Accommodations: Oceanfront Duplex with 4 Bedrooms, 4 BA,(two ensuite). Sleeps 9 2025 Updates: New upstairs tiled bathroom to make another ensuite King bedroom. New private deck off of the upstairs master bedroom New upstairs laundry room Popcorn ceilings removed from the entire house All bedrooms freshly painted and most all paneling removed New ductwork and installation along with new insulation New 65 inch TV in the main living area All bedroom floors updated to wood floors New dresser New king bed New headboard for twin room New headboard for downstairs king bed 2024 Updates: Kitchen new tiled backsplash and undercounter lighting Cabinets refinished and pullout drawers added to lower cabinets New kitchen ceiling with dimmer lighting 2 older bathrooms received new lighting fixtures new airhandler new coffee table 2021-2023 New stainless steel appliances Granite countertop new carpet new sofas new TV stand Interior repainted new mattresses new bedroom furniture in the downstairs master bedroom new vanities in 2 older bathrooms 2 older tubs resurfaced
Frequently buy new comforters and linens.
Escape to my affordable oceanfront duplex that has stunning oceanfront views. Since I became sole owner of the East side of my duplex I have been doing updates every year. I have had almost the entire duplex painted from a tired yellow to soothing blue tones. I have put in new appliances, furniture, granite counter tops, resurfaced the tubs, put in a kitchen tiled backsplash, added LED lighting in the kitchen and under the countertops, changed out light fixtures in bathrooms, put in new vanities, put in a new air compressor, and many other updates. This year an addition has been started to add another bathroom so the house will a 4 bedroom 4 bathroom duplex. The contractors are also building a new laundry upstairs in the house. The addition is expected to be completed mid April.
The home has a bright, airy, cottage feel and is a perfect place to relax. Admire the view from the inside or step outside onto the covered porch to catch an oceanfront breeze sitting in one of the 4 rocking chairs on the deck. There is also a dune landing steps from the beach with a bench and more outstanding views. Due to Emerald Isle's restricted off street parking the beautiful beaches are never crowded.
Amenities also include hi-speed wireless service, outdoor shower and washer/dryer. There will access to two washer and dryers. The one inside the house as well as a shared one downstairs under the main living area.
The kitchen which has been completely remodeled since 2021 with new updates every year is very well stocked. There is blender, mixer, electric can opener, small electric food chopper, electric griddle, lots of pots and pans, lots of bowls, etc. I recently had the popcorn ceiling removed and dimmer cam lighting installed as well as a back splash and pull out drawers in the bottom cabinets. The doors were all removed and freshly "shot painted".
Besides having a new laundry room upstairs inside of the house my guests have access to the downstairs shared laundry room. You may not choose to use the laundry room downstairs, but this room also contains some boogie boards and other beach gear that either side of the duplex can use. I keep some beach toys inside of the house under the stairs in a large plastic container as well.
Additional Information: Emerald Isle's unique location affords homes on the island both beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Our home is located at the end of a no-through street so there is no traffic. The house is located minutes from restaurants, shopping, golf, kayaking, movie theaters, fishing, biking, water slide parks, pickleball, tennis, basketball courts, an aquarium and many other activities. Other interests in the area include visits to historic Beaufort, Fort Macon, Swansboro, 1/2 or full day trips to Hammocks Beach State Park or Cape Look Out. (Both of these islands do not have any homes or commercial development and have great shelling.)
Rentals are Sunday-Sunday. There is a no smoking policy and no pets are allowed. You must be at least 25 years old to rent the property. Prices listed are for weekly rentals. Nightly rentals are available off season or last minute during prime season if a week opens up. Note: Rates are subject to change without notice until confirmed.
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Property Registration Number 9380811
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Approval needed by property owner
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 holiday home is near a water park and by the ocean. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 41.0 km
Getting around
Havelock Station - 36 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Marks Restaurant - 11 min drive
Surf's Up Grill And Bar - 4 min drive
Bogue Sound Distillery - 11 min drive
Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - 5 min drive
Fish Hut Grill - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025 on 5 July 2026 start from AU$1,056, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Catalina Spectacular Oceanfront 4BR 4BA Duplex Addition & Major Renovation 2025 located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time! Our host was super communicative and considerate with travel tips and recommendations! Everything was clean and linens plentiful for our 6 guest, 2 night stay. Best part, the sound of waves and bountiful beach in our backyard were a blessing to wake up too every morning! Totally recommend staying if in Emerald Isle!
We loved our time here with the whole family. The house, which was recently updated, was well cared for and clean. We had enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. The location was perfect with direct beach access, and we loved the relaxing porch overlooking the water with rocking chairs for the group. It felt cozy and comfortable and we all had a great time. The owner, Debbie, is great to work with and she provided us lots of suggestions for restaurants and activities. We would definitely stay here again.
We loved the Catalina cottage so much. The lay out of the house was perfect for our family. The beautiful picture windows showed off the ocean perfectly. The porch and the private balcony were tge best places to hang out. And no beach trip is perfect without an outdoor shower. They have a great outdoor shower. We loved everything about the cottage. And our host, Debbie was super easy to talk to and communicated easily with us.
A nice house right on the beach. Well appointed kitchen with everything we could have needed. The dead end street has no vehicle traffic and very little foot traffic. The beach was quiet with very few people even with the public access right there. The duplex was very quiet with guests staying on the other side. Would recommend.
Loved sitting looking at the ocean in the Am and after beach time, the ocean breeze was delightful
verne h.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
I am glad that your family had a nice stay and so appreciate how well you took care of my house while you were there. It is a pleasure to rent to such kind and thoughtful people.
Thanks,
Debbie
Thank you! Just saw that we had not seen our reviews from last year. The house is now divided into two separate duplexes that can be rented by theirselves.
Absolutely loved this home. You could tell that it was well loved. The kitchen is stocked with the little things you need, like spices, and the pots/pans, dishes, etc., are well stocked. Beds are comfortable, and towels are fluffy. My suggestion, if you are traveling with teens, is to get them a bike rental. There is not much within easy walking distance, but plenty within riding distance.
A great beach house. Wonderful Views and beach access. Everything we needed was supplied in the house. Owner communication was very good. We would definitely return!
Eight adults enjoyed the beachfront condo which offered privacy and comfort for all guests. Beach access, front porch rockers, we’ll planned common areas and 3 bathrooms made our selection the right one.
Phin W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2022
Thank you for your nice review and hope that you will come back again next year
The distance from the beach to the house was great! Sat on the porch every morning and every night. Outside shower was so nice too! Our host was very helpful!
We had the best weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day! The views were spectacular, the house adorable and well stocked, and Debbie the owner was so kind, responsive, and accommodating! Will definitely re book this home again and again; Debbie, thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with our family😍
Great beachfront location and gorgeous views.... beach is steps away from the property. Enjoyed the beach during the day and the stars in the night. The host, Debbie, was very responsive and super accommodating to our requests. The whole family enjoyed the stay and will likely book again in the future,
Santhi Prasad R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for your nice review. I am so glad that you had a nice stay at my house . Hope that you are able to return again in the future.
Debbie
Debbie our host was very informative and courteous. She made herself available for answering any questions that we had. Our place was well stocked with towels and sheets, clean and comfortable. It was a great location. Would love to come back again.
We loved our stay at Catalina. Great location, great ocean views. We rented both sides and having the inside door between them made all the difference--it felt like one big house. We loved sitting on the deck watching the ocean, and cooking meals in the well-stocked kitchen. The only improvements we'd recommend is better WiFi and dressers in the King bedrooms. We hope to return next year!
Abby Y.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2020
Abby, just realized that we did not see your review last year and know that you were disappointed that you were unable to come this summer. Stay safe and if you are able to slip away, please let us know. Lots of updates to the house.
Stay was good house was as described owner sent excellent email of things to do places to eat while down there which was very helpful. House was on the beach , only problem we had was sheets had not been washed on king bed had to strip and wash and towels smelled of cigarette smoke had to wash all that we used prior to using.
Lucas H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
I am so sorry that the sheets and linens smelled like cigarettes. That is the first time that I have ever had that complaint with my laundry service. I know that your sheets in the king bedroom had been washed because I had stayed there prior to you arriving and used my own sheets out of my owners closet. The service had to put on new sheets as there were no sheets on the bed when I left. I never allow smoking in the house and am very disappointed to hear that there was an issue with the laundry service. I will check into it immediately.
My cleaner had problems after your party left with the downstairs tub as someone in your party stopped up the drain with an unusual amount of sand. I had to have someone come in and flush out all of the sand that was deposited in the tub. I have never had that happen before. I think I need to post a sign to guests to please rinse off their feet with either the hose on the stairs or the outside shower.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I want my guests to have a great beach experience, but to also respect the house so that my family and future guests can the enjoy the views and the house as well.
Debbie
Great location. Very responsive and helpful owner. Nice to have some necessities provided so shopping could be deferred until convenient. Granddaughter loved the boogie board supplied. Space a bit tight when all beds occupied; a little more open shelving or storage would be helpful.
David L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you David and I am glad that you had a nice stay.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Greg S.
10 Apr 2019
The Golf Battle at Swansboro 2019
7 northern Ohio golfers looking to escape to golf courses around Emerald Isle. The duplex served as the perfect base with beautiful ocean views and enough beds and baths for everyone. Debbie and Elly helped make it an enjoyable stress-free stay. We're already looking forward to the Golf Battle at Swansboro 2020. We all would highly recommend this duplex.
Greg S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2020
Hi Greg,
Sorry the pandemic was right in the middle of your annual vacation this year. We just opened up again. Let us know if you would like to come down sometime. I am renting out the East side and the Siggins the West. I just put in new appliances and putting in granite and new carpet this week.
Hope everyone in your party has stayed safe!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott K.
3 May 2019
Beach Wedding
Our daughter got married at Emerald Isle, and our family stayed in this home. This was an amazing place (even better than the photos)! We loved our stay in this peaceful, quintessential beach house! We loved the comfy beds, the rocking chairs on the covered porches (such an amazing view), quiet street, beautiful private access to the beach, etc. This place was really so perfect that we were all so sad to leave. Great location, very clean, and had all the amenities you could ever need. Owners extremely friendly and prompt when responding to our email inquiries. We only wish we knew the owners, so that we could thank them personally for our wonderful stay!!
Scott K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2020
Hi Scott,
Thanks for your review. I didn't realize that I had not thanked you last year. Just wanted to let you know that our house is now open again. I own the East side and have been updating it with granite, new appliances and carpet. If you have a smaller party you are welcome to rent just one side or I can contact the other owners if you ever would like both sides. We are finally open to rentals again and the beach is beautiful!
Communication was great with the owner. She was very quick to respond, never took more than 24 hours. The only negative of the whole trip was the AC was not working when we arrived. This was due to the drip pan being full. Once we reported it, she was quick to get an HVAC guy to the house. He drained the pan inside of 30 minutes and we were back in operation. The beautiful view of the ocean and beach access were as represented. The house is at the end of the street, so there is no through traffic. The house is not far from the local Food Lion, so getting food and supplies is very easy. The house is equipped with an outside shower for getting sand and salt off of clothes and swimwear. There is also a handy foot wash near the bottom of the stairs. Really enjoyed our stay. Would consider staying there again.
Greg K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review and I do hope that you return one day. I also want to thank you for the way you handled the AC issue. I was frustrated that I had put in a new air handler when I wasn't having any issues, but knew that it was old and wanted to prevent any future problems for my guests. It turns out that it wasn't that drain was cloggint g improperly there was a faulty part in the new air handler and it was replaced as it was under warranty.
Your family were great guests and I hope that you do consider returning to my place as I work to continue to update it all of the time for my guests and my enjoyment.
Once again thank you for your wonderful review!
About the host
Hosted by Debbie
Three families originally purchased the whole duplex in 2001 where we raised our families. Life changes and I bought the East side of the duplex 1/2020 to keep it in my family. I grew up in Swansboro and most of my relatives still live in the area so I am a great resource for suggestions on places to go when you are vacationing in my house.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with the views the first time I entered the house. I loved the location at the end of a no-through street and the fact that the lot to the left of the property is a treed, undeveloped lot. When we first purchased the duplex it had dark paneling and furniture that looked like it belonged in the mountains. We have updated the house every year. Within the last 5 years we added new siding, windows, a bathroom, floors, deck, landing, new roof, TVs and this year I just added new stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.
What makes this property unique
Our high dune affords us great views and we have more privacy than most places on the island due to the treed lot beside of us and being the last house on the street.
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