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A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)

Family-friendly holiday home in Emerald Isle with a water park

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Front
Back
Upper deck (off living room)
Upper deck (off living room)
Heart of the sunrise (from the upper deck)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Birds and trees

1 Queen Bed

Bonus room

1 Double Bed

Flowers

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Second full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)

Heart of the Sunrise is a spacious, private, oceanside, saltbox home among the trees with three decks near the Point in Emerald Isle. 3-minute nature walk to the beach on a private path from the neighborhood.
Open floor plan on the top floor with a half bath, kitchen with two eat-in islands, dining and living room. Lots of natural light with ceiling to floor windows and an upper deck to take in the tree tops. Kitchen has pots and pans (including a crock pot), two coffee makers (including a Keurig), plates, cups, eating utensils all provided and a dishwasher for convenient clean-up.
On the middle floor - three bedrooms (queen; queen; full and twin), a bonus room (full), and two spacious full bathrooms with two sinks each. The en-suite bathroom has a shower and a jetted tub for soaking and relaxation. Two decks - one in the front and one in the back off the main bedroom. The main bedroom closet has an ironing board and iron for your convenience. Floor to ceiling windows in the bonus room let you observe our local wildlife - deer, turtles, birds. A box fan is also available. Three of the rooms have TVs.
The ground floor has a laundry room with provided laundry detergent and dryer sheets, garage-turned-game-room with a ping pong table and darts, cornhole, bikes and helmets for your use, balls for soccer and volleyball, boogie boards and sand toys for your use, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach. Firepit in the side yard, a tree swing in the back, and almost half an acre of wooded property to explore around the home. We challenge you to find and visit our fairy houses with windows that glow in the dark!
Note: Our house rules include no loud parties, no pets, and no smoking inside the home. Please treat our home like your own and better.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
NO SMOKING.
No loud music; be mindful of our neighbors.
Please bring your own beach towels and do not take the bath towels we provide to the beach.

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 near the beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures, 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 Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk) located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun place to stay! We loved being tucked back in the woods and only a short walk to the beach was perfect for us! In the evenings, we enjoyed ping pong and darts mostly. We also played several games that were provided. It was a great trip to the beach for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at EI. The house was clean and just a short walk to the beach. There was so much to do and we would recommend staying here to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful, clean, and exactly as advertised. The hosts were amazing, responsive, and very helpful. I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our family. Clean, excellent beach amenities, easy 3 minute walk to the beach. House was absolutely perfect and would highly recommend to others. Checkin was easy and owner very extremely responsive.This part of Emerald Isle is beautiful, quiet and charming.5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula l.

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

Awesome location

We’ve stayed here 3 years now and it’s always a pleasure. Our host is awesome, the house is always clean and we just love the privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and easy beach access. Few issues related to some home repairs needed but overall very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy G.

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

Family getaway

Quiet place. Short walk to beach. Access to “the point” which is a great fishing spot
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot! We planned a really last minute stay and our first at the point. It did not disappoint. The home was great. Had lots of built in activities even with rain all day! The quick access was much better than the long walk we didn’t first day. Home owners and hosts were great. We would 100% stay again.!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

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

Great stay!

The house was very clean and was stocked with all the amenities you could need. The walking trail to the beach worked perfectly and provides shade if you’re hauling a lot of stuff. Biljana was amazing to deal with and I would definitely consider booking this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely enjoyed everything, it was clean and had many things provided so we didnt jave to pack with us or shop as soon as we got here. No complaints at all
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great stay

Hassle-free stay in nice house in a good area. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great Stay!

Great place with lots of beds, really short walk to the beach! The space was very beautiful, and the property manager reached out to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful house

House was beautiful and clean. The walk to the beach was quick and easy. The host was welcoming. Amenities provided were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Super relaxing!

Amazing property! Exactly as the listing described it!! We had a wonderful weekend - easy check-in and lovely bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Halee T.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

The check in process was super smooth and we even were able to check in early! The house was very clean. Having a beautiful path for a short walk to the beach was AMAZING. Biljana checked in on us through text when we got there which was very sweet. House is beautifully located and well kept. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Quiet and adorable.

This is our second time at this property. It is perfect for our family. We love the privacy and location. The house has everything we need. Love coming back each year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Great Family Vacation!

This place was perfect for us. The house was very clean and the host was super responsive. The beach is just a short shaded walk away and the neighborhood was very quiet. We enjoyed the ping pong table and dart board in the garage on rainy days. Overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nellie B.

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

We had a great time

Lovely property, but some of the mattresses were really uncomfortable, and the broken toilet was an irritant. Kitchen is totally not functional if you plan to do much cooking, but for a vacation rental it was adequate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Great Winter Weather

We enjoyed our post-Christmas stay at this house and had fantastic weather. The house is lovely and the kitchen is well-stocked for family meals. We really appreciated the bikes, fire pit, ping-pong table and many porches. It's truly a 5-minute walk to the beach and a short bike ride to the best sunset viewing spot. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Spectacular house and location

Our family had a great time as always at Emerald Isle. This house had everything we needed from enjoyable walk to the beach, bikes, beach games etc. The owner worked with us each step of the way and answered any questions we had. This house was clean and had all the amenities we needed for an awesome week! Thank you :)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Went for New Years weekend

Went for New Years weekend. Close to the beach and the point beach access. House was stocked with everything you need to cook. The property felt tucked away so you had privacy but it was close to everything. Biljana was great to deal with and communication was excellent. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great familty vacation

We had a wonderful time! The house was a great location. It was a short shaded walk to the beach. It was so quiet and relaxing at the house too. We had plenty of room for all 6 of us. We liked that the house had beach chairs and beach cart that we could use. Whenever we texted the owners there was a quick response. The ping pong table provided a fun family game night! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige S., Greensboro

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

Wonderful private home

We stayed for a family weekend wedding. Biljana was wonderful to work with, it was a plus for us being in the same neighborhood as my parents home. This home is very spacious and private with all the trees. Everyone was comfortable with sleeping. Master shower is great!!! Highly recommend this property. Lots of space in the well equipped kitchen. Loved the wine refrigerator to keep your drinks cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Best vacation ever!

This house is amazing! We had such an awesome time! We always saw some kind of wildlife on the wooded trail to the beach. The beach is not crowded. The kids had fun playing darts and ping pong! They have a variety of bikes and helmets! The top deck is amazing you are up with the tops of the trees! They have really comfy deck furniture! The owners are wonderful and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dachin F.

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

Beautiful beach get-away

Biljana is such a lovely host. She was very accomodating and easy to get a hold of, even on short notice. The house is lovely -- very close to the beach and in a quiet neighborhood. It was perfect for our family with a young child. It had everything we needed to have a cozy stay including plenty of pots and pans for cooking and fun games like ping pong and corn hole. We could have stayed longer than just 3 days and still have plenty to do. The house is also conveniently located not too far away from the aquarium, which is also very fun and kid-friendly. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Biljana Wilsey

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We are a family of five that fell in love with Emerald Isle after vacationing there at the house of some friends. So, we decided to get a beach house of our own so we can enjoy beautiful Emerald Isle more often!

Why they chose this property

We purchased the home in 2021 because we fell in love with the privacy and trees all around the property, as well as the open floor plan on the top floor, the spacious bathrooms, and enough bedrooms so each of our kids can have their own space.

What makes this property unique

We have enjoyed doing some updates like adding the breakfast/coffee bar in the dining room, putting in new granite countertops in the kitchen and turning the garage into a game room. We hope you enjoy our home so much that you are inspired to visit more often just like we were!

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