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NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views

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Pool
Pool
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 28464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views

Newly renovated "Dolphin Watch" is a 7 bedroom 4.5 bathroom oceanfront home in Dolphin Ridge subdivision. Newly renovated with all new furnishings. Pool and hot tub. Private outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Sleeps 28

There is a Master Suite with its own private hot tub and walk in shower.

There are 4 King bedrooms, a double queen room, and two bunk rooms.

Bedrooms have TV’s and Cable. Several smart TVs.

Sitting area on top floor overlooking beach with board/card games for your use.

We have a room dedicated for kids and adults. It has a dart board, ping pong table and a bar set w TV. A great place to play and watch the ball game.

We have spent about a month working on this house and I have seen dolphins almost every day so the house is true to its name! Beautiful views and private beach area right in front of the house.
We have other Vacation Homes in Emerald Isle and we also have Vacation Homes on Beautiful Lake Gaston in North Carolina. If you get tired of the salt water, check out the fresh water vacation in Lake Gaston!
It has been fun renovating this house and it turned out beautifully! We look forward to you staying with us!

Property manager

Tony Howell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
$500 event/wedding fee
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: $500 event/wedding fee
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 deadlock

About the area

North America

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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riptidez - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW Look-Luxury Oceanfront Home in Dolphin Ridge W/ Pool & Hot Tub🐬Epic Views located?

Situated on the beach, this family-friendly holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Honey E.

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

Weekend retreat

Perfection! Just as
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Great girls weekend

Great property exactly as described. Wonderful views and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis M.

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

So peaceful!!

This was a beautiful house right on the beach!! It had everything we needed and we truly enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

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

Beach

Great house! Great views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ajitha B.

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful home and the views were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Great Off-Season Beach Trip

Great property with a great layout for family stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ T.

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

Multi generational family beach vacation

This is an excellent property for a large multigenerational family vacation. The two bunk rooms were perfect for the boy and girl cousins. The king rooms with their attached bathrooms were just right for moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas. Beach access, pool, hot tub and location close to shopping and attractions were big bonuses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Best location

Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H., Cincinnati

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

So close to the ocean!

This is a wonderful beachfront home, perfect for big families, plus the pool and hot tub are great! We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton M., New Bern, NC

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

Family Beach Week 2023

Wonderful house, easy beach access and Tony was very responsive when contacted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend and this home was the perfect place to hold our small wedding. Our wedding party stayed at the house with us and there was plenty of room for everyone. The host Tony was extremely nice and helpful to make this a great weekend for a special occasion for me and my husband. We loved this home and look forward to renting it again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy A., Mooresville

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

Great beach vacation

Loved our week. I like the neighborhood the house was in. It was nice. Beach was very nice. Had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert W.

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

Family Reunion

Great location. Walk directly onto a wide quiet beach. Plenty of rainy day indoor activities. Pool and hot tub, clean and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

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

Great property, beautiful location

There were 25 of us from age 80-7 for a family reunion. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect week! The house, beach and overall location were beyond awesome! Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Fantastic, spacious house for lots of people

Stayed with more than a dozen friends for the weekend. House was roomy and comfortable, with a great location. Plenty of beds, large kitchen, plus ping-pong in the garage. Hot tub and pool were nice touch, plus the jumping dolphins were amazing. Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Amazing beach house and owner

We had an amazing time at this beach house. The pool, hot tub and amazing views where awesome! This has to be one of the best beach front houses at Emerald Isle! The owner Tony was the best! Any questions I had he was very quick to respond he also help us book some kayaking, jet skiing, and shark tooth island adventures. Tony was great. Possibly the best vacation we ever had at Emerald Isle!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Great Family spot

Well supplied with necessities. Very comfortable beds and sheets. Plenty of nice bath towels. Gated, which was nice. Living space well designed. Nice pool. Indoor wifi great but none outside house. ALL in all was very nice location and property and would rent this again in future. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Awesome house and with beautiful beach view

House was great. Everything was clean and tidy. Pool and hot tub worked. The living room has an amazing view of the beach. The neighbors were very friendly too. We loved the Ping pong table, it kept us entertained for hours. No complaints. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Great Property for Family Gathering

This is a great property for a family gathering! With 7 adults, not only did we have all the bedroom space needed, but we also enjoyed the various gathering spaces including three different eating areas, which would be great for a larger gathering. We also loved the sectional sofa in the family room that provided a lot of seating. The kitchen is well stocked and we loved that we had the use of a gas grill on the deck. There is also a hot tub and pool, although we didn't make use of it. The views from the deck were fantastic -- no large dunes to obstruct your view. Tony, our host, was great, too. Very responsive with any questions that we had. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eric C., Myrtle Beach, SC

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

Senior Trip for College Prep

We had an overall good stay! We took a group of graduating seniors for a weekend getaway to help them prepare for college. The house is very spacious and fit our needs. The neighborhood is awesome and the proximity to the beach is great! We enjoyed the hot tub and the ping pong table. Our only real complaint was that the house could have been cleaner. We found hair in shower and in the bed. There were signs of wear and tear in places as well. I would recommend this house for large groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Beautiful place and great owner

The owner of this property is top notch. He let us view the property back in February when we was down for a week to help us prepare for our special day. Then we was allowed to check in early since the home was not rented the day before and then he allowed at later check out for us which was greatly appreciated. We had our little wedding here with a few family and friends and his flexibility made things much easier for us to prepare and pack up afterwards. The place was really clean on the inside when we checked in and it had all the space that we needed to pull off this amazing wedding. My only complaint would be that the hottub was not working the whole time we was there, but he did try to get that fixed for us. We would definitely rent this place again and the owner is top notch in my opinion so don’t hesitate to book this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Suggestions

Enjoyed our stay. Second year. A couple of suggestions from this year. Per page have at least one roll of paper towels available to at least get us started. Also more than one kitchen trash bag. And soap. If not provided, perhaps note in rental information. Also, we were unable to access elevator, which is one of main reasons we rented house. But overall, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Margaret D., Jacksonville, NC

Beautiful house

The house was great - plenty spacious with enough dishware, silverware and pots and pans to cook for a crowd. Initially I was a little annoyed at having to make the beds but realized it’s actually for the best cause you then know that the sheets really are clean. Yeah I know it’s a minor thing but I’ve stayed in numerous VRBO properties and the clean wrapped sheets were a new thing. The house is at a beautiful spot on the beach and we will return again at a better time of year. The only recommendation is to supply a new/better can opener. The one there is sad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Ginger H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Easter break family vacation

Beautiful beach house and location for our family. The furnishings were very nice, spacious and comfortable. Regretfully, the hot tub was not working and filthy. The pool was also filthy and was not heated. The pool co came quickly after I contacted the manager and cleaned the pool and turned on the heater. The hot tub never worked and the property manager said a technician was coming but never showed. The 10 adults were really looking forward to using it. I sent the property manager a text with my concerns and have had no response. I would expect some type of credit for this inconvenience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Perfect for Multiple Families

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful beach house in Emerald Isle, NC. Here’s a breakdown of our experience: The Good Location: The location is simply amazing! We loved the easy access to the bike trail and paddle boarding in Swansboro. Beach and Pool Access: Being right on the beach was fantastic, and having a pool was a great bonus for the kids. Spaciousness: The house is perfect for multiple families. There was plenty of space for everyone, and we never felt crowded. Kitchen Amenities: The kitchen had ample storage space, and the two full refrigerators were incredibly convenient for our large group. Needs Improvement Back Door Inoperability: The back door on the main floor is not functional, which is a significant egress issue that should be addressed immediately. The other door on the main floor is also difficult to open, posing a safety concern in an emergency. Cleanliness: One of the bedrooms had dirty sheets, which we had to wash ourselves upon arrival. Electrical Issues: We encountered several electrical issues, including a day without electricity in one room and losing WiFi on our last day. Some outlets were unreliable and did not consistently charge our electronics. Overall, our experience was positive, and we had a fantastic time enjoying the beach and the amenities. Addressing the mentioned concerns would make this rental even better for future guests.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tony Howell

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We are a family of 5! We have a daughter about to be married, a son in highschool, and a son in elementary school. My wife does all of the interior decorating on our Vacation Homes and she definitely has the eye for it! If you have any questions about furniture or decorations you see, let us know because we own a furniture store in Raleigh, NC! We live in Henderson, NC but we call Emerald Isle, NC our second home! We have made many memories here and we hope you and your family will too!

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