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OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!

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Amazing views from the upper deck!
Amazing views from the upper deck!
Upper deck viewing chairs
Awesome views from the lower decks, and there is a picnic table per side too.
Walkway to the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Emerald Isle Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Flatwaters Paddling
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!

We are "locals" in Emerald Isle, and pleased to host your family vacation in our cozy oceanfront home. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a fun gathering place for the family, or an exciting fishing destination, Sea Star is the place to be! This lovely sea cottage features two separate sides for individual families, or you may book both sides for large groups!

Each side sleeps 9 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, and each side has two full baths, one downstairs and one upstairs. Kitchens have full amenities, and the quaint furnishings & breezy colors bring the essence of the seashore inside! Each side has 3 large flat-screen TVs with Spectrum TV cable and high-speed internet.

In addition to being just steps from the surf, Sea Star boasts million-dollar views from both deck-levels. You will enjoy hours of relaxation on the expansive decks below, and some upstairs bedrooms offer sliding glass doors with a deck, tall viewing chairs and unmatched vistas of the sparkling sands and crystal water. Sip a glass of wine from the upper deck as the sun sets, then create a masterpiece in the kitchen - with freshly-caught local seafood, of course!

This listing is for Sea Star East (VRBO #1091861). Look for availability in Sea Star West (VRBO #1145098) to double your occupancy options at Sea Star, or if Sea Star East is not available for your preferred dates. We also have a full-house listing for Sea Star if you plan a larger family vacation, and would like to book the whole house at one time (VRBO #1193146).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Good for families
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Events

No events allowed
No schools, fraternities or wild groups.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking (with care) is only permitted outside.
Check-in/out Saturday appx Memorial Day-Labor Day. Partial wk stays check in/out flexible in off-season House MUST BE NEAT w/BEDS MADE on check-out.
A copy of renter's valid ID required w/ confirmed reservation. Max of 4 vehicles permitted/side. A boat is considered 1-2 vehicles, based on size.
Travel insurance is HIGHLY recommended. In the event of a mandatory evacuation, Owner is NOT responsible for refunds of unused time due to evacuation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1091861vb
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
Note from host: No schools, fraternities or wild groups.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Emerald Isle

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

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Flatwaters Paddling - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 41 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views! on 18 September 2026 start from NZ$1,403, 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 OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT 4 BR/2 BA 1/2 duplex with stunning views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park and Emerald Isle Woods Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful home for our family to get away and enjoy the ocean! Thank you!

Lovely, clean and spacious home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2020
Thank you for your kind comments, and for taking great care of Sea Star. We are very pleased that your family enjoyed your stay in our home, and welcome you back on your next visit to Emerald Isle!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thank you for your parsimonious but powerful review. Come back when you will.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Annual Beach trip

We enjoyed another year at Emerald Isle! The property was clean and set up as advertised and a perfect location. We spent most of our time on the beach and enjoyed a great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M. C.

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

Phenomenal property

Beautiful property with amazing views and beach views.Clean house with great amenities, and super hosts.Couldn't ask for better.
View from deck
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2025
Michael, thank you for your kind words. Come back when you will. Max
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie S.

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

Quick business trip

Check in process was flawless. Trip cut short, but stay was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thanks Bonnie. As I mentioned before, I do hope everything is OK. Come back when you will. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Amazing!

This property was extremely worth it everything from start to finish made this vacation a memorable one.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2021
Wow, thank you for this amazing review! We are beyond pleased that your family had a great time, and we hope that you will return again to our home in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great Vacation

We had the best time this week!! So thankful for the property owners. They were very kind and helpful and the house is great. Emerald Isle is beautiful and is a great place to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2020
Thank you for visiting, and for taking great care of our home! We love Emerald Isle, and are proud to call this town home. We hope you will consider Sea Star for a future visit to our area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Great experience!

Great house, we loved being right on the beach. Communication from owners was superb. I'd put more than 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thomas, thanks for your kind words. You are welcome anytime (if we have vacancy, now that we have 5+ stars). Max
Verified

6/10 Okay

Parul G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Awesome View

Overall the stay was okay. Property needs lots of upgrades.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Hi Parul, thanks for your comments. If you have anything specific to suggest, it would be appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our time at Emerald Isle. It was so relaxing to sit on the balcony and listen to the ocean! At night we went down to the shore and looked at crabs, there were so many! The place had a lot of room to accommodate the amount of people there! Max was so kind and communicative before, during and after our stay! I am looking forward to coming back here on our next trip :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Leslie, thanks for your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Hurricane Ian

Well as luck would have it, our advanced scheduling of a family vacation landed on the exact dates of hurricane Ian’s path. The owner was very accommodating, concerned and went the extra step in keeping the communication lines open with us. God was good and gave us some gorgeous weather after all. This oceanfront place is beautiful. We had an amazing time and plan to go back….hopefully next time without the hurricane !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
I just saw that my response to your review was rejected, goodness knows why. We're very glad you came to stay at Sea Star and would be happy to welcome you back. Many thanks for your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Wonderful beachfront vacation cottage

Our family had a relaxing vacation at this perfect oceanfront cottage. The owners were very kind and gave us information on restaurants and the 4th of July festivities in the area. The ice cream treat was delicious! Thanks again! Kitchen had all the necessary utensils for cooking and beds were very comfy. We loved sitting on upper and lower decks and watching the ocean.waves. We also enjoyed meeting the nice family on the west side. Looking forward to renting this cottage again sometime! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Steve, thanks for your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Perfect for family vacation

First, I can't say enough about the hosts, Max and Sophie. They told us everything we needed to know about the property, gave us suggestions for restaurants and places to visit, during our stay they let us know of any upcoming bad weather or local events and the best was the wonderful surprise when we arrived! The home had everything we needed...we could have left all of the kids beach toys at home, there was plenty there for 10 kids, in addition to beach chairs, boogie boards, floating devices, etc. The kitchen was fully stocked so cooking 3 meals a day was no problem when we wanted to. Plenty of seating on the decks and the view is beautiful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Kelly, thank you so much for your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, and check-in was easy. It has a great location with a wonderful view. Overall, it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Stunning views

Was just as described. Ocean front and wow what views from both levels. Will be staying here again i promise. Clean and everything you need for your vacation at the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Kimberly, thanks so much for your kind words. Come back when you will. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Great vacation house

We had a great time at this nice, clean, beautiful duplex right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Debra, thank you for your kind words. Come visit again when you will. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Perfect location

Beautiful view of the ocean from the decks. We could ride bikes to shops. It was nice to have 2 bathrooms. Kitchen was sufficiently equipped for cooking. Great week with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Melissa, thanks for the kind words. Come back when you will. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

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

Beautiful setting and property. Enjoyed our time immensely. We loved the deck for early morning.

Wonderful property with an amazing location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2021
Thank you! We are very happy that your family had a great time! We love the decks as well - the sunrises and sunsets are so beautiful to see!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

First vacation in 2 yrs!

Our stay at Sea Star was fantastic! Thanks to Covid, our family hadn't been on a vacation in 2 years so we desperately needed this. The house was beautiful, great for families and worked well for us and to be right on the beach and close to shops & restaurants made it even better! Our only issue was the refrigerator in the house never cooled down., but that was a minor setback. Already looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2023
Amy, sorry to hear about your fridge difficulties, but I am glad everything else worked well. We would be happy to welcome you back. Thanks for your kind words. Max
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Sensational Sea Star!

Our family of 5 plus 2 grandparents enjoyed an amazing week in July at the Sea Star! This was only our second time visiting Emerald Isle and the location, views of the ocean and proximity to the beach could not be beat! We loved the layout of the house. There was plenty of room to relax and the deck and chairs are perfect! The house was very clean upon arrival and Helen patiently answered all of our questions prior to arrival. The house had almost everything we needed and we look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2021
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our home! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your visit, and we agree, the views are to die for! Our housekeeper is the best, we love her. We appreciate that you took great care of Sea Star, and hope that you will return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benton P.

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

Great Views, Great Location, Great Time!

The house was just right, had everything we needed, with easy access to the beach. This is a great value, and aside from some rainy weather, we had an excellent week on the beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleyda B.

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

Excellent

It's great 👍
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anadi M.

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

Amazing location

Very close to beach, less than a min walk. Balcony is almost like being on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Thank you so much! We love the views from the balconies as well, and are blessed to share them with our guests! Thank you for taking excellent care of Sea Star, and please think of us for a future stay at the Crystal Coast!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari W.

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

Spring Break Time Away

Helen was a great host, and their property is very well maintained and clean! I knew what to expect so we brought our own linen (sheets, pillow cases, towels, and wash cloths) no issues. The only issue we had was the beach renourishment happening during our entire visit. One thing I was looking forward to was the peace and downtime of sitting on the deck and looking out into the ocean. Also, the sounds of ocean waves to destress, which is why we paid more to stay oceanfront. Instead there were days and nights filled with heavy machinery and noise. I know our hosts had no control over this and I probably should have done some homework before making a choice. Outside of that, everything else was enjoyable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Thank you so much for your great review of our home! We try very hard to ensure a perfect experience for each and every guest, and I am very sorry that the beach renourishment made your stay less than perfect. We could not predict when, or for how long, the equipment would affect our beachfront - for some homes, it was one day, and others, 2-3 weeks. Now that that project is over, we hope that you will consider Sea Star for a future stay at our beautiful beach. Your family took excellent care of our home, and we welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franklin R.

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

Family Thanksgiving at the beach

The family enjoyed spending Thanksgiving together at this very nice beachfront cottage. Enjoyed spending time on the beach and the spacious decks overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Max and Sophie Creech

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Why they chose this property

We love the amazing views from both deck-levels. Fall asleep in comfy king beds in oceanfront bedrooms with slider doors. Cute and cozy, just perfect for larger families, with a casual, tropical feel!

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English, French, Italian

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