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Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach

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A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and a chandelier.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, white railings, a bench, and a swing.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a ceiling fan.
A coastal residential area with colorful houses, a beach, and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, wooden shelves, and a large island.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • 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

    Near Emerald Isle Beach
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Plantation
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach

Property Overview
• Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in Emerald Isle, NC
• 350 ft to Emerald Isle Beach access
• Sleeps up to 10 guests
• Near restaurants, shops, and attractions
• Modern design with coastal charm

Key Features
• Location: 350 ft to beach access
• Bedrooms: 4 (1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins + 1 Trundle)
• Bathrooms: 3 full
• Max Guests: 10
• Parking: Free on-site (boat space included)
• Outdoor: Covered deck, lower patio with propane BBQ, furniture, games
• Kitchen: Fully stocked, coffee station, wet bar
• Entertainment: Smart TVs (BYO passwords)
• Other: High-speed Wi-Fi, essential toiletries
• Supermarket: Publix 0.5 miles away

Description
• Bright, open-concept living area with coastal decor
• Large windows highlighting hardwood floors
• Kitchen and dining area for shared meals
• Cozy living room for movie nights or conversations
• Four bedrooms with resort-quality bedding
• Covered deck for coffee or cocktails; patio for BBQs
• Perfect for a memorable beach escape

Amenities
• Essentials: Wi-Fi, AC, heating, linens, towels
• Kitchen: Microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, Keurig, drip coffee maker, toaster, crock-pot, refrigerator
• Dining: Table (seats 8), breakfast bar (seats 2), wet bar
• Entertainment: Smart TVs in all rooms, board games
• Outdoor: Deck (lounge seating, dining, swing bench), patio (BBQ grill), outdoor shower, garage (picnic table, bike storage)
• Parking: Free on-site (boat-friendly)
• Convenience: Washer/dryer, iron/board

House Rules
• Check-in: After 3:00 PM
• Check-out: 11:00 AM
• No pets allowed
• No smoking indoors (fees apply)
• No parties or events
• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Sleeping Arrangements
• Master Bedroom: King bed, Smart TV, closet, dresser, nightstands
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Smart TV, closet, dresser, nightstands
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed, Smart TV, closet, dresser, nightstands
• Bedroom 4: Two Twin beds + trundle, Smart TV, closet, dresser, nightstands

Bathrooms
• Three full bathrooms:
o Walk-in shower (one with bathtub)
o Vanity, mirror, toilet
o Towels, hair dryer, toiletries

Outdoor Area
• Covered deck: Lounge seating, dining, swing bench
• Lower patio: Propane BBQ, furniture, outdoor games
• Garage: Picnic table, bike storage
• Outdoor shower: For post-beach rinse-offs

Guest Access
• Exclusive use of home and amenities
• Seamless, uninterrupted stay

Neighborhood Highlights
• 350 ft to beach access
• Nearby attractions:
o Emerald Forest Mini-Golf: 0.6 miles
o Water Boggan: 0.7 miles
o Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier: 2.6 miles
o Fun World Motorsports: 1.4 miles
o Emerald Isle Woods Park: 1.9 miles
o Hammocks Beach State Park: 15 miles
o North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores: 11 miles

Getting Around
• Parking: Free on-site (boat space included)
• Transportation: Car, bike, golf cart rentals, ferry nearby
Additional Notes
Book now for a coastal retreat! Contact us for weekly/monthly discounts.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 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

You need to know

Property # 2856977vb
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

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammocks Beach State Park and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Salty Pirate Water Park and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Plantation - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Forest Golf - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 41 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun in the Sun! 2 minute walk to the beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Plantation. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space, loved the porch. Kitchen stocked well. Grill was not usable. Has beach chairs, easy walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property cannot beat the proximity to the Beach! Grandchildren basically spent a week in the water boogie boarding etc...., Mini-Golf and other fun activities an easy drive/walk up the street. Biked to the point only had to transit a side road then a bike path about a 4 mile trip to and from. Great layout for two families with small children, interior space has good appliances, layout. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice updated home in a quiet cul-de-sac with beach access across the street. You can hear the ocean from the front porch but its a great home for a family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property & amazing location!

Great property & amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property , very conveniently located to beach and town

Definitely would stay at this house if we ever returned to the area
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Really nice guest. Kept the spot clean after check-out. Super friendly. Would recommend this guest to any host. Hope guest stays with us if back in town.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family's Spring Getaway

Very nice place to enjoy the beach, a breeze from the second story balcony, and conveniently located near essential stores/activities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to public access. Everyone loved the porch. Lots of beach chairs and toys!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, easy access to the beach, and hosts were easy to communicate with ! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect for our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
What a great guest to host! So easy to communicate with, and left the place clean and tidy. Would recommend to any other host and would welcome back at the property any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was terrific for our family holiday stay. Beautiful morning sunrises. The house is a very short walk to the beach. The kitchen and some bedrooms have a partial ocean view. Grocery stores was a very short distance away. There was a also a small area that everything you need (movie theater, bar/lounge, clothing stores and breakfast cafe) all located next to grocery stores.The hosts are very sweet and responsive. I will definitely stay there again.
Late December, 50 to high 60 degrees.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach Getaway

Great beach house in a nice neighborhood with easy access to the beach. Very close to stores, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Steven and his family were excellent guest, communicated well throughout there stay, took care of the home like it was theirs. Would love to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

The house was just as advertised. Nicely updated and close proximity to beach, restaurants, shops etc.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you Elizabeth!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Stay

Wonderful home with nice amenities and a great location. Very helpful hosts. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us, you family was pleasure to host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

This was a great house tonstay in, abe was grest to work with.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thanks David, would love to have you guys stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get together

Great location. Nice layout
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you Matt!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, vscation spot. Large enough for 3 families! Two second walk to the beach access. The large over hang on the pouch, lets you stay out all day and night with out getting too hot or wet from a stray shower. Will definitely keep this place in mind when we come down next year to look for a home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful vacation home!

The home team is beautiful. The island is very small and not a lot to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The stay was very nice and communication with the home owners was always quick and easy.

They helped with splitting our receipts and made sure we didn’t need anything else. It was an enjoyable stay and would recommend to anyone going to stay in the area.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
J.T. Thank you all for choosing our home. Hope to see you all back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern, clean gem @ Emerald Isle!

We had a wonderful stay! Nice quiet neighborhood, convenient to grocery store, restaurants & activities. Less than 2 min walk to beach access! Lovely, large front porch & fantastic kitchen. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you for your review Sara! We look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time!

This was our first house rental. In past we've done condos, etc. Nice to have no noise and a surprise bunny in the yard every morning! Comfortable large beds. Very easy beach access. Nice breeze on the large porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great all around

We stayed for a long weekend. The house has been updated nicely and the house is stocked with everything. Great location to beach and also to local amenities. Great house. Will book again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
We appreciate your visit and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Emerald Isle

We had a very nice family vacation this past week. Clearly the owners put a great deal of money into the inside of the home. It was well decorated and spacious. The location of the home was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Communications with the owners were fantastic. Great place right next to the beach. No complaints.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Brian and his crew were a pleasure to Host, come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach access

This is a wonderful property close to the beach access. The home itself is beautifully redone and updated. There was complementary shampoo and conditioner which I thought was a classy touch. The linens were very luxurious. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Lannette was a great guest, followed the house rules, was independent, and left the place clean. I’d host Lannette any time and recommend to any host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house, great location

We enjoyed our stay. The location really can’t be beat…seriously 1 min to the beach access. The house had plenty of beach chairs to use, all linens were provided and there were beach towels (though we had brought our own). Communication with the owners was easy and they were always quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Abraham Gonzalez

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Hello there!

Thank you for visiting our host profile!

We are a married couple from Riverside, CA, where we currently live and work. Some time ago, we visited a friend in Emerald Isle, NC, and immediately decided that this is the haven we would retire in. There's just something magical about experiencing the culture, the people, sun-soaked beaches, the abundance of outdoor activities to do, the incredibly impressive restaurant scene, and the laid-back vibes of a seaside area. We are in love with Emerald Isle, and we hope you fall in love with it too!

We aim to provide the best possible experience to all visitors through excellent service and quality local recommendations!. Nothing is more reassuring and calming than finding a place that feels like a second home on your travels.

Feel free to book or message us first; we are friendly, outgoing, and happy to answer any specific questions in advance.

We are well-traveled guests who know what hosts should do to create a comfortable experience. Our goal is to fulfill these requirements for every guest.

Experience Emerald Isle with us!

Hope to host you soon!

Why they chose this property

The house is nestled in the tranquil and friendly seaside neighborhood of Emerald Isle, NC. It promises a relaxing retreat offering a perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle just a couple of steps away from the sandy Emerald Isle Beach and everything this picturesque area provides. The home is conveniently located a mile from emerald Isle center, where you will find Publix groceries store, coffee shops, restaurants and more.

What makes this property unique

Our home is newly renovated and newly furnished, for optimum convenience and relaxation. Step outside to the covered patio deck, and enjoy dinner with the beach as your backdrop. Or just sit on the patio swing let the ocean sound take you away. Maybe sitting on the beach under the night sky is your thing, you can do them all here!

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