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Sounds Terrific
View from Top Deck
View from Third Level Deck
3rd Level Balcony- Ocean view
3rd Level- Sound View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10255.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bonus Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En Suite bathroom with Bedroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Powder Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sound front and Ocean Views!

Direct Sound Front Home with amazing Sound and Ocean views! This Home offers the best of both worlds! Beautifully maintained and decorated 4 bedrooms plus bonus room, waterfront home has 3 sound front bedrooms and 1 ocean view bedroom plus additional overflow room on the sound front. Sleeps 10. Located 3rd row from the ocean and directly on the sound. It is an easy walk to the pristine sandy beaches of Emerald Isle or hop on your boat from the convenient shared dock and find your own island! High elevation provides gorgeous views from every room. There are 2 living areas, reverse/ open floor plan makes the most of the unsurpassed views. There is a storage garage and lots of
parking.

Property manager

Bruce Lynch

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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max 2 Pets Allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smell of smoking equals loss of Security Deposit

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

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Flatwaters Paddling and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Flatwaters Paddling - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 16 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound front and Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Sound front and Ocean Views! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound front and Ocean Views! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sound front and Ocean Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property. A great size for our 3 generation gathering. Many things about it made our vacation easier. Loved the views of the sound, sunrise and sunset views enjoyed daily by sunshine. Comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year in a row to stay at this house. We love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Amazing!

This property is as advertised and MORE. The previous reviews were all true: the location is amazing, the house is spotless, it is fully equipped, the hosts are amazing (even called to check in on us from their own vacation overseas). This is absolutely a 10 out of 10. Enough beach equipment for everyone and it is in excellent condition. Crab pot was great. Plenty of parking. The elevator was super helpful. We have been renting VRBOs for years and this was the best in every category that we have stayed in thus far, and we are pretty particular. Thank you Bruce and Margie!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Amazing Property on Emerald Isle

This is the second time our family has stayed at this house. It is an absolutely stunning house with sound access and a short walk to the beach. The house has everything needed while on vacation and the hosts are super helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

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

Amazing Soundfront Property

The house worked perfect for my daughters in-laws during Thanksgiving week and a wedding celebration.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Wonderful place to stay

Beautiful home, well stocked, well maintained and well located. We watched dolphins in the Sound nearly every morning. Easy walk to the beach. Thanks for a fabulous week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri J., Mohrsville, PA, USA

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

Amazing stay!

This was our best vacation rental ever! The house is beautiful and roomy. It is the most well-stocked unit we’ve ever rented. The beach is a quick walk from the house. The owners are friendly and super-helpful! Thanks to them, we had an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren b.

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

perfection!

We have stayed at this property several times and it never fails to disappoint!! The sunsets are spectacular! We love being on the sound front but with easy access to the ocean. The owners are great!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Another Great Year

We plan to go to the same home next year. For us, that says it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria L., richmond, va

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

Great location

We loved having the sound available to us especially rainy days. It is a shared dock but the permanent residents are lovely just gets crowded if they have guests. Would love to have had an extra fridge and a gas grill but other than that it had a lot of amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

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

Sound or beach, can’t decide

Spend mornings and sunsets on the sound side deck and screen porch while days and evenings we were on the beach a short walk away. House was immaculate and lays out well for 10 people with 4 bedrooms on 2nd and MBR with kitchen and living on 3rd. 10 out of 10 voted this as their favorite stay and want to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

R JOSEPH S.

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

Beautiful sunrise and sunsets

Recent addition of outside elevator made luggage and supplies quick and efficient. Plenty of space for individual or group event. Separate temperature control per floor was helpful . Will return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carobeth T., Roanoke VA

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

Family time

The only negative thing about the trip was the weather!! The house is beautiful and comfortable. We had never stayed on the sound side. It was peaceful and the dock was perfect for fishing. I would definitely rent again. The property owner was very pleasant to work with. He called to check on us which was so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison P., Where do you live?

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

Family Vacation

Bruce and Margie's home is fabulous! You have 360° views of the ocean or sound. Perfect for a family vacation. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, and kayaking in the sound, and the shared dock made this so easy. You really only need to bring your clothes and food, as they have everything you will need for a perfect day at the beach (chairs, umbrellas, floats, wagon, sand toys, bikes, etc). Bruce reached out, periodically, to make sure our trip and stay was going well. You will not be disappointed with this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

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

Perfect House for a Family Vacation for 4th of July!

Sounds Terrific was an excellent house that exceeded all expectations. With amazing views from every vantage point, we enjoyed both the sound and the ocean. The beach is a short walk to a beautiful beach. Lots of beach gear, including the amazing Shibumi (totally awesome!). Plenty of beach chairs for all 10 of us! The kitchen was well stocked…although know there’s a coffee brew machine, but no Keurig. An extra fridge would have been helpful given the size of the house and our group size. Aside from that, there’s really nothing more we needed. Outdoor shower was great…and having an elevator was truly the icing! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

A Green Jewel

This house, which sits on the sound front, has great views of the sound, and some nice ocean views. The open floor plan on the third floor was spacious and accommodating, with decks and porches. Everything I read positive in past post were true to our experience. We had two little ones with us, and it was easy to get them to the ocean in a wagon. It is unanimous. All members of our party said, “Let’s come back to Emerald Isle and stay in the same house. It is perfect for us.” We plan to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Great stay!

We had a great trip! The house is very nice and well-stocked. Decks on every level, and great views of the sound and the ocean. The master bedroom/bath are huge! We were able to put a pack-n-play and a twin air mattress in this bedroom. 2nd-floor bedrooms are a good size for 2 people. Very limited/no room to add a pack-n-play in any of these rooms. The elevator is a nice added feature. The sound is VERY shallow - in some areas no more than 6-12 inches of water during low tide! We have a skiff and struggled to navigate the waterway, except for a brief period during high tide. We ended up leaving the boat docked for the majority of our stay. Parking for 4 vehicles under the house and 1 large truck/trailer to the right of the driveway. Easy walk to the beach - approx 5 mins. No public parking at the closest beach access. Beach wagon, several backpack beach chairs, etc. available for use. Overall it was a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E.

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

Great family beach trip!

Margie and Bruce are the best!! They were so gracious, accessible and called to check on us during our stay. Everything in the home was so beautiful and comfortable. We adored looking at the sunrise and sunsets from the deck as well as the dock and the ramp was perfect for our golden retriever. The kitchen was so well stocked making the trip stress free. My 89 year old mother was thankful for the lift! The beach is only a short walk away and the neighbors were wonderful. You have the most amazing views from every window! I sat on the screen porch watching the sun and can’t wait to return again. Truly fabulous stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Belews Creek

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

Great beach house

We enjoyed our beach vacation. The location of the house is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uto S.

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

Great stay

We had a great time staying here. First time on the sound-side, and we couldn't have been happier with the house: impressive views over the sound, short walk to the beach, decks on every level, very accessible owner. We had a canine family member with us who enjoyed her stay as well. The lift was very helpful for those less mobile.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Amazing Home

I can’t say enough good about this property. It is even better in person then the listed pictures! We had family ranging from ages 18-80 and everyone had an amazing time. The host were very hospitable and checked in on us to be sure we had everything we needed. Very clean property and has all the essentials of a well managed home. We will definitely be back!! Thanks again to the hosts for sharing your beautiful home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

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

Beautiful house, great hosts!

We had a wonderful stay at Sounds Terrific! The house has everything you need and is in an excellent location. Bruce and Margie were responsive and helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W., Belews Creek

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

Great beach house!

We loved our stay at Sounds Terrific. The house is beautiful, well equipped kitchen, wonderful neighbors, responsive owners, beautiful views, and great fishing spot off the pier. Our shihtzu was very glad that pets were allowed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Excellent home with great views

The home was perfect for our family vacation. The views of the sound were amazing, beach access was just a short walk, and the house had all we needed. Bruce even checked in on us to make sure our stay was going well. Would highly recommend the home to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Lynch

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We have been coming to Emerald Isle for over 30 years. It is great for family vacations

Why they chose this property

Incredible sound and ocean views. Offers the best of both worlds. You can go on the sound with your boat off our dock which is shared by two houses, jet ski or kayak or go to lay out on the beach which is just a short walk away.

What makes this property unique

You can park your boat or jet skis at the house and are only minutes from the public boat ramp. Also, we have Weber kettle grill for renters' use and two bicycles and a beach wagon so you can wheel your things to the beach. Recently added amenities: Patio with Gliders with incredible sound views and Liftavator Elevator.

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English
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