Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And Private Walkway To Beach

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A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A wooden staircase leading to a beach house with a balcony.
A living room with striped couches, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with striped furniture, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table with white chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Emerald Isle Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Flatwaters Paddling
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom w

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Flatwaters Paddling and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flatwaters Paddling - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 44 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costal Haze - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And Private Walkway To Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And Private Walkway To Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And Private Walkway To Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And Private Walkway To Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And Private Walkway To Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!!!

This is a wonderful place to stay! The view is amazing and the house is clean and updated!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Vacation

We had an incredible week at Emerald Isle and look forward to coming back next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thanks William, glad you enjoyed the stay and hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Vacation

We had a fantastic time in EI. The property was great. We’ll be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thanks Jake, hope you stay with us again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach location

Perfect beach location, exactly what I was hoping for. Perhaps it was a little small for my family of 6 but overall, we got along great and loved our little duplex. Never once heard the neighbors. Overall wonderful choice. Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice oceanfront duplex

I was worried about it being a duplex, but we never heard a sound from our neighbors must be soundproof walls . The house is very nice. Would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect beach-front location

Just the most perfect location for a quiet beach vacation. The property does share beach access with the adjoining rental, but not a problem for us. Pluses - the deck and rocking chairs over-looking the beach, the beds were so comfortable, well equipped kitchen. Minuses - the kitchen is little tired and the cabinet doors were a challenge, difficult to get wet in the master bedroom shower, although I understand the other shower was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2020
Thanks for the feedback as our primary goal is to ensure guests full comfort and satisfaction! I have had kitchen hinges adjusted based in our previous communication and current guest has confirmed they are working perfectly. Also, the master and 2nd bathroom have identical showers (except size) down to the hardware. The rain shower head can be fully adjusted to accodomate different heights, angles and individual tastes. Thanks again and hope you stay with us again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll utilized small bungalow on the beach

Gulliver’s place was perfect for our yearly family vacation to the Bogue Banks. There was 5 adults that stayed and we didn’t feel like it was a small space due to the amazing back porch. That portion of EI is so secluded, so you are always going to have space on the beach to setup a tent or two. The house had everything we needed from pillows and towels, to cutlery and kitchen appliances. The rocking chairs on the back porch are a nice way to wind down after a long day on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our beach week. Well-stocked kitchen, clean bathrooms, nice linens. Unfortunately for us, our timing coincided with the storm Debby. We were able to get some time on the beach every day, but due to the heavy rainfall and wind, we spent many hours in the living room of the cottage. If the weather would have cooperated, we would have had a delightful trip! My favorite part of the house is the covered deck with rocking chairs from which you can watch the ocean waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect vacation home!

We had a wonderful experience with this rental! The house is very clean, fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms immaculate. The best part: the views were absolutely incredible!!!! Direct beach access made it super easy for our kids to run back and forth to the house, and an outdoor shower and hose helped keep down sand in the house. The desk even has a privacy screen to separate this duplex from the other side, so it really felt like a stand alone property. Comfortable chairs on the deck overlooking the ocean. We will absolutely be back to rent again! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thanks Julie, glad your family enjoyed the stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect view of Ocean

This duplex is spare but in good taste with a lovely view of the beach and comfy furniture. The beach on this part of Emerald Isle is uncrowded. It is about 5 miles from downtown. The kitchen is well stocked. I was wary of sharing the porch since it is a duplex, but luckily we co-existed with the other family nicely. Be sure to bring your own supplies...soap, dishwasher soap. The master bed is very comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful EI vacation

We have stayed at both sides of Blue Heron. Gulliver’s side is definitely more updated! We had a total of 6, including 4 teenagers. The sleeping arrangements were a little tight, but the rest of the space for was just right! The kitchen was well stocked, the bathrooms were very nice, and the views are incredible! The beach is a 15 second walk- so close!! If you want to be away from the downtown area of EI, this is the place to be! Gulliver is a great host and even sent back a necklace I accidentally left. We would absolutely rent here again. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thanks Emily, Hope we have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Vacation

Blue Heron West is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. It is extremely clean, recently updated and right on the beach. Gulliver is a fantastic host. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Sarah, so glad you and your family enjoyed the stay. Please keep us in mind for future visits to EI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable cottage in a great location

The house is in a nice quiet location. It was only a few steps down a walkway to the beach, which was fantastic. It is a duplex, but we had no problems with noise or privacy. We really enjoyed the covered porch with rocking chairs. Great views of the beach from the living room and dining room areas. Beds were comfortable. The owner responded to a message we sent immediately, and fixed a problem we had very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thanks Jamie, appreciated the opportunity to host you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach

Very clean, comfortable beach house. Beds were good, ample towels were provided, and kitchen was well supplied. I would certainly recommend the property and stay there again. It is accurately listed - no surprises. The host was even kind enough to send back a few items we forgot to pack home with us - thank you! I can only suggest to bring your own hair dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
Thanks Karolina, glad you enjoyed the stay and please keep us in mind for future visits to Emerald Isle!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful ocean front home

The house was absolutely amazing. Right on the beach and the house it self was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Jamey, thanks for staying with us and please keep the Blue Heron West in mind for future visits to the Crystal Coast. Cheers, Gulliver
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Much-needed Family Beach Week

What a comfy, well-appointed beach cottage, perfect for escaping the crazy pandemic world for a week with our young adult kids. I'd never been to Emerald Isle, and this location is quiet and perfect for social distancing. We didn't go out, instead cooked in every night except for one night of take-out from the Crab Shack, a great locals spot just about a mile east. They had a great order ahead system, and the service and quality was spot on. Morning coffee and afternoon happy hour was even better on the covered porch with sea breezes and front-row views of the beach. I had never rented a duplex before and was a little hesitant, but we had neighbors in the other unit and hardly knew they were there. There's a Dollar store just about a mile west, perfect for the little things you might need during your stay. The entire family agreed we needed to make this an annual tradition!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Cynthia, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope we have the opportunity to host you and your family again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing!

This property was clean, great location if you want quiet away from the business of the Island and steps away from the ocean and perfect size for a small family. It's always hard to find a house that isn't giant for a family of 3. The only downside is that this property is a duplex so your stay could be affected by whoever is staying next door. We happened to have a family of 6 staying at the same time as us who was getting married on the beach during their stay so they had another 15 or so people visiting every day. They were very respectful but as you can imagine this could have gone totally the wrong direction if they were the wrong type of people. The house is well appointed and very well furnished. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Karen, glad your family enjoyed the stay. Keep us in mind for future visits to EI.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time away!

Great location, tidy, and met all our needs. We did cook quite a bit and some of the cutlery and cooking utensils could use an upgrade but we made it work with everything we had. Overall great property, provided modern updates with some vintage charm!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2020
Ashley, glad you enjoyed your stay and we will definitely take a look at refreshing the cutlery next year. Thanks for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic little haven

We absolutely loved this house. It was just the right size for 5 of us and the location was amazing. The owners were incredibly responsive to all questions. Everything was really clean. The glasses get a film on them but if you use the rinse aid in the dishwasher, it come off. One of the best beds I have slept in and I never say that! We would definitely come back. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2020
Sharon, Thanks for staying with us and you keep us in mind for future stays in EI! Cheers, Gulliver
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house!

This house is awesome and well stocked. It is in a beautiful location on the beach. It was a lovely stay! The only difference between the pictures on the VRBO site and the actual house is that there is not a ceiling fan on the porch... but the breeze was so lovely, we didn’t need it.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Unfortunately we did have to remove the porch fan after hurricane florence as we were very concerned it would break off and fly through the glass doors Please keep us in mind for future visits
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beach house

Lovely little beach house. Clean and comfy, beautiful view and quiet. Perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

Wonderful stay! This house has everything you need for a very relaxing week. We found it to be clean and comfortable. Sheets were soft, beds cozy. Bathrooms beautifully updated. Though it is a duplex we were barely aware of our neighbors...and they were traveling with a small baby. Porch has a privacy wall and we truly forgot it wasn’t a single family residence. Couldn’t have been better! Also, as an aside, I saw a previous review stating there is a bug problem and this was not at all the case. There was not one insect inside the entire week...though of course at night on the deck if you leave the light on you’ll attract plenty...so you’ll need to leave the sliding doors closed. We would LOVE to come back next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying with us and I would love to host you and your family again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great property. Great location. Great relaxation.

Best view on the beach and easy access. Fabulous layout and updated bathrooms. Not having to worry about cleaning before leaving a huge plus. Would recommend and stay again at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emerald Isle Cottage

We enjoyed a wonderful vacation in this duplex which had the best location - oceanfront and about 1/2 way between 2 public access paths (so it wasn't very crowded in front of our house). The duplex was very nicely furnished and we had everything we needed with a well equipped kitchen, tvs in every bedroom and rockers on the covered porch. My favorite place was in a rocker on the porch with a ceiling fan and a fantastic view of the beach - that is when I wasn't on the beach! Would definitely recommend this rental. Gulliver was great with quickly responding to any questions I had. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing view!!

This house was beautiful and exactly as described. It was very clean and well maintained. I loved sitting on the deck with my coffee in the morning and just looking out at the ocean. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was so nice having a washer and dryer to use also. The beds were so comfortable I actually messaged the owner when I got home to see what kind they are so I can buy one for myself. The owner checked in to see if we needed anything and was helpful with any questions we had. I had a hard time leaving at the end of the week. Just a perfection location with everything you need close by, but not too busy either. I can't say enough good things about this place, I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will back to visit with us again in the future!
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