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Oceanfront Oasis w/double covered porch 4 BR/2BA - updated Emerald Isle classic!

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Exterior
Exterior
Beach
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

First floor Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

King Room 1, Ocean facing

1 King Bed

King Room 2, Ocean facing

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom Side view

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Oasis w/double covered porch 4 BR/2BA - updated Emerald Isle classic!

Oceanfront Escape at "WaitnSea" - Your Emerald Isle Retreat

Discover the allure of coastal living at "WaitnSea," a beautifully updated four-bedroom, two-bathroom oceanfront half-duplex. This inviting home offers the perfect backdrop for memorable family vacations or a serene remote work environment with unparalleled ocean views.

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the Atlantic, just steps from your door. Recently remodeled (2017-2019), "WaitnSea" features a stylish and functional interior. The open dining and living spaces showcase a gorgeous white kitchen with granite countertops and updated appliances, complemented by a calming neutral décor and continuous LVP flooring. Thoughtfully furnished throughout, the home provides both comfort and elegance.

The layout includes a convenient first-level bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find three additional comfortable bedrooms, including two oceanfront rooms with direct access to the expansive upper-level covered deck. Imagine unwinding each evening with breathtaking ocean vistas. A second full bathroom is also located on this level.

Enjoy the coastal breeze and stunning scenery from two levels of covered oceanfront decks – ideal for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or evening stargazing. Situated in the quiet Shell Cove neighborhood, "WaitnSea" offers a peaceful ambiance while providing easy access to local conveniences. Located directly across from the NC Wildlife public boat ramp, it's a prime spot for boating enthusiasts. Enjoy daily walks (or rent bikes for your visit from a local shop for leisurely bike rides) along the Emerald Isle bike path that connects you to the shops, restaurants, and amenities of the town center.

Welcoming Your Well-Behaved Dogs:

Up to two well-behaved dogs may join your stay for an additional fee ($150 for the first dog, $75 for the second). We ask that you crate your dog if left unattended, ensure all waste is properly disposed of, and keep them off of the furniture, beds and the dunes. In accordance with local regulations, dogs must be leashed at all times.

Reservation Details:

A rental agreement outlining the terms of your stay will be provided for your review and acceptance after the initial booking, granting you access to the property.

We invite you to experience the tranquility and beauty of Emerald Isle at "WaitnSea."

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$150 for first dog, $75 for second dog, per stay
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vaping or use of illegal substances

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parking on the grass area to the left of the property

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

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. 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

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 39 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Oasis w/double covered porch 4 BR/2BA - updated Emerald Isle classic! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Oasis w/double covered porch 4 BR/2BA - updated Emerald Isle classic!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Oasis w/double covered porch 4 BR/2BA - updated Emerald Isle classic!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Oasis w/double covered porch 4 BR/2BA - updated Emerald Isle classic! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Emerald Isle Beach, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Family vacation

The perfect home for a family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great Spot!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Wait n sea east

Great location. Host provided many essentials.Would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael a.

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

Summer Vacay 2025

This was our first stay at Emerald Isle. We absolutely loved the house. It had everything you needed to make your vacation enjoyable. Very clean, comfortable beds, and so close to the ocean. We want to book this house again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O., Raleigh, North Carolina

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

Perfect spot!

Our stay was fantastic. Location cannot be beat, the views were incredible and the house has everything you could ever need! Highly recommend booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

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

Perfect NC Beach Getaway

Wonderful location directly on a pristine beach with gorgeous ocean. Cozy, comfortable bedrooms with tasteful decor. Ideal kitchen for cooking and dining. Easy, straight-forward check-in and check-out process. Safe and peaceful neighborhood. Perfect for our ladies’ springtime getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Wonderful views

The views are best of anywhere weve ever stayed. Porches oceanfront are a dream. Well supplied with everything you need and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie D.

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

Nice Stat

Stayed a long weekend to do some surf fishing. House is in a great location close to restaurants and stores. The house is only steps from the beach. We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, nicely decorated and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Wonderful!

This property is even more beautiful than the photos! Light, bright, and cozy. It was the perfect size for 5 adults and 2 small children. Living a few steps to the beach made for a wonderful vacation. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Spring break 2024

The property was beautiful with plenty of space for everyone to spread out. One of the best stocked rentals our family has stayed in. Everything that you could possibly think of was there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

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

Wonderful house right on the beach

The house was exceptional. Everything updated and nicely decorated. Stepping out right onto the beach was wonderful. The owners stocked all kinds of supplies. We would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly a.

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

If You Were Closer to the Beach You’d Have to Sleep on It

This property was amazing. Very close to the beach (it’s ocean front but I’ve still never been this close before), kitchen, laundry room, etc. full stocked. The owner was very responsive to questions and great to work with the entire time. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Slice of heaven

Loved the rocking chairs / oceanfront balconies on both levels and private beach access. Open family room/kitchen/dining area accommodated our group of seven (grandparents, parents and three kids) well. Unit was fabulously well stocked, And kitchen was a real working kitchen; we had every meal in the unit. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Wedding get away

The house was absolutely perfect for our family in town for a wedding. Excellent floor plan with a downstairs bedroom for my mother who can't do a lot of steps. I loved the view and ability to walk right out to the beach. The house was well stocked and had a great open space for relaxing. The owners are nice and accommodating. We will be sure to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Review Wait n' Sea

This is an excellent property, well-equipped. Great location. Clean. The front door would not lock from the outside. There is an apparent leak under the kitchen sink. Would definitely stay again and would recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the ocean. I enjoyed the location. I loved walking on the beach. The kitchen had all you needed to cook. We didn't cook. We enjoyed the restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, clear communication with hostess, she even gave us option of changing reservation due to severe weather (possible hurricane!). Very nice property and actually rather private with undeveloped lots on each side. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pattie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication was five star! We had a couple of questions during our day which were responded to ASAP and with kindness. This place has all the dishes and utensils you need, it even had happy birthday decorations, which we enjoyed if the owner here also has a closet with extra supplies and even a kite, which we also enjoyed, wrapped up and put back in the closet. The open floor plan allowed plenty of space for our giant playpen. Tons of beach chairs, washer and dryer, including detergent and dryer sheets were ready and waiting for us. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time on our stay. The property was just as described and it was in a great location. The beach house was undoubtedly one of the best-stocked places we have stayed. The kitchen had everything you need no matter what you intend to cook.Both the interior and exterior of the property were clean. It is on a quiet street, but is next to a public access walkway. This was never an issue as it was rarely used and the beach was never crowded in our area.The owner had travel-sized toiletries in case you forgot anything - mouthwash, deodorant, toothpaste, and even spare batteries. That was definitely a nice touch. The property had plenty of quality beach chairs.The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The view from the upper deck was wonderful.Being able to bring our dogs was very much appreciated and helped alleviate one of our biggest worries when we travel. The complimentary bottle of wine was a nice touch and greatly appreciated.We highly recommend this property. The owners have gone to great pains to ensure a nice stay for those choosing their beach house and we will definitely book with them again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming ocean front house with everything we needed for relaxing stay at the beach. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. It was a great vacation!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Family Beach House

We stayed for one week in this beautiful oceanfront beach house in Emerald Isle with our four kids, and we absolutely loved it. The house was spotless and well-maintained, featuring new, comfortable mattresses that helped us all sleep well. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the essential cooking tools, including pots and pans, making meal prep easy and convenient. The stunning ocean views from the house were a highlight, and the beach itself was peaceful and uncrowded — perfect for a relaxing family getaway. The owner, Beth, was incredibly kind and responsive. When the back gate hinge needed repair, it was fixed within 24 hours, showing great attention to guest comfort. Overall, it was a fantastic stay, and we look forward to renting this home again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, peaceful beach, and a well appointed kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan C.

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

Beach Vacation

Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Beth Smoot/Mandy Yarborough

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Welcome to "WaitnSea," our little slice of paradise on beautiful Emerald Isle on the "Crystal Coast"! Our families' love affair with this enchanting beach stretches back over five decades. Growing up in Winston-Salem, siblings Bryan and Beth spent countless summers here with their extended family, creating cherished memories that have lasted a lifetime.

It wasn't long after we met our amazing spouses – Mandy, who hails from England, and David, a proud Ohioan – that we introduced them to the magic of Emerald Isle. They were instantly captivated, just like we were!

Over the years, this special place has been the backdrop for so many wonderful moments: sandy toes and giggling kids, refreshing dips in the sparkling ocean, peaceful beach strolls at sunrise and sunset, dolphin watching, charming antique finds in nearby Swansboro, delicious local eats, and breezy boat rides on the sound. The list of things we adore about Emerald Isle goes on and on – but the soothing rhythm of the waves crashing on the shore will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Now based in Raleigh, NC, when we're not soaking up the coastal charm ourselves, we're thrilled to share our treasured "WaitnSea" with you. We've poured our hearts into making it a welcoming and comfortable retreat for you and yours, and we sincerely hope you fall in love with Emerald Isle just as much as we have!

What makes this property unique

There are no homes on either side of this property, so the view is unobstructed! Also, because the home faces south, you get to see beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the comfort of the decks or on your beach walks!

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