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Relax in the open living area with gas fireplace.
Welcome to Barbara's Dream!
Large flat-screen TV with Apple TV and Chromecast!
Accessible kitchen stocked with cookware, dinnerware, and utensils.
Pantry area to store your snacks! Door leads to accessible primary bathroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

About this property

Barbara's Dream

Make Barbara's Dream your home base for your next group beach vacation in beautiful Emerald Isle! Just a five-minute walk from the beach, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with an attached sunroom can comfortably sleep 10. When the sun sets, enjoy watching a movie on one of the 5 televisions, play ping-pong, cornhole, darts, and a variety of other available games. The two-car garage includes a full-size washer and dryer for your use.

The space:

The bottom floor of the home is fully wheelchair accessible. The downstairs includes a queen-sized primary bedroom, primary bathroom with large shower, fully equipped kitchen, dining table, large sectional couch, and attached sunroom with pull-out queen mattress. Head upstairs for two additional bedrooms- one with a queen mattress and the other with two twin beds and one full-size bed. The two upstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with bathtub and shower. There is an outdoor shower located outside of the sunroom for your post-beach convenience. A two-car garage contains a full-size washer and dryer and refrigerator/freezer. There is a ping-pong table, cornhole boards, a dart board, a large Jenga game, and other games available to play. Each bedroom includes a television with Apple TV and other smart TV capabilities. Get your work done on your trip with super-fast WiFi.

Guest access:

Guests have access to the entire space except for three locked storage closets. Enjoy your stay!

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House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM
Check out before 2:00 PM
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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

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 43 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barbara's Dream pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barbara's Dream?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barbara's Dream on 12 July 2026 start from NZ$340, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Barbara's Dream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barbara's Dream?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Barbara's Dream?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Barbara's Dream located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Plantation are also within 2 miles (3 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host in a wonderful house. Could not ask for better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Island time!!!!!

We had a fantastic short stay the owner was very pleasant with tons of local knowledge for the kind of places we were looking to visit!! Will be staying again if hebwill have us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent H.

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

Great for children

Jeff was amazing and his communication/assistance is impeccable. This place was great for my family - especially the children. Walking distance to the beach with plenty of toys/games/towels that made the stay perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam D.

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

Beach Trip

Great place for my friends and I on our beach trip. The place was great and very clean. He gave us plenty towels, and some donuts on the first day we were there! My one complaint would be on room had a bit of a fish smell to it, but overall this was a great stay, I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady S.

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

Excellent place to stay, very short walk to the beach. Plenty of towels and linens. Games to play.

Was an awesome getaway and the host was great. Excellent communication, had plenty of games to play for everyone. Had a great time even though it did rain because there was plenty of room in the house for 4 kids and 4 adults to be compfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April S.

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

Excellent place to stay!

Everything about our trip was great! Our host Jeff was great as well! The house was clean and comfortable. We have stayed at several vacation rentals and Barbara’s Dream was by far the best stocked and equipped for a family. Plenty of necessities, we didn’t have to purchase anything extra. Even had laundry supplies!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erika p.

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

Ericks birthday weekend

Our stay was great. Jeff was an awesome host and provided us with supplies if we had forgotten ours. Had plenty of games that we could play and was spacious. Overall we would be definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Sheila

We were only there for 2 nights for our son’s beach wedding. Perfect amount of room. Lovely care packages and hand delivered donuts from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Barbara’s Dream House.

Beautiful house and much larger than it looks from the outside. New and modern upgrades. Sleeping for even large families and guests, there is also a Rec Room. Close walking distance to beach, quiet , safe neighborhood. Jeff is the Best Host with Most!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

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

Island time

oh man Jeff was by far one of the greatest host I have ever came in contact with, the house was amazing he even left care packages in case you forgot anything like soap tooth brush shaving kit. The house was beautiful and located in a perfect area just a short walk to the beach or if you want to rent the golf cart just a quick drive down. I look forward to coming back for another family get together at Barbara’s dream the two nights wasn’t enough to enjoy everything around the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

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

Above Expectations

First and foremost the host is the best of all time. So very polite and helpful. He was so attentive to our needs. I thank God for him. His property was exactly what we needed. My husband is a disabled veteran and is in a wheelchair. The house was a proper fit for him and our family. We had an amazing short vacation. I pray he will allow us to visit again. And the golf cart was an added fun experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

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

Amazing Amenities and Host

This was the perfect house for our family vacation. Walking distance from the beach and the golf cart made taking our chairs and boards so much easier. Our host was THE best host we have rented from ever!! He showed up upon arrival with the famous flip flop donuts and gave us a tour which allowed us to know the area and where we wanted to shop and eat from day one. The house was stocked with more than we expected including a basket of snacks and travel sized toiletries in every bedroom. The beds and furniture were comfortable and the downstairs bathroom had a beautiful large walk-in shower. He has thought of everything from the outside lighting and seating, games for a rainy day (we had beautiful weather so no time for that), and even a bluetooth speaker in the golf cart our kids loved using on evening rides to the sound side. The garage has a full sized w/d as well as a second fridge for drinks and a standing freezer. Plenty of parking for multiple cars. Truly the perfect home away from home. We don’t typically vacation in the same area year after year but we definitely want to be a returning guest. Thank you for your hospitality!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

A wonderful weekend

We spent a weekend here while our kids were swimming in a swim meet. We were a party of 3 adults and 4 teenagers. The house was spotless. It felt very warm and inviting. On the dining room table was a basket full of snacks, which was an unexpected surprise. There were also little baskets in each bedroom of toothbrushes, toothpaste, creams, shaving cream etc.... Communication between the owner and myself was terrific. He told me he would pop over to introduce himself after we settled in. He came in with a box of donuts from a local bakery to welcome us to the island and to his home. We had a great time getting to know him, finding out about the history of his home and listening to some stories about his life on the island. There are so many things to do at the house, which we appreciated, especially on the first day when we got there and it was raining. Ping pong, darts and many board games. There are comfy hammock swings and a pretty wooden swing in the yard under the trees, which we all enjoyed during the weekend. We all had a wonderful time and are already planning a return visit. The host is incredible and makes you feel right at home. So much to do for adults and kids. We'd recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malik M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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