Best Views on Emerald Isle

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Nice Beach Area - OV in Center at the end of Gregg St house to left is now gone

Ocean Villas from Ocean Drive, parking and gas grill under house

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Emerald Isle, NC

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Ocean-Front

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful, well maintained and equipped oceanfront duplex (west side not the entire house) perfect for family vacations.

Views – high ceilings on first floor provide light and panoramic beach and ocean views, second deck off of oceanfront bedrooms. Relax on the main deck in rockers and picnic table. Dune deck provides a wonderful spot for sunrise and sunset viewing.

Child friendly – equipped with high chair, crib, booster chair, gates and pack & play. gates on each end of the deck provide some security for pets. Second floor bedroom offers 2 bunk beds & futon – plus TV.

Entertainment – large flat screen HD smart TV in family room equipped with Blueray DVR, , TVs in all bedrooms. Cable TV with recorder ~ record on 1 receiver and watch on all. Card table and chairs, plus DVDs, Books & Games. Two adult bikes are available for your use. Large Dining Room table able to seat 8-10.

Communications – high speed wireless WiFi, Wireless Phone. Unlimited long distance.

Beach – medium depth beach just a few steps from the deck, plenty of room to spread out. Beach chairs & sand toys stored in Guest Closet underneath house. Private outside hot and cold water shower and hose to rinse off.

Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher, stove, microwave and refrigerator. Modern Cabinets and granite counter tops. Weber Gas grill underneath house.

Additional appliances - we try to make sure everything you will need is available. Appliances include: air fryer, coffee maker, single cup Keurik coffee maker, ice tea maker, tea pot, deep fryer, slow cooker, toaster oven, iron and ironing board. Hair dryers in all bathrooms. Suggestions for additional items welcome.

Great location – a favorite spot for surf fishermen, walking distance to convenience store with gas, grill, beverages and food. Dollar General within walking distance.

Bedrooms -
2nd floor Master Bedroom Suite with king size bed
2nd floor Oceanfront bedroom with queen size bed
2nd floor Childs bedroom with bunk beds and double futon
First floor bedroom with queen size bed

Clean House - We have a very thorough, well trained cleaning crew. You can check-in by 3 and do not have to depart until 10.

Bike Path - now complete all the way to Coast Guard Rd

Maximum 2 dogs welcome with a $150 non-refundable pet fee.

Responsive support from manager of house (son of owner) and a local management company.

The is a house for families - minimum age to rent 23. Due to septic system the MAXIMUM is 10 people, we usually do not rent to parties larger than that. Ideal max is 6 adults and 4 children. If all adults the max capacity is 8. The second floor street side bedroom is equipped for children with 2 bunk beds.

No hidden fees - linens and housekeeping included.

MAXIMUM CAPACITY IS 10 PEOPLE, THIS IS ALL THE SEPTIC SYSTEM WILL SUPPORT

Keywords: Duplex, Town House

Property manager

John K Zimmerman

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

One or two dogs, with additional $150 pet fee

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

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

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 Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Travelling with kids? Consider The Sweet Spot and Emerald Forest Golf. 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 - 6.7 km
The Sweet Spot - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Salty Pirate Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Havelock Station - 42 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Starfish Grill - ‬23 min drive
‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬23 min drive
‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬15 min drive
‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Views on Emerald Isle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Best Views on Emerald Isle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Views on Emerald Isle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Views on Emerald Isle located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

19 May 2024

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

Emerald Beachfront

Great location and views!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sybil A.

19 July 2023

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

Excellent Views

The porch was covered and high enough to see the ocean. Loved our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roderick J.

17 November 2023

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

Great Ocean View

Easy access to beach. Property has everything you need in a beachfront getaway

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle T.

15 July 2023

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time and the house was perfect. Being able to walk right out to the beach was the ticket with kids!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

27 August 2023

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

Perfect location!

We loved the location of this house. Oceanfront, gorgeous views, somewhat private beach and not crowded at all anywhere along our beach. Close to several restaurants, mini- golf, aquarium, lots of hiking! Overall, for the price and location, we would absolutely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

3 August 2020

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

Wonderful for the family.

Everything you need at your fingertips for the family. Great porch even for the dog!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

10 August 2024

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

Great House!

Very nice house with lots of amenities. A couple of maintenance items are going to be fixed, but it didn’t affect our stay. Unfortunately, tropical storm Debby dumped a lot of rain on us, but we were able to enjoy a few good beach days! Will plan to go back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

13 May 2023

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

Simple perfection

It's on the beach, the view is spectacular, it's nicely appointed, clean, and comfortable. It's exactly what I needed. I have already made plans to return.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

11 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfy duplex that’s easy to live in

Great property. Very comfortable place. Love the decks and the floor plan. Amazing views and we also saw dolphins! We had a punch list of items that need fixing, although it didn’t stop us from being there.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benton D.

25 April 2023

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

Great beach front house

Great house and great communication. Had a couple of issues when we were there but they were but were fixed by the end of day. It had plenty of room and everything was well marked and clean. Great views of the beach and dolphins.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Yvonne F.

19 October 2023

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

Just wish there were screens in the windows & sliders!

Great place! Unfortunately there is no shade area on the deck and no screens in the windows or sliders.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

17 June 2023

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

Outstanding

Very pleased with the whole process and family had a great time. Couldn't ask for a better experience. OUTSTANDING.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G., Charlottesville USA

23 September 2023

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

Fabulous

Great location oceanfront and close to a public dock on the sound (to paddle board), fantastic views, comfortable well-appointed house, and welcoming host. We enjoyed morning coffee and dinner on the deck. We love Emerald Isle and now have a favorite house. We can’t wait to return. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Roderick J.

8 November 2024

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location/ready for a refresh

This property has excellent access to the ocean with great views. The common areas of the property (living-dining room and kitchen) really need a deep cleaning of all the hard/soft surfaces and furniture could be refreshed. Bedrooms and baths are better. The sliding door to the deck from the living roomdoes not close all the way and the frame appears to be damaged. Owner responded promptly to an outside lighting issue that occurred.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 May 2012

Oceanfront beach house

We found this beach house to be very comfortable and very well equipped. From the kitchen ware to beach chairs, beds nicely made up when we arrived and everything clean and lovely. We didn't need the porta crib, beach stroller or portable playpen but this is just an example of how many extras are in this great house. We have been to Emerald Isle on three other visits, this was the best vacation home so far. We can't wait to return.

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

3 June 2023

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

Gorgeous view, great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this vacation home. You can’t beat the view! The beds were comfortable and everything you could possibly need was provided in the kitchen. We enjoyed using the bikes and the grill worked perfectly. Our only complaints are that the living room furniture was filthy and really needs a good upholstery clean and the carpets upstairs need to be cleaned as well. I know it is a pet friendly home but these two factors made the house feel unclean.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tonya K.

4 December 2022

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

Birthday at the beach

Great house with plenty of space and amazing location. We saw dolphins everyday right out the back windows. The house had all the amenities and space we needed for a great family gathering. Will certainly be back for another stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa R.

8 October 2022

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

Excellent

I loved the experience, although the internet box kept getting hot and cutting completely off several times during the day. May need to be changed out..but excellent stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H., Exeter, Pa

20 August 2022

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

Quiet vacation

The view from this property is amazing. Watching the dolphins every evening and early morning when the tide was in seemed like they were putting on a private show for us- they were so close. If you want a beautiful quiet beach vacation with no walking and awesome views, if you want to wake up and see the ocean from your bed, this house is for you! Owners couldn’t have been nicer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

7 August 2022

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

Beach Beauty

Wonderful stay! House is safe, pretty, and absolutely as advertised. Owner answered all questions and made check in very easy. House is right on beach. It is very well stocked. It has 2 nice bikes. The Weber grill works great. The guest closet has some fun beach items which were very useful. Would absolutely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby B., Fuquay Varina

30 July 2022

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

Perfect location!

House was perfect for our family and kids. The beach was peaceful and never too busy. House had everything we needed for the week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

19 June 2022

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

Beachfront getaway

House was great! Perfect beachfront spot. The beach and water were perfect for our family!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Robert B., MD.

18 June 2022

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

Good Vacation

We all had a nice stay and great views.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D., Buffalo, NY

30 April 2022

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

Great Stay in EI!

John and Gloria have a lovely home and are great hosts. It’s full of everything you need for your stay at the beach. The house is clean and well cared for. Owners are quick to respond to messages. For those familiar with Emerald Isle, the location of this house is ideal for running to the store if you need something and heading out on adventures like the aquarium.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig E H.

26 March 2022

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

Perfect in every way

The property was just as described and so much more! Perfect location and perfect for the whole family. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by John K Zimmerman

We retired to the Crystal Coast (AKA Paradise) eighteen years ago and have found true beauty and relaxation. We enjoy all of the benefits of living here - golf, boating, fishing, beach walking, and just sitting on the deck drinking wine. The problem with living here we miss that wonderful feeling of driving across the Emerald Isle bridge at the start of the vacation.

Why they chose this property

We previously vacationed in Nags Head and decided to try the Crystal Coast after receiving an ad describing a bird and turtle sanctuary. We fell in love with Emerald Isle the first time we drove across the Emerald Isle Bridge and felt the stress of DC leaving us. We bought Ocean Villas the second year and have never regretted it. It is now a relaxation haven for our kids and grandkids.

What makes this property unique

Watching the dolphins play while drinking coffee on the deck. Seeing our dogs romp on the beach and in the ocean

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

Downstairs Queen

Master Bedroom

Queen Ocean-Front

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Hall Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property