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"The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!

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Front Entrance to Parking. Staircase to Second Floor
Sunroom/playroom upstairs
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

"The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!

The Sailfish - Beautiful Emerald Isle, NC;

The Sailfish is a private beach house for rent in Emerald Isle, NC, at the beginning of the Crystal Shores of the NC Outer Banks. The beaches on Emerald Isle are gorgeous white sand, great for swimming and fishing. No hotels or commercial activity on the beach makes this an unspoiled, family-oriented place to enjoy the beach. We rent the Sailfish only to family groups of up to 14 persons. Our house sits on the 2nd row, right across the street from beachfront. Walk down our walkway and cross the small street to the public beach access right in front of the house. If you want to go clamming in the sound, just walk down our driveway and cross the street in the other direction, to reach the sound.
The Sailfish is fully air conditioned, has two floors, ocean views from each floor, and 7 comfortable bedrooms. Two rooms dedicated to play: the upstairs sunroom with game tables, and the downstairs rec room with ping pong table. Our parents built this lovely large space so that our family could vacation together. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we still do!
Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and two full baths that interconnect between bedrooms. Two ocean-view bedrooms have 1 queen bed each. Two other bedrooms each have 2 double beds. The large, airy living room has a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. Large dining table with seating up to 12 persons. Fully equipped kitchen. Spacious sunroom with two tables, perfect for games, working remotely, or extra seating for dining. We keep an assortment of games, puzzles and books in the sunroom, available for guests to enjoy. Or you can sit on the deck/balcony on the upper floor with a cool drink after a day at the beach.
Downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. One queen bedroom has ocean view, one bedroom with double bed and desk set-up that is great for working remotely, and one bedroom with 2 twin beds. Also downstairs is our rec room, with full size ping pong table, and sitting area with cable tv. Kitchenette downstairs as well, with full size refrigerator/ freezer (great to have with a large family!), microwave and small dishwasher.
There is plenty of parking for your family in our large gravel parking area behind the house! For more photos and the contract link, see our website:


Keywords: large, airy, open, comfortable, warm, fun

Property manager

Kenn or Gail Knapp
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Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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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

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This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Croatan National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Flatwaters Paddling, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O.

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

Love the Sailfish

Great place to stay! Kitchen is well stocked with clean pots and pans. Very clean house with room and beds for everyone in our group. Nice walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great trip to the Sailfish. The house was comfortable with lots of room to spread out. Our first day we had a minor problem with the air conditioning and the property managers were quick to respond and take care of the problem. Short walk to the beach. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Wonderful Week

We had a wonderful week. Our children grew up coming to Emerald Isle every summer for the 4th of July and we are so happy for them to now bring their children to experience this beautiful beach. The Sailfish was perfect for our growing family and we can’t wait to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Grown Family House

Excellent place for family vacation. Plenty of room and accommodated our group of 4 couples and 6 teenage kids very well. Nothing fancy but super clean and a perfect weekly rental with everything we needed at a reasonable price. Great location with great management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy G P.

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

Sailfish Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sailfish! We were an extended family, with some staying the whole week and some for shorter stays. We loved the size of the house, giving space to get together and to get away from one another!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Rand M.

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

Vacation at The Sailfish

The house was ok for our stay. We had plenty of room. We felt the furnishings were in poor shape and needed updated. The mattresses need replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Family vacation

The house is older but clean and a perfect layout close to the beach. There is plenty of room for a pool which would have been nice or at least usable outdoor space. The rental agent was very easy to work with. All in all it is a nice vacation home for our family of 12 and we had a great time but it went by too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Great vacation

Tons of stuff to do at the house, everyone loved the ping pong tables and the pool noodles were well used. Almost lived on the deck. What a great place to spend the evening
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheran M.

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

Awesome

It fit our family perfectly. There was plenty for everyone to do whatever they wanted. It was close to the beach. Nice views- plenty of chairs on the deck. The family enjoyed playing ping pong. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

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

Great House within walking distance to the beach!

This property is exactly what is advertised. Nice large house for extended family. We had our grown 5 grown kids and 4 grandkids and there was plenty of room. Great view of the ocean from the upstairs back porch and nice clean house with everything needed. Older kids enjoyed the ping pong table as well! Highly recommend and hoping to come stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Currie D.

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

Great week at Emerald Island!

We booked this at the last minute. We prefer oceanfront, but they were all taken. Access to the beach could not have been more convenient. Spacious house. The family with small children stayed on the bottom floor, with the grandparents and family with older children on the main floor. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie J., Euless, TX, USA

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

A Great Place to Stay

This is a well-maintained property. It's obvious that the owners are hands-on and care. Seven bedroom houses are hard to find without paying an arm and a leg. Also, there were beach chairs and toys, bicycles, board games, even a ping pong table. The view from the balcony was fantastic and the walk to the beach was short. I can't afford Emerald Isle every year, but the next time I can, I'll look for this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana G.

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

Family sized beach house

We found this to be exactly what we were looking for in a beach house for our extended family (made of babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults) to stay. This house caught my attention because of the number of rooms/beds and large dining table, but the variety of common areas, 2 kitchens, and nearby beach access made this the BEST possible house for us. The three rooms on the main floor provided a great space to put kids to bed while others stayed up-it’s amazingly sound proof (bring a baby monitor). The game room upstairs was a nice getaway space during Sunday naps. The June water was perfect, and I can imagine coming to stay here many more times!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Wonderful house

We really loved staying at the Sailfish! Such a great property, and everything possible was provided. The only complaint we had was that there were no beach towels - not a huge problem, but if we're paying $225 for linens and towels, the assumption is that beach towels are included in that. The house is much more spacious than the pictures show- really well laid out, and the kids enjoyed having the ping pong table and lower area to hang out in. TLDR- amazing house, bring beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

cheryl k.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs TLC

August 1-8--The house needs a through cleaning and purging of broken and outdated kitchen items. Top floor bedrooms were the nicest. Furniture and kitchen need many improvements. Management seems nice enough. Vacuums were all a mess some held together with tape not been cleaned out. Used rubber bands to hold one together. Could have called but looked like more of a replacement issue. Not really far to the beach but some killer high steps for small children or anyone with a leg problem. The good part was plenty of beds, great washer and dryer, children's toys of all kinds and a wonderful family to share the week with. House was very sturdy and sound during the hurricane winds and rain one night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D.

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

Great home

Owner was great to communicate with. Property was clean and well maintained. Convenient location and shirt walk to the beach. Beach access right across the street. We will probably book next summer if we go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large groups!

Wonderful stay for myself, my family, and my brothers' families. The kids had a blast! The pictures are accurate, and the value much better than many other places on Emerald Isle. For future visitors, I recommend contacting Gail, who was very responsive, instead of Ken or using Vrbo messages. One piece of constructive criticism - the lockboxes for the keys seemed rusted or otherwise very difficult to open even with the correct passcode. I recommend replacing them with newer models. Aside from those minor hiccups, the stay was truly a memorable family reunion, with plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is very well-equipped, and the game room well-stocked with activities for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Super comfortable house!

Huge property in a great location for the beach, biking, and bay. We loved this place. It’s huge, private and just steps to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

emily p.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Lots of space

This house was a great size for the group we had. We did not even need all of the bedrooms. It was clean and felt somewhat secluded. There is a lot of stuff in the kitchen to use and that was nice. The closets downstairs are completely packed with things and the one in the bedroom I used was not usable to me due to the amount of seemingly unnecessary stuff packed into it. It seems like the owners have kept everything over the years and stuck it all in the closets. The downstairs bathrooms had the world’s tiniest showers. I’m talking cruise ship size. We are not small people but anyone would have trouble in those showers. The amount of stairs to get to the beach should have been disclosed in the listing. It was difficult to carry all of our things and navigate the steep steps. The steps of the beach access are super steep. We had a fun time in Emerald Isle and the house was fine aside from the things I already mentioned. The property manager was awesome and the check in process was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

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

First trip to EI

Our large family enjoyed our stay at the sail fish. The seven bedrooms gave us the space we needed. The linens were very nice for a rental. The house was clean. The kitchen is a little outdated but the stove was very nice. The water was warm and the beach is beautiful. The sevent two steps is a challenge for older people. It
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

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

Beach blast!

This is such an amazing property for a large family or multiple couples! Great use of the space. Perfect access to the beach and a great view of the beach from the second floor deck. Gail was delightful to deal with. The house was clean, the furniture was a little outdated but still very usable. The ping-pong table was a huge hit! We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann Maria F.

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

Great stay

Great location. Accommodated our needs. Beautiful space and amenities. On the beach. Mgrs very attentive and easy.
Stayed 31 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Excellent vacation home!

The Sailfish exceeded our expectations! We enjoyed the layout of the house, with bedrooms upstairs and down. We have year-old twin grandchildren, so having doors by all the stairs was very helpful. The house is spacious, and we enjoyed the large table, plus the game room next to the living room and kitchen. It was great to have a refrigerator upstairs and downstairs.The view of the ocean was wonderful from the deck, and the beach was never crowded. It was a close walk, but there were quite a few steps to get there. There were lots of beach toys, chairs, and hats to use at the house. Parking is plentiful, and the location is great. The owner was very helpful in answering questions I had prior to the trip. We would love to return there next summer!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Home!

The accommodations were excellent. Loved the fact that they had bedrooms up and down. My grandchildren were able to take naps downstairs during the day away from the noise of other family members and it gave adult children their own space when needed. Loved having a nice big table for family dinners and having pots big enough. We took our own chairs, canopy and life jackets for the grandchildren which wasn't necessary. The house provided all we would have needed! Next time we will know! We liked having refrigerators and bathrooms up and down. Easy access to the beach. Owner responded quickly to questions I had before our trip. She gave contact information in case we needed her during our stay. I would recommend this house and plan to rent it again the future! The price was a plus too!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Great home for large family!

We had a beautiful week at Emerald Isle. The beach and ocean are exceptionally beautiful there. At low tide, the grandchildren enjoyed the tide pools and one day there was an abundance of sea life to see just in the tide pool. We just loved it and we will definitely return. The Sailfish met all of our needs! We are a large family with children, and grandchildren. This home has 7 bedrooms - 4 on the main living level: two on either side of the family room kitchen area, with a buddy bath between each. Two of these bedrooms have a double bed, and the other two have two double beds. Off of the main family room and kitchen level there is a sun room that is perfect for playing cards and board games. Downstairs, there are 3 more bedrooms, one has twin beds, one has a double bed and one has a queen bed. The downstairs also has a small kitchenette, laundry room and 2 more baths, and another family/game room. The upstairs level and downstairs level both have decks that face the ocean and are nice to sit on and relax. The upstairs deck, which is very spacious, has a great view of the ocean and there are plenty of deck chairs for everyone to enjoy the ocean view. This home sits on a very large and private lot and the beach access is right across the road. Marcie the owner and Al the local maintenance gentleman were both very efficient in answering any questions or concerns that came up during our stay. Our family was very comfortable staying in the Sailfish, it is a practical and spacious home that is "very well loved" by its owners. It is a great home for a large family to really enjoy each other at the beach!! Highly recommended :)

About the host

Hosted by Kenn or Gail Knapp

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Why they chose this property

We began traveling from Greensboro, NC, to Emerald Isle in 1962! Our family has grown, the beach has changed, the house has been rebuilt after several hurricanes, but we still love it! We know you will also...

What makes this property unique

Emerald Isle is a beautiful beach, and this particular stretch is even nicer because it is not crowded. The house has been specifically set up for family groups to be able to eat together, play together, and enjoy the summertime! And by the way, we had a new deck built in 2017. And the 2 upstairs baths have been completely upfitted as of 2017!

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English, French, German, Spanish

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