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BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Loft bedroom

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Main Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master/Ocean 1

1 King Bed

Ocean 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

Seaside Sanctuary is a 4 bedroom with a loft, 3 bath, OCEANFRONT duplex with over 2000 square feet of living space that sleeps 14 people. The main level has a fully equipped kitchen with all quality appliances, an eat-in island kitchen, a living/dining area with beautiful and comfy furniture, and a queen sized bedroom with full bath. The second floor has 2 king sized rooms oceanfront with walk out deck, and 1 Queen sized bedroom with a small private street side sitting deck, and 2 full sized baths. The third floor is a perfect retreat for the children featuring 1 queen and 4 single beds and is equipped with toys and games. The duplex has free WIFI, 5 Roku enabled TVs, a Weber Genesis propane grill, DVD players, beach furniture and toys, and hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. There is plenty of room to play and rest on the wide spacious beach that is only steps from the back door. Duplex is private with its own separate walkway to the beach. The "lower Deck" is a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset with a drink in your hand while the rest of the decking areas are perfectly suited for lounging while watching for the occasional dolphins that swim by.

Please note that our Seaside Sanctuary is a NO Smoking/Vaping property and is rented generally by the week during the summer. For the non-peak months of November through March, a minimum stay of three nights is required. Professional cleaning and linens are provided, a $250 cleaning/linen fee will be added to the reservation fee.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 07012025

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Pocosin Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and Emerald Forest Golf are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank's Pizza and Subs - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frank's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy & Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our visit! House was spacious and had everything we needed for a family of 12. The beach access was incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

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

Family vacation!

Awesome house directly on the beach! We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house had everything we needed and was clean and well stocked. A big thank you to the hosts! Will definitely recommend and hopefully return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family fit this house so well! We could step right out to the beach. Hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Beautiful house and location

Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Wonderful time

Nice house, nice location, met our needs, beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Wonderful, beautiful place

We had a wonderful stay at this property! It is well stocked and they thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. Chris was easy to communicate with and I hope we can work it out to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

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

Had a great time.

Had a great stay with my sisters and our families. House accommodated family of all ages and sizes!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Beachfront Fun

The house was well maintained, with plenty of room for our entire group of nine guys. The location is extremely convenient and the private deck is a nice feature for private beach access and relaxing in view of the ocean. We had an excellent time and would definitely rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al S.

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

A great house in a beautiful setting

A well furnished beach house in and excellent uncrowded location on Emerald Isle. A most pleasant host who was readily available to answer any questions upon check-in or during our stay.. We have been coming to E.I. for approx 50 yrs and have seen it grow + & -..As always enjoyed our trips to the Bogue Inlet pier to watch the real fisherman.. Also found the BEST shrimp burger EVER in a free standing food truck about 1 mi before before the old landmark Big Oak Drive in on Salter Path Rd ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Great decision

We were in NC for a family wedding. I wasn’t sure whether to get cheaper lodging and spend money exploring or stay on the beach at a higher cost. My adult children thought they would want to explore but once we got to the beach house, they didn’t want to leave. The hosts were easy to work with and had all the beach stuff we needed. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

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

Great place, as described

This house was great for our family. The owner’s have baby gear which they allow their guests to use (including a baby monitor). The third/top floor was the best feature—four twin beds and one queen bed. The older kids loved camping out up there. The house has nice beach chairs and a box of beach toys, so we didn’t need to bring any gear. They have basic kitchen supplies like salt and pepper, coffee filters, Ziploc bags, Saran Wrap. So it’s nice in that aspect, whereas other vrbos have zero items, and you have to buy anew every time. The kitchen as well-stocked with any cooking supplies we needed. The walk to the beach was great/easy. Hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with beautiful views and perfect private entrance to the beach. Kitchen has anything you would need.. beds are comfortable and perfect parking for us.location is close to grocery stores … restaurants .. shopping and fun activities if you choose to go out and about. If you choose to just stay on the property and enjoy the view there is board games and books and even DVD if you wanna just relax. Host was very responsive to any questions had. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning in the future.
Top balcony view
Top balcony view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elma Lee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The children grandchildren and great grandchildren enjoyed the experience
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and house was perfect for our family. One of the best stocked kitchens I have ever had. So many little details taken care of. Perfect for small children. Several gates and beach toys made it easy. Location was close to many restaurants and grocery store but far enough away to be quiet and private. Can’t say enough good about this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Family Vacation

Graet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful Beach Front Rental

Family vacation with 5 adults, 2 teens and 2 children for a week vacation. The rental property was well maintained and had all needed items for a week stay. Inviting, updated and overall great location. We loved the beach right at the back door. Great communication with host and easy check out process. Would recommend and rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benji R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay to enjoy a week directly on the beach of beautiful Emerald Isle! The property is perfectly represented in the pictures on the listing. Only surprises were good surprises! Plenty of room for our extended family group of 8 adults and three kids. Beautiful outdoor spaces and great open gathering space on the main floor with open kitchen/dining room/living room. All surrounded by large window with ocean views. Balcony outside two second floor bedrooms provided an even better view of the beach and ocean. Property was well stocked and had everything we needed throughout the week both indoors and at the beach. Only suggestion would be for guests to bring a beach umbrella/shade. Host made check in and checkout a breeze. One issue with the upstairs HVAC during the week was promptly addressed by the host in a very understanding manner. The Seaside Sanctuary was everything we hoped it would be!
Sunset on the beach at the property
Moon rising over the surf from the deck
View from the ocean edge across the beach and dunes to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Beautiful Home

Right on the beach, shortest walk ever to get over the small dune. The views were perfect, and if you think you forgot something, no worries the home is well supplied. Beautiful accommodations!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE H.

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

Hawkin’s Family Vacation

Awesome place to stay! Very clean, great location, and they have absolutely everything you need for your vacation. Great communication with the property manager as well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

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

Family get together

Great spot on the beach , wish there were a few places we could walk to! Guess we didn’t raise it was such a long stretch of land . Had great stay with the family .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Large Family/Lots of Fun

We had a wonderful stay at this beach house! The property was clean, the kitchen was well-stocked, accommodated my large family, and the location was perfect for walks on the beach looking for shells. The host was very responsive and accommodating, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Perfect on the Beach Stay

This house was wonderful! There were only four of us and barely used a 1/3 the house! Mattresses super comfortable with plenty of sheets, blankets and nice bath towels. Got to sleep with sliders open for ocean sounds. The patio had nice & plenty of chairs. Also bonus was ice maker, Brita water (we usually have to haul water & ice with us), binoculars, ziplock backs & spices! Kitchen is perfect layout and island great for multiple cooks in the kitchen. One of the best stocked houses we’ve stayed at. The top “kids” loft was amazing - need to bring all the cousins next time. Tons of space for everyone! And as it reads, this direct private access to a clean, beauty beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Old guys fishing weekend!

We were extremely happy with this location. Was very clean, kitchen had everything you could need, very nice deck area and walkway. Will visit.again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Destination Wedding

We had family traveling from Mobtanay, Pennsylvania and Maryland for a wedding. The house was perfect for us! Cozy, clean and everything provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

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

Family gathering

I didn’t realize it was half a house. I didn’t realize we had to make our own beds and strip the sheets at the end. Didn’t mind garbage duty. We are careful people so we stressed over all the posted signs of dos and don’t’s. Not enough towels, wash rags or blankets - glad we brought our own. Beautiful views. Nice seating out doors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Murphy

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My wife Karen and I love the ocean! We met in Southern California and have lived in multiple states over the years, usually by the water. The ocean has always been our sanctuary, thus the name. When we were offered the opportunity to purchase this home, it was a dream come true... a true blessing. This is our home away from home and hope you feel the same way during your stay.

We love sitting on one of the many decks, grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the late afternoon while watching the dolphins as they make their way up the coast.

Why they chose this property

This property is a duplex and has a private walkway to the beach, not shared with the other half of the duplex. If you are looking for a place right on the beach that is comfortable and family oriented, you have found it! It's a place to play in the sand or swim in the ocean, while avoiding the crowds, just steps from your back door. Emerald Isle is a south facing beach, offering views of beautiful sunrises in the morning and sunsets in the evening. It is a gorgeous place to be year round. Emerald Isle was voted the best beach in North Carolina by USA Today in 2018.

What makes this property unique

We have a keyless door entry system for easy access.

Adjoining property number for large multi-family groups is:
Property # 1011713 (Captain's Choice)

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