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Spring Discount Rates Now! A Beautiful Beach, Great Food and Fun!

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Dining
Living room
Living room, reclining couches

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spring Discount Rates Now! A Beautiful Beach, Great Food and Fun!

OUR HOME RENTS MAY 25TH THRU AUGUST 31ST 2025 SUNDAY TO SUNDAY ONLY.

My wife and I invite you to view our home and hopefully make it your summer stay. Our home is in fantastic location, set back from the street and surrounded by mature trees giving a private feel, but only a short walk to the beach. The land mass here is not very wide, only 5 rows of houses from the beach to the main road and 1 row to the sound. That means there is no rush to get to the beach, sleep in; plenty time to find a great spot. The beach is large and most days the water has a glistening emerald glow. Also, a new beach access was built in 2017 and located close to the house. Our home features a spacious and open reverse floor plan with ceilings vaulted eleven feet. New for this year is all three bathrooms have been upgraded with vanities, counter tops, water fixtures, led lighting and toilets. The master bath also has a new enlarged shower. The living room has new reclining couches and the 1st floor entry has all new led lighting fixtures. Lastly the top deck is now finished with composite railing and decking. The top deck is now bare feet friendly and just a great spot to hang out The kitchen is roomy and fully stocked with everything needed to whip up a great meal, while watching the waves. There is seating for six at the kitchen peninsula. The main feature of the dining area is a handmade reclaimed wood table, that seats six comfortably and still have a nice view of the ocean.. After dinner hit the couches, relax and watch some TV. This year we replaced all the tv's with Samsung Smart TVs. They all have HULU loaded and now you have the ability to watch your favorite steaming service. Better yet, grab a drink and step out onto the deck and just relax, watch the waves and listen to that ocean. Also on this level are a half bath and a large pantry. The 3 bedrooms are located on the first floor. We have a master with a king size bed, memory foam mattress, attached bath, large closet and a wall mounted 55 inch flat screen TV . This room has access to the first floor deck. Second bedroom features a queen size bed ,memory foam mattress, large closet and a new wall mounted 32 inch flat screen TV. This room also has access to the first floor deck. The third bedroom has 2 twin beds, a small closet and a new wall mounted 32 inch flat screen TV. All the bedrooms feature ceiling fans. The main entry is on the ground level. As you enter the house you come into a laundry area/catch all, great place to drop all the beach gear. One flight up and you're on the bedroom level. Outside we have a large private newly built outdoor shower with hot/cold water with Trex decking next to a nice seating area under the house. Also, we have a large picnic table and a new gas grille, great for a quick outdoor lunch. Anyone making a trip to the beach knows how valuable that packing space in the car is, so we have beach chairs and umbrellas for you to use. We have plenty of parking and all the exterior lighting is dusk to dawn, making it safer coming and going at night. We are located approximately 3 miles from the center of town, close enough to bike and explore. We are renting Sunday to Sunday. This year we added towels and linens into the booking fee, if you don't need them, let us know and they will be removed before you book. We try very hard to keep our place updated, clean and comfortable for our guest. Please read our reviews and feel free to contact Stephanie with any questions. Thanks for looking and we hope to hear from you. John & Steph

Property manager

Stephanie & John Kernicky
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There can be no check dates out on Mondays. Our home rents Sunday to Sunday starting May 25, 2025 to August 31, 2025.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near the beach. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Travelling with kids? Consider The Sweet Spot, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. 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

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 39 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Discount Rates Now! A Beautiful Beach, Great Food and Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spring Discount Rates Now! A Beautiful Beach, Great Food and Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spring Discount Rates Now! A Beautiful Beach, Great Food and Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spring Discount Rates Now! A Beautiful Beach, Great Food and Fun! located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ella P.

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

Mystic Sea Stay

As always, we enjoyed out stay at Mystic Sea. The house and location are great. However, due to the weather and incoming heavy rain, we decided to leave 2 days early. Look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Terrific rental on Emerald Isle

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Mystic Sea. The house was very clean, short walk to beach, nice ocean views, terrific sunsets visible from top deck, lots of natural light especially on top level and well equipped. Owners were very good about communicating with us. We hope to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Exceeded expectations!

Our family, ages 2 to adult, really enjoyed our stay. The house was steps from the beach, with a great view from the decks. The kitchen and all the rest of the house was very well-appointed, with everything we needed for our stay. Communication with the hosts, including check in and check out, was seamless and when the air went out they had someone at the house immediately. This was our first stay at Emerald Isle (we typically vacation at other beaches), and it was a wonderful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Consistently Excellent!

We've stayed at Mystic Sea several times over the past few years, and always come away wonderfully relaxed and consistently impressed with all aspects of our stay. Stephanie and John's beach house is beautifully maintained with everything needed for a wonderful week away, and they are incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we have. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Anniversary trip

Overall our stay was wonderful. Location to the beach was great and the house was nice and clean. We had a few small issues when we first arrived but the property manager, Robert, was quick to respond and take care of things. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Another great week

Mystic Sea has been our "go to" destination for the past several years. We look no further when planning our beach vacation. Every year the owners outdo themselves in making the stay of every guest a memorable experience. Their attention to detail is without equal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Jewel on Emerald Isle

Lovely home. Immaculate! Great proximity to beach. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Loved this house!!

We loved everything about this property. From the cleanliness to the layout. The owners were wonderful to work with, they responded very quickly to any request or questions we had. It is not directly on the beach (about a block walk distance), but you can see and hear the ocean from the upper balcony. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

This is a great place to stay

This is a great place to stay all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella P.

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

Great Vacation

Property very well maintained. Owners continue to make improvements each year. Very easy to communicate with owners and property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J., Alabama

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

Wonderful Time!

Our last minute vacation to the NC shore was spectacular because of this place! The house was exceptional! The location was perfectly situated near the boardwalk to the beach. The beach was wonderful, not crowded whatsoever. Communication with the hosts was great, they answered all questions almost immediately. Everything about our short stay was PERFECT. Highly rated, would absolutely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Clean, comfortable, and convenient

Great spot, easy beach access and lots of beach supplies (chairs, towels, etc) so didn't have to worry about that. would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Great location.

Easy walk to the beach and very bike friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Simply wonderful!

Every year the owners go above and beyond to make their visitor’s stay more enjoyable. The house is always immaculate. We are blown away with the improvements that have been made. This year it was remodeled bathrooms and a new deck. There’s a reason we’ve stayed 5 straight years. We will never look anywhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

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

I’d stay again

Great beach access! Spacious and recently updated. I would love to book this spot in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Great stay

Great location and beautiful home. Enjoyed the stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella P.

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

Off season after Labor day great time to go except 4 wheel vehicles allowed on beach BAD idea.

Love house and Location. Not safe for vacationers sitting on beach or going in ocean with fishermen and vehicles on beaches. They should not be allowed until October.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Fabulous and Relaxing

Another fabulous and relaxing stay (our 4th!) at Mystic Sea! Cleanliness, amenities, location, communication with owners, ease of reservation and check-in process, etc.) are all top-notch. We're definitely planning to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda C.

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

Great for small family groups

It was a great house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miguel R.

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

Beach family vacation July 2022

Long-awaited family vacation with four of our adult children. We thoroughly enjoyed and felt at home at this well-appointed, well-located (only 7 minute walk to beach access) retreat. The beach accessories, kitchenware and linen service made our travel logistics easy to manage. John and Stephanie provided clear instructions, and addressed our questions with practically no delay. Decks gave view of the surf with privacy. So peaceful in the morning! Highly recommend this location for families looking for an opportunity to reconnect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Very clean, great views and short walk to beach

It was a breeze for check-in, it was very clean. Comfortable, the views were great and the beach was only a 3 minute walk away. Beach chairs provided were nice. New appliances, kitchen was very clean. The only caution for those looking at places is this would not be a place for anyone with bad knees or elderly, as you need a flight of steps to bedrooms and then another flight to drop off groceries, kitchen is on top floor. (but you have views of the ocean in the living room) Overall one of the nicest places we have stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmella C.

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

Home away from home

My spouse and our family come to Emerald Isle every year with extended family. This property was perfect for our family and look forward to future stays. This house had everything we needed for the perfect beach vacation! Everything was clean and organized. Stephanie was quick to respond and wonderful to work with when booking and throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Great location. Quiet neighborhood.

Great location between EI and Salter Path. The area was nice and quiet. The house was clean and simple and met all our needs. Wonderfully short walk to the beach. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Fabulous and Relaxing

This was our third stay at Mystic Sea, and like our previous two visits, we couldn't have asked for more. The house is lovely and well equipped for both indoor and outdoor beach life. The owners could not have been more responsive and kind with any questions we had. Highly recommend! We will defintely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard A., Winchester, Virginia

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

Such a wonderful property!

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It is very clean and comfortable. The views and natural lighting are amazing. The neighborhood is friendly and quiet. A great spot for riding bikes as well. It’s a great location, great home, great accommodations. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie & John Kernicky

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My wife and I were born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania and have always had a desire to someday have a home by the beach. We started our search for a beach home a few years ago, and as we traveled further south we came upon Emerald Isle. It did not take long and we knew this is where we wanted to be, it just felt so right.
We were fortunate enough to purchase this home in January of 2017 and spent six weeks over the course of five months rehabbing the property.
Over the years we rented many homes and hotel rooms, but never returned to the same rental. Many were long on promises and very short on delivery.
We put lot of time and energy transforming this into the type of home we would want to rent and be able to come back to year after year. The images posted are exactly how it is, the only thing I can say is the water is actually closer than it appears in our images
We would like to invite you into our home and are excited that you would chose us to be part of you're family vacation.
Have a great summer,

John & Stephanie Kernicky

Why they chose this property

Has to be the location, we are a few miles out from the center of town and that makes it a little less crowded. Emerald Isle has finished the beach reclamation that has made the beach twice as wide as it was. Lots of room to spread out.

Languages:

English

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