Wonderful beachfront vacation cottage

Our family had a relaxing vacation at this perfect oceanfront cottage. The owners were very kind and gave us information on restaurants and the 4th of July festivities in the area. The ice cream treat was delicious! Thanks again! Kitchen had all the necessary utensils for cooking and beds were very comfy. We loved sitting on upper and lower decks and watching the ocean.waves. We also enjoyed meeting the nice family on the west side. Looking forward to renting this cottage again sometime! Thanks for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

6 August 2023

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

Perfect for family vacation

First, I can't say enough about the hosts, Max and Sophie. They told us everything we needed to know about the property, gave us suggestions for restaurants and places to visit, during our stay they let us know of any upcoming bad weather or local events and the best was the wonderful surprise when we arrived! The home had everything we needed...we could have left all of the kids beach toys at home, there was plenty there for 10 kids, in addition to beach chairs, boogie boards, floating devices, etc. The kitchen was fully stocked so cooking 3 meals a day was no problem when we wanted to. Plenty of seating on the decks and the view is beautiful! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C., Mars Hill

28 October 2022

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

Stunning views

Was just as described. Ocean front and wow what views from both levels. Will be staying here again i promise. Clean and everything you need for your vacation at the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

11 October 2022

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

Great vacation house

We had a great time at this nice, clean, beautiful duplex right on the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

9 October 2022

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

Hurricane Ian

Well as luck would have it, our advanced scheduling of a family vacation landed on the exact dates of hurricane Ian’s path. The owner was very accommodating, concerned and went the extra step in keeping the communication lines open with us. God was good and gave us some gorgeous weather after all. This oceanfront place is beautiful. We had an amazing time and plan to go back….hopefully next time without the hurricane !

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

9 July 2022

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

Perfect location

Beautiful view of the ocean from the decks. We could ride bikes to shops. It was nice to have 2 bathrooms. Kitchen was sufficiently equipped for cooking. Great week with family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

8 October 2021

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

Beautiful setting and property. Enjoyed our time immensely. We loved the deck for early morning.

Wonderful property with an amazing location!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

4 October 2021

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

First vacation in 2 yrs!

Our stay at Sea Star was fantastic! Thanks to Covid, our family hadn't been on a vacation in 2 years so we desperately needed this. The house was beautiful, great for families and worked well for us and to be right on the beach and close to shops & restaurants made it even better! Our only issue was the refrigerator in the house never cooled down., but that was a minor setback. Already looking forward to our next trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

9 August 2021

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

Sensational Sea Star!

Our family of 5 plus 2 grandparents enjoyed an amazing week in July at the Sea Star! This was only our second time visiting Emerald Isle and the location, views of the ocean and proximity to the beach could not be beat! We loved the layout of the house. There was plenty of room to relax and the deck and chairs are perfect! The house was very clean upon arrival and Helen patiently answered all of our questions prior to arrival. The house had almost everything we needed and we look forward to visiting again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benton P.

26 June 2021

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

Great Views, Great Location, Great Time!

The house was just right, had everything we needed, with easy access to the beach. This is a great value, and aside from some rainy weather, we had an excellent week on the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Aleyda B.

31 May 2021

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

Excellent

It's great 👍

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anadi M.

26 May 2021

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

Amazing location

Very close to beach, less than a min walk. Balcony is almost like being on the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

13 April 2021

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

Spring Break Time Away

Helen was a great host, and their property is very well maintained and clean! I knew what to expect so we brought our own linen (sheets, pillow cases, towels, and wash cloths) no issues. The only issue we had was the beach renourishment happening during our entire visit. One thing I was looking forward to was the peace and downtime of sitting on the deck and looking out into the ocean. Also, the sounds of ocean waves to destress, which is why we paid more to stay oceanfront. Instead there were days and nights filled with heavy machinery and noise. I know our hosts had no control over this and I probably should have done some homework before making a choice. Outside of that, everything else was enjoyable!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franklin R.

1 December 2020

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

Family Thanksgiving at the beach

The family enjoyed spending Thanksgiving together at this very nice beachfront cottage. Enjoyed spending time on the beach and the spacious decks overlooking the ocean.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

William M.

31 October 2020

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

Sea Star East

A few too many steps. No access to beach walkway from down below. Linens poor quality.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

26 October 2020

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

Great place

Great outdoor space to enjoy beautiful views of ocean and direct access to beach. Helen was great to work with - she seemed genuine in her efforts to ensure that we had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

sankar a.

4 October 2020

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

Good

Would like some generous amount of basic things - bed sheets Toilet paper rolls And paper towels Hand soaps

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Max and Sophie Creech

Why they chose this property

We love the amazing views from both deck-levels. Fall asleep in comfy king beds in oceanfront bedrooms with slider doors. Cute and cozy, just perfect for larger families, with a casual, tropical feel!

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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