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Ocean Front Emerald Isle - Pine knoll Shores - PET FRIENDLY

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Heckman House in the evening, taken from the beach
Coming 'Home' after a long ocean front walk.
Steps to living room on main level
Sun filled great room with uninterrupted view of the ocean.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14241.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Pine Knoll Shores, NC
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 DORM

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Emerald Isle - Pine knoll Shores - PET FRIENDLY

New 2024 SEASON .....8 in BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE. Upper level carpet is now gone. The home, if possible, feels even more open with the NEW LUXURY VINYL FLOORS and new AREA RUGS. Enjoy the most beautiful beach on the East Coast from this serene light-filled oceanfront home. The clean design and wonderful open floor plan make it the perfect place to bring family and friends, with the Atlantic Ocean as your front yard. Due to the unusual orientation of Bogue Bank, you can watch the sun rise AND set from the dramatic deck of this midcentury modern house.
Simple pleasures for all ages abound: long morning walks, body surfing, world class shell collecting, watching porpoises play from the deck, sunbathing and just getting lost in a good book. Food even tastes better on the screened porch! Serve up a casual seafood supper on the breezy screened porch as the sun begins to set.
OUTDOOR- PRIVATE HOT-COLD SHOWER that is a MUST experience!
Three comfortable bedrooms and two baths on the main floor, including a bright and spacious oceanfront master suite. The lower level with direct beach access offers an additional king bedroom, bath and a large bunk room to sleep 6, perfect for cousins or single guests. This is accessed from the indoor steps from the great room.
There are only ten steps to the beach from the lower level.
The home is located in a sleepy beachside community. The nearest major attraction is the wonderful North Carolina Aquarium less than five minutes away. Enjoyable restaurants are within a ten-minute drive.
This midcentury modern home was built in the late 1970's and has remained in our family. It has been enjoyed by four generations.
The views are incredible. All but one bedroom, have oceanfront views.
If your group is 'all about the beach,' this is the house for you.
The Pet Fee is per Pet and we do not take more than 2 Pets/2 maximum for Pets.

Property manager

Monica L Heckman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pak-n-play and crib available at no cost to you.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please keep pets off beds and furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING IS PERMITTED on the screened porch & deck
No grilling on decks. Do not remove grill from lower level Please clean grill (if used) before checking out.
NO FIRES IN FIREPLACE. It is blocked.
Cancel with less than 90 day notice and we can get another guest, you will receive a 75% rental rate refund. please get travel insurance

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number 442771

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine Knoll Shores

Located in Pine Knoll Shores, this holiday home is on the beach. Fort Macon State Park and Beaufort Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Travelling with kids? Consider Flatwaters Paddling, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pine Knoll Shores, NC

What's nearby

  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Country Club of the Crystal Coast - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Triple S Marina - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pita Plate - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Emerald Isle - Pine knoll Shores - PET FRIENDLY pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Emerald Isle - Pine knoll Shores - PET FRIENDLY?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Emerald Isle - Pine knoll Shores - PET FRIENDLY?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Emerald Isle - Pine knoll Shores - PET FRIENDLY located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pine Knoll Shores holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Country Club of the Crystal Coast is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Ocean views

We stayed at the property for a wedding. Monica was very friendly and even let us check in early. She answered all our questions and helped us find items. The location was great. Right near everything we needed. We didn’t find too many shells but that’s ok. We had a great time walking the beach and looking for some.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelia R.

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

Family Fall Getaway

Wonderful accommodations and a short walk on a private access to the ocean. The ocean view was breathtaking. Being pet friendly was a bonus. Memories were made!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great experience!

The location is great! The beach access is fantastic and there are plenty of items on hand to use. The second garage fridge was awesome to have! The owners are easily accessible, although we didn’t need to contact them. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane F.

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

Monica’s house

We had a wonderful time at Monica‘s home at Pine Knolls. The location is superb. very private beach Just a short walk from the house. The aquarium is worthy of a visit! The house fit the 13 of us very well. And I do recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda H.

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

Unique Emerald Isle beachfront home

Beautiful home with gorgeous views and great proximity to beachfront! Very private with lovely natural shrubbery surrounding home including a foliage covered boardwalk to the beach. Both a covered and sun deck complete with lounge and rocking chairs overlooking the beach. We were there over July 4 and could see fireworks in both directions from the beach. Lots of beach chairs and toys, even a serviceable bike. We're an extended family who likes to cook, and the kitchen could have used more storage space and room to maneuver. Needed more room to store games upstairs out of reach of little ones. Plenty of storage in bedrooms. Overall a wonderful trip! Homeowner, Monica and management crew were exceptionally responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

don l.

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

Simply fantastic

What else is there to say - great host and amenities - great ocean view - beach within 75 yards - nice choice of grills - close enough to amenities rest. Putt putt etc - quiet and dog friendly - what else is there to say ??!! Awesome - thx for sharing your property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Great Spot for R&R

Gathered for four nights with adult children and grandkids to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Location! Location! Right on beautiful beach. Ocean lulls you to sleep at night. Watch dolphins swim by as you enjoy morning coffee on the deck. Great screened porch with large picnic table for meals or to play board games. Plenty of outdoor seating. Lots of beach toys and boogie boards and a great outdoor shower and hose to shower everyone and everything off. Fully stocked kitchen with large dining area and plenty of seating in living room. There were 10 of us. Comfy beds. We made ourselves at home, had everything we needed and got immediate response from owner/management if we didn’t. We went into Beaufort NC for lunch one day - 15 min. Drive - lovely little town but otherwise never left the house/beach. Kids in water all day long. The first weekend of May! Gorgeous weather. We couldn’t have asked for more! (Would suggest guests bring their own beach chairs although plenty for the young ones. Or you can carry a few light weight Adirondack chairs from the porch down to beach for the day) Would love to return when we can get the entire family together again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Denise T.

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

Spring stay with pooches.

Heckman House and in particular the owner were wonderful. The house was clean, with plenty of towels (for shower), beds made up with linens. Stayed in the master bedroom which had views of the ocean from the windows and picture window in the master bath. Bed was comfortable and it was soothing to hear the waves at night! Kitchen well stocked with plates, pots, pans, cutlery, etc. There are wine glasses, wine opener, a small shaker and blender. Great beach access—literally on the beach with a walkway from the lower level and steps from the upper deck. The flowering bushes had a lovely fragrance but do need to be trimmed as they were encroaching on the beach walkway but did not impede access (if tall you needed to duck a bit). The upper deck and screened porch were perfect! The deck is gated so we could let our dogs hang on the deck without worry! There is also a grassy area at the bottom of the driveway which works well for “potty-ing” the pups. Beautiful ocean view from the deck and living areas. Plenty of games, cards, beach chairs, etc. Monica, the owner was super responsive to emails via VRBO-as we had many questions during the process. Additionally, upon arrival we found that the grills weren’t in great shape and there was no propane for the gas grill. Emailed Monica the following morning; she answered within the hour and by early afternoon we had a new Weber charcoal grill! Thank you for sharing your lovely home, allowing pets and being very responsive and helpful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

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

Quiet neighborhood

Everything we wanted. Quiet place to enjoy a break from the frantic pace of everyday life.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Top 5 Beach Memory

Monica’s place is simply perfect. We have two big dogs and one dog has cancer and we wanted to bring him to the ocean. He is a tripod. Monica is very gracious to allow us to stay. Her house is perfect and reminds me of mine where I grew up in FL. Thanks, Monica!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Beautiful view

Beautiful views. Great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Stallings, North Carolina, USA

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

4/29/23-5/6/23

Home was excellent. Exactly as described. Clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris Q., Apex North Carolina

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

Holiday at the beach

Great ocean front property with beautiful views and abundant space. Throughly enjoyed the beach and layout of the home. Very quiet street and private setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

125 Dogwood

Wonderful location, comfortable house (some upgrades since last year), owner is invested in renters having a good experience, love the light filled spaces.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

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

Fall Retreat for Family Birthdays, Working Remotely, and Relaxing

First time we have rented a place for a week in October and this turned out to be the perfect place for a little bit of everything. Had 3 daughters and two spouses and 2 grandkids for weekend for birthday celebration then rest of week just three adults and small labradoodle. We worked some (some did more than others) worked puzzles, sat on deck watching the water and amazing sunsets, walked on beach, and really took advantage of location and comfort. All but one bedroom have views of beach when you wake up! So nicely decorated with relaxing beach, water, and NC pictures. Fun books to browse through. Quiet private beach with no annoying street lights. Just comfortable in every way with space, all we needed in kitchen, comfortable beds, etc. It is a very special place - very homey. You know, these days some people are fussing about the VRBO owners who ask the renters to do too much cleanup. Our instructions were not to even strip the beds but just to relax have our coffee and enjoy our last morning at beach. These are posted instructions and not just to us. Monica knew there was a big birthday celebration and left a card and bottle of champagne. Indeed we have wonderful memories of the place. And we so appreciate Monica and her sharing her special family place with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN H.

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

Beach trip

The house was clean and well stocked. Monica was a gracious host. Location was ideal for us and it was great being able to bring our two pups.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Great time!

We had a great time at Monica’s property! We had two families, including a baby and it worked out really well. The ocean views and location on the beach are truly unbeatable. We had the beach to ourselves even during the last week of August. This is definitely a beach home…. it was very clean and functional (everything worked great) but a bit old with some wear and tear. That worked great for us because we felt quite comfortable but it’s not fancy. We were there for the beach and spent most of our time outside and on the balcony. Loved the outdoor shower!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful vacation!

What a great house. The location is perfect, the views are wonderful. Monica is the best, always ready to accommodate.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Joanna A.

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

Family vacation

Very disappointed with the cleanliness of this house .. host blamed the cleaning crew but the bathroom were nasty mold on the shower curtain and grout had mold not the cleaning crew fault! Carpets were nasty! The pictures were false advertising for this house will never stay or recommend anyone to stay!! Vrbo should inspect homes before allowing guest to stay!! I paid 6800.00 for the week I should be compensated for the filth!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Excellent Beach House

Easy access to the beach, charming layout inside. great dorm for the kids perfect great room. Great amenities, fantastic outdoor shower and Monica was the perfect owner who answered all our question. We would love to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Relaxing Beach Vacation

This was our 3rd year in a row staying at Heckman house. The house is lovely, the beach is quiet, and everything is always ready for our arrival. Monica is a very responsive owner and wants her guests to have a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Family Reunion

It’s was an amazing place! Our family is spread out across the nation and because of the pandemic we have all not been together in several years! We had plenty of space for all of us. It was easy to access restaurants and grocery stores and it was wonderful to be on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Beautiful Property

Talk about a stunning location - just far enough away from Atlantic Beach to escape the crowds in a lovely quiet neighborhood. Direct beach access was awesome, as was waking up to see dolphins close to shore! House was great with more than enough space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

familytrip6Rosemary S.

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

Great location, great house, great times. Our 2nd years for our Christmas family time.

Lovely ocean front house. Everyone has space and comfort while enjoying the location, location, location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy f.

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

Beautiful and perfect for our family

This property had a beautiful oceanfront view. Nice deck and screen porch overlooking g the water. It is spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. Monica was accessible and quick to respond. The property is older and well maintained and super comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Monica L Heckman

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Our family has created many happy memories here on the most beautiful beach in the country. This very special home has been the perfect place to celebrate retirement, new babies, family reunions, Easter, Thanksgiving and even a Spring wedding. We still vacation as an extended family every year. As the family grows, we fill every inch of this home with laughs and good times.
The home was designed for private spaces. You can get away from the activity and enjoy a spot on your own, be it on the hammock, or just in your quiet bedroom.

Why they chose this property

Friends,
My Dad was a beach person and when summer vacation time rolled around, he wanted to go to the beach. Mom was fair skinned ans sometimes overruled him, but when they retiredin 1980, Dad won the day. They built and retired to the house in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Dad only had a few years in his dream home and when he passed, Mom, Suddenly alone, moved back to Pittsburgh and her old friends. Since then The HECKMAN HOUSE has been "the beach house" for the Heckman's and hundreds of others, too, guests who come for a week or two and then come back again. These people often act like they own the place and we love that , and understand it.
A lot has changed in the pasr 40+ years at 125--furniture, carpeting, TV's, appliances and wall colors come and go, but the house and it's main attraction the ATLANTIC OCEAN at your door remain the same. There's bright sunshine and freshness in the Spring,long lazy beach days through the Summer, the best weather in the world come Fall and the solace in the Winter,If you've been missing any of that, or just the front porch, please let us know.
Jock and Monca heckman

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What makes this property unique

Breezy screened porch, ocean front views from living room, dining room, kitchen, master suite and master bath. Wide deck overlooks the beach. Outdoor shower. No fuss simplicity and comfort - suitable for all ages. This beach house is forty five years old and has a midcentury modern design. The furniture and kitchen has been recently updated.
Before June 1st and after Sept 30th we will rent for 4 days or more.
All fees included in price excluding tax.

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