Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven

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A hot tub surrounded by trees in a forested area.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a deck, surrounded by trees.
A neatly made bed with a white duvet and pillows, a bedside lamp, and a painting of a wave on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Salty Pirate Water Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room with Balcony

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Emerald Forest Golf - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Salty Pirate Water Park, Emerald Isle Woods Park and Emerald Isle Beach. Emerald Plantation and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Thank you! Leaving now, great weekend!Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
I had noticed someone from 2023 had the same issues we had with the grill, the property, and hot tub looking the same as back in 2023 even though the owner claimed to have been there a week prior to our booking
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seemed to be a safe and peaceful neighborhood. Our stay was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls getaway

Had an amazing stay, enjoyed the hot tub!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for us to stay and have our son, his family and dogs visit. We felt very comfortable and at ease. The property has seen some love. We liked that, made us feel like we were house-sitting. I especially enjoyed turning on the electric fireplace in the evenings.
Six point buck resting in the backyard woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great getaway

This home is in a really cute neighborhood with easy access to amenities around Emerald Isle and Croatan forest
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful & Convenient

This house was a great place for my first Vrbo booking. It was private enough to be restful but close enough to everything we wanted to do to be super convenient as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Had a great stay! Perfect location for what we needed it for. The neighborhood is really cute and everyone is very friendly :) short drive to the beach and to local bars, would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

You never gonna get bored here.

The place has plenty of things to do, and enough room as well, my kids loved this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, quiet property!

We loved the house and plan to stay again! We were only there a few days, so would love to enjoy it longer! It's in a great spot near the beach and other fun things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice property

We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

EI Beach Vacation

My daughter and I have been coing to Emerald Isle for years, and love staying along Coastguard Road. This was our first visit to this property and we loved it! The house, the ameities, the neighborhood were wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place woth so many extras!

Loved the place and closeness to the park to walk our dogs. The owners included so many extras to make you feel at home! Definitely would recommend for pet loving family!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just as expected!

The week was great! Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent 2 weeks with 4 adults and dog, overall great stay. Host is super good with communicating and the house has lots of amenities. Quiet hours are 9p-8a if I remember. There are some restrictions to pets, such as not being on furniture and the risk of noise complaints for excessive barking but if you travel with your pet often this is a nice place.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice neighborhood

It would be great if it had a fence. Very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good spot for a vacation with the family

We had a good time at the house. Spent two days at the west beach and walked through the park. Glad we hadn’t planned to kayak since the kayak launch was broken and not accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home in the woods

The house had everything we needed and more. Many little extras - snacks, bathing supplies, beach towels. It was a superb location for a lovely morning or evening walk in the woods and close to many amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Relaxation

Perfect! Every detail has been thought of, even my teenager was impressed! Exactly as described and pictured! Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation at Emerald Isle

The house was clean and well stocked with linens and snacks which was great for kids. We did find ants in the house and a few roaches outside around the hot tub. Overall it was a good stay but not convenient for beach access unless you have a golf cart. There is public parking available about 5 miles down on the main strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tucker’s First Beach Trip

This was the perfect spot for our dog Tucker’s first beach vacation! The house was located in a quiet neighborhood that allowed for daily walks which he enjoyed. The house was also very close to many restaurants, shops, and the beach. The house was the perfect place to come back and relax after a long day out in the sun. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach and Glamping

Nice home close to the beach. We rented a golf cart for the short trip back and forth, which in itself was fun. The back yard was awesome and everything needed to make the best of it was provided. Made pizzas with my granddaughters that turned out very ugly (LOL), but incredibly delicious wood fired! Cut through the back yard to a beautiful hiking/disk golf trail that is partially ADA. Really a family fun time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Chatty Dolphin has a lot going for it: great location, excellent layout, clean house, comfy beds, plenty of towels, and a hot tub that worked perfectly. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, spices, and basics, and bathrooms had shampoo, conditioner, and soap.Unfortunately, several amenities were unusable or difficult. The grill would not work despite multiple attempts. The master toilet struggled to flush even toilet paper, and the second was difficult as well. We wanted to enjoy the pizza oven, but were instructed to follow the house book, which we couldn’t find until ONE HOUR before departing at the end of our entire vacation. It was obscured behind the printer/paper. Something that important should be front and center. There is one TV, fine for us, but the universal remote didn’t work even with new batteries, and we spent about 1.5 hours troubleshooting. Some tiki torches didn’t work, and string lights shut off at 9pm.Most concerning, a bedroom ceiling fan was missing TWO blades and rocked wildly when switched on, a safety risk with children. Multiple operational cameras with audio also cover the outdoor/carport areas, including overlooking the hot tub.For cooks: no food storage containers, pans were in rough shape, and knives were basic. Reviews mentioned snacks, but we received none, though we saw snacks brought in for the next guests.Lots of potential, but we spent far too much vacation time troubleshooting and communicating advertised amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
All amenities were working outside of one bedroom ceiling fan, which guest was made aware of not to use while awaiting shipping and electrician. A large box fan was made available in this room in the interim. All bedroom ceiling fans have been replaced with new units as of 8/8/26. BBQ lighters are made available with the grilling tools, in the event the grill doesn’t auto-ignite, as common with beach properties and all outdoor grills. The toilet needed to be plunged during the last day of their 4-night stay. Plungers are available in the house. A plumber was offered for a same-day visit when guest messaged re sluggish flushing, however guest was not available to allow entry and was checking out next morning. Toilet was plunged after checkout. Multiple books in the house, as well as our messages of how to find information online/YouTube videos were made available to this guest for wood burning oven use. TV and remotes were tested by cleaner before and after this guest and found working. Tiki torches are solar, in a shaded wooded backyard. If some units don’t get enough sun, they won’t light up that night. Outdoor cameras are disclosed prior to booking, with clearly seen locations and signage on an unfenced property for trespassing and safety when the house is vacant. There is a camera NEAR the hot tub which faces the fire pit and wood burning oven in the backyard. Some food storage is provided, but not advertised as something offered. Cookware receives normal wear and tear from guest use. Food is not considered included as part of any booking on the platform for any rental location. Previously offered items in past years were removed to keep rates lower for guests this year. Unclear of check out referenced, as this guest did not leave the property for an additional 2 1/2 hours after check out.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

Island Escape

The property offers sufficient space with ample room for a family of six, but many features need to be updated (appliances, bathrooms). As a pet friendly location, it would have been nice to have access to a broom or vacuum to clean up dog hair. The trees surrounding the house result in a significant amount of debris, spiders, and mosquitoes on the back porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable Getaway

The only thing that should be addressed is “Entertainment: TV”. There is neither cable nor satellite—our stay was during the ACC tournament! No games, books or movies and the weather, not controllable of course, was stormy all weekend. Guests should be alerted to bring their own entertainment! Everything else was wonderful— the house is clean, pretty, and very comfortable! We did enjoy our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Hi Mary, I’m so sorry you missed this detail that our house is TV device-only, no cable services at time of this booking. This additional service is being added for summer season, but was advertised as device-only, with HDMI cable provided for connecting personal devices like a tablet, smartphone or roku. Glad your stay was enjoyable otherwise!
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