Barbara's Dream

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Entire home

Relax in the open living area with gas fireplace.

Large flat-screen TV with Apple TV and Chromecast!

Accessible kitchen stocked with cookware, dinnerware, and utensils.

Pantry area to store your snacks! Door leads to accessible primary bathroom.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Emerald Isle, NC

Emerald Isle Adventures16 min walk
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier2 min drive
Salty Pirate Water Park4 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

Make Barbara's Dream your home base for your next group beach vacation in beautiful Emerald Isle! Just a five-minute walk from the beach, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with an attached sunroom can comfortably sleep 10. When the sun sets, enjoy watching a movie on one of the 5 televisions, play ping-pong, cornhole, darts, and a variety of other available games. The two-car garage includes a full-size washer and dryer for your use.

The space:

The bottom floor of the home is fully wheelchair accessible. The downstairs includes a queen-sized primary bedroom, primary bathroom with large shower, fully equipped kitchen, dining table, large sectional couch, and attached sunroom with pull-out queen mattress. Head upstairs for two additional bedrooms- one with a queen mattress and the other with two twin beds and one full-size bed. The two upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with bathtub and shower. There is an outdoor shower located outside of the sunroom for your post-beach convenience. A two-car garage contains a full-size washer and dryer and refrigerator/freezer. There is a ping-pong table, cornhole boards, a dart board, a large Jenga game, and other games available to play. Each bedroom includes a television with Apple TV and other smart TV capabilities. Get your work done on your trip with super-fast WiFi.

Guest access:

Guests have access to the entire space except for three locked storage closets. Enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Jefferson Drum

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

Emerald Isle Adventures - 16 min walk
The Sweet Spot - 16 min walk
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 2 min drive
Emerald Plantation - 3 min drive
Salty Pirate Water Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

Havelock Station - 37 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Surf's Up Grill and Bar - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - 8 min drive
Bogue Sound Distillery - 10 min drive
34 Degrees North - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barbara's Dream pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

21 July 2023

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

Amazing Amenities and Host

This was the perfect house for our family vacation. Walking distance from the beach and the golf cart made taking our chairs and boards so much easier. Our host was THE best host we have rented from ever!! He showed up upon arrival with the famous flip flop donuts and gave us a tour which allowed us to know the area and where we wanted to shop and eat from day one. The house was stocked with more than we expected including a basket of snacks and travel sized toiletries in every bedroom. The beds and furniture were comfortable and the downstairs bathroom had a beautiful large walk-in shower. He has thought of everything from the outside lighting and seating, games for a rainy day (we had beautiful weather so no time for that), and even a bluetooth speaker in the golf cart our kids loved using on evening rides to the sound side. The garage has a full sized w/d as well as a second fridge for drinks and a standing freezer. Plenty of parking for multiple cars. Truly the perfect home away from home. We don’t typically vacation in the same area year after year but we definitely want to be a returning guest. Thank you for your hospitality!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

19 July 2023

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

Island time

oh man Jeff was by far one of the greatest host I have ever came in contact with, the house was amazing he even left care packages in case you forgot anything like soap tooth brush shaving kit. The house was beautiful and located in a perfect area just a short walk to the beach or if you want to rent the golf cart just a quick drive down. I look forward to coming back for another family get together at Barbara’s dream the two nights wasn’t enough to enjoy everything around the island.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

2 July 2023

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

Excellent place to stay!

Everything about our trip was great! Our host Jeff was great as well! The house was clean and comfortable. We have stayed at several vacation rentals and Barbara’s Dream was by far the best stocked and equipped for a family. Plenty of necessities, we didn’t have to purchase anything extra. Even had laundry supplies!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brady S.

14 June 2023

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

Excellent place to stay, very short walk to the beach. Plenty of towels and linens. Games to play.

Was an awesome getaway and the host was great. Excellent communication, had plenty of games to play for everyone. Had a great time even though it did rain because there was plenty of room in the house for 4 kids and 4 adults to be compfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

30 May 2023

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

A wonderful weekend

We spent a weekend here while our kids were swimming in a swim meet. We were a party of 3 adults and 4 teenagers. The house was spotless. It felt very warm and inviting. On the dining room table was a basket full of snacks, which was an unexpected surprise. There were also little baskets in each bedroom of toothbrushes, toothpaste, creams, shaving cream etc.... Communication between the owner and myself was terrific. He told me he would pop over to introduce himself after we settled in. He came in with a box of donuts from a local bakery to welcome us to the island and to his home. We had a great time getting to know him, finding out about the history of his home and listening to some stories about his life on the island. There are so many things to do at the house, which we appreciated, especially on the first day when we got there and it was raining. Ping pong, darts and many board games. There are comfy hammock swings and a pretty wooden swing in the yard under the trees, which we all enjoyed during the weekend. We all had a wonderful time and are already planning a return visit. The host is incredible and makes you feel right at home. So much to do for adults and kids. We'd recommend this property to everyone.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023