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Beautiful Views of Ocean- BEACHFRONT- Large Family House- WEST

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Exterior
Beach
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Extra Sleeping/Media Room

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Views of Ocean- BEACHFRONT- Large Family House- WEST

Come and stay at West Islandia! Beautiful half of an OCEANFRONT duplex with lots of good family space and beautiful views. Our property features private a boardwalk to the ocean, an outdoor shower, an outdoor grill, a fully functioning kitchen and our very own Crow's Nest on the top floor with sweeping views of the coast!

Managed by Bluewater Rentals, a local Emerald Isle company.

Ground level: entryway only
Floor 1: 3 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms (K or Q beds); lower balcony
Floor 2: kitchen/living space + 1 bedroom/bathroom (K bed); upper balcony
Floor 3: Extra sleeping space (4 twin beds, TV, couch); sweeping ocean views


We are happy to host you on the West side of our ocean front duplex. Renting this side allows access to four bedrooms (king or queen bed in each), four bathrooms all with tub/shower combos, and a top floor media room that has bonus twin beds (4 total). The top floor room, which we call the Crow’s Nest, has a large TV, movie style seating, four trundle twin beds and FANTASTIC sweeping views of the coast. There are two decks, upper and lower. If you’re looking for lots of sun, views, and some tanning potential, the upper deck is your spot! The lower deck is for the low key vacationer, it is shady and quiet.

Please note: there are lots of stairs in this house, the entryway landing is on the ground floor, first set of bedrooms on the second, the kitchen and dining on the third, and lastly the Crow’s Nest is up on the fourth level.

There is broadband Wi-Fi throughout the house.


For the whole family, there are many other services and activities within easy walking distance: Bogue Inlet Pier, the Food Lion and Publix grocery stores, the ABC store, a coffee shop, a hardware store with fishing supplies and beach equipment, restaurants, a movie theater, surf shops, and numerous specialty stores. Extensive paved bike/walk paths make exploring more distant shops, services and scenery a breeze. Other adventures await you a short drive away: boat & kayak rentals, charter fishing, historic Swansboro and Beaufort, the NC Aquarium, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, Cedar Point Park, Hammocks Beach State Park, Fort Macon State Park, cruises to Cape Lookout and dolphin-watch cruises. And don't forget the wonderful walk along the beach to Bogue Inlet at the western end of the island.

There is Absolutely No Smoking in the House!


Keywords: Oceanfront, Duplex, Wi-Fi, Big-Screen TV, Small, Crate-Trained Dogs with Fee and Permission, Pet Friendly, Beachfront, Kid Friendly, Child Friendly, Walk or Bike to Stores, Surf Fishing, Bogue Inlet, Fishing Pier, Rents Mostly Sunday-to-Sunday

Property manager

Sidney Swindell

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24
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

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center 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 Plantation - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Forest Golf - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 33 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Views of Ocean- BEACHFRONT- Large Family House- WEST pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Views of Ocean- BEACHFRONT- Large Family House- WEST?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Views of Ocean- BEACHFRONT- Large Family House- WEST?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Views of Ocean- BEACHFRONT- Large Family House- WEST located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Plantation. Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faith A.

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

Family Abode

We had a lovely stay here. Within minutes of checking in our two youngest boys, 11 and 15, claimed the very top floor for themselves. It gave us all our own space to enjoy, our two oldest boys stayed on the first floor, and we took the middle. We could convene in the middle for family time, and then enjoy our own separate spaces at other times. The views were fantastic and the beach within steps of the condo. A wonderful and relaxing stay for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

great beachfront house

Great views and easy access to beach via private walkway over the dunes. It was great for older family members who struggle to walk through sand. A lot of bedrooms are packed into this house and most have their own bathrooms, so it was a good house for a large family group
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin C., Bloomington, IN

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

Relaxing Vacation

Islandia West was perfect for our family vacation. Great location, and we had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great for family

Place is just as posted. Great for family. The multi bathrooms came in handy from daily beach trips. Nice neighborhood walking distance to multiple restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Anjali L.

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

Great location but wouldn't rebook

This house was in a perfect location. It was a nice size, had a lot of bathrooms, and a good layout. But it wasn't well maintained or cleaned and the owners sent 21 pages of rules ahead of time. The rules included things like not eating Cheetos, not taking family photos on the deck, and avoiding both using the laundry and the oven to keep the house cooler. Ultimately we wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Milton K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Feedback

VRBO said we were in west, but we were in east The code to open the door did not include the check mark, which is required to unlock the door There was no TP upon arrival. There was debris around the unit such as old beach toys, etc. The rear door off the main living area was very difficult to open and close Deck furniture was broken Design: to get to the beach from the main living area, you had to go to the ground floor and out the car port. Stairs from the upper deck to the mid level deck for beach access are recommended. Several faucets leaked Deck rails were extremely warn and caused splinters. One rail on the lower outdoor shower area was very loose Stove glass was cracked. General impression was the unit was run down and not maintained well overall. Internet was very weak in all areas but the main living area All findings were provided to the property management company,.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shawn M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Horrible First Day/I Would Not Recommend

We got in late the check in day. My son goes to use the bathroom and not a single roll of toilet paper in the entire place. No hand soap in the bathrooms. Took us 2 days and 5 phone calls to have them supply what was listed saying it was provided. There was a massive hole in the closet wall of my 8 year olds room. Literally looked like a drunk adult fell through the wall. The deck the two of the 3 chairs were broken where you sit. The first night the living room and kitchen floor was so dirty that my 2 year old had the bottoms of his feet black. Absolutely disgusting. They had housekeeping come the next day to clean that. But how do you keep a 2 year old from walking, crawling or picking things up off the floor? We were pretty disgusted. So to recap the first night and day. I literally spent 2 hours on the phone with them trying to get these things resolved. They did not send the hand soap and toilet paper until later the next day when I sent a screenshot of exactly what I booked stating that all of this was as provided. Why this was even a fight is beyond me. The floor was cleaned around noon the next day. Overall the time I spent wasting with things that are standards at any $100 a night hotel, the dirty floor that my son had to crawl on and just the inconvenience that was created the right thing to do was do a refund for that first 14 hours. No they finally sent over hand soap and toilet paper after I sent screenshots showing it was in listing. Almost 2 days later.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Just a few things

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Annual Family Reunion

All 11 family members enjoyed the facilities, home conditions, beach access. Will consider return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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

Great family vacation

This was our first family vacation since my 6 month old was born. We enjoyed the convenience of being on the beach so we could go back and forth to the house with the baby. The property comfortably fit our family and we were able to share our vacation with our fur babies too (which is a must for us). We loved the view from the top deck porch and spent all mornings and evenings there. Definitely recommend this place and will more than likely book for our family in years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

Perfect Oceanfront Location!

We booked as a last minute beach getaway and were not disappointed! The location is perfect. We did not use most of the house because it was just the two of us but we loved this place and would love to come back! Keep in mind that this is beach house, not a fancy ungraded (granite counters and subway tiles) mini mansion. It might be a bit dated for some. It is more than adequate for a family and friends trip and has everything you need. The owners send out a plethora of information prior to your stay so you are well prepared with plenty of helpful tips! There are multiple decks and a wonderful view of the ocean from the main level deck. Easy beach access from the second floor deck and a comfy hammock that gives you an ocean view too! Each bedroom (except the crows nest) has its own bathroom. There was a nice family with children staying in the adjacent unit while we were there and we never heard a peep. If you have trouble with stairs, you probably want to look at a different property because stairs are unavoidable here (we looked at them as extra exercise) ;) ! Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Great location! We loved it!

We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sidney Swindell

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Hello beach aficionados! We are the Swindell Family and we own a beachfront duplex in central Emerald Isle, NC. While we used to manage all things rentals, now we have Bluewater Vacation Rentals that help us out. We are Eastern NC locals that have been passionate about the Emerald Isle for most of our lives.
We are happy to host any group as if they were our family.

Languages:

English
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