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Sound View Serenity: Great views of Bogue Sound & 10 minute walk to beach

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a small deck.
A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area.
A living room with a TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Emerald Isle Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Flatwaters Paddling
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. Emerald Forest Golf and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hammocks Beach State Park. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flatwaters Paddling - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Marine Corps Air Station New River - 53 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 38 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costal Haze - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sound View Serenity: Great views of Bogue Sound & 10 minute walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sound View Serenity: Great views of Bogue Sound & 10 minute walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sound View Serenity: Great views of Bogue Sound & 10 minute walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sound View Serenity: Great views of Bogue Sound & 10 minute walk to beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sound View Serenity: Great views of Bogue Sound & 10 minute walk to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Emerald Isle Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Flatwaters Paddling. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property. Location, wagon, beach chairs, beach towels and toys, layout of the house, screened in porch and decks, view.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very quiet neighborhood good layout. kitchen had everything, extra blanks and pillows where provided. Would recommend staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bogue Sound View

Calm and relaxing. This is the type of property and owners that is a homerun for VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you Paul. It was great having you back and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to having you visit again in the future. Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaways

We had a great time here. The house was perfect for us. It's in a quiet neighborhood but close to the beach and local attractions, and overlooking the sound. The hosts were very communicative. They also have a nice binder full of local attractions, restaurants recommendations, maps, etc., that we found super helpful. It was a really nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay on EI!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely place to stay. The location is great, the common areas are wonderful. The screened in porch is excellent. Things I wish were better: the beds were all very uncomfortable - we put a mattress on the floor and one of us slept on the couch. They have a major ant problem… we are a tidy bunch but we couldn’t keep the ants out of our food. We had a great trip, but wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
This is the first complaint we have ever received about our mattresses so we will have to look into it for next season. However, we realize we definitely need a better mitigation strategy for the kitchen ants and will be working with our exterminator and cleaners to get it resolved ASAP.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sound-side view

Staying on the sound-side lends itself to calm and relaxation. Having used VRBO many times, we have learned to lean towards owner managed properties. Doing so again for this property paid off. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
Thanks Paul, it was great having you and we are grateful you chose our place. We would welcome you back anytime. Tim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place with a View

This is our second time staying at this lovely home. It has great views of the sound. Big fat bunnies that like to eat in the yard. It is perfect for our family. We had 3 teens and me and my spouse. The two living room areas make it perfect. They can watch their shows and we watch ours. Also plenty of games, puzzles, etc.. That keep us busy when in the home. Walk to the beach was not bad at all!! Would highly recommend this property to anyone. The neighborhood is very quiet and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway with Beautiful Water View

We truly enjoyed our stay on Emerald Isle. The water view from the kitchen, living room, and deck was fantastic, and there were lots of opportunities to observe a variety of birds (egrets, herons, pelicans, etc.). The yard is pretty and frequented by wild rabbits that we also enjoyed watching. The owners have done a great job with the space (indoors and out) - it is inviting, comfortable, and feels larger than the actual square footage would suggest. The decor is perfect - beachy but not overboard! The walk to the beach is exactly as described (10 minutes), and the beach wagon, chairs, etc., are nice to have available. We will definitely stay here when we come back to Emerald Isle!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing! We had 7 of my family saying here. We all fit comfortably and were able to be together and separate at times. There were two amazing outdoor spaces to enjoy in the mornings and evenings for reading, coffee, adult beverages, enjoying the serene views, etc. We had so much fun seeing all the wildlife that came to visit while we were there. Bunnies, an entire deer family (the fawns were adorable!!!), and the egrets in the sound, and pelicans that flew overhead. The only issue for us was the sugar ants. The owners did state that the property gets them and there were ant traps that did help. However we had to put dry foods in the microwave and oven to prevent the ants from finding it. We weren't able to keep food in the pantry, a new box of Captain Crunch Berries got infested with ants. Bummer, but we fixed the issue after finding that out. We appreciated the use of the beach toys and wagon provided. We didn't have to pack any which saved us a ton of space in our car. The walk to the beach was super easy and close. Would definitely stay here again. The hosts were so quick to respond and so great! Thanks again, loved our stay!
Two bucks in the back yard
Two little fawns in the side yard
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
We have an exterminator who comes monthly. For this issue, we had him come immediately to spray the interior and put out traps which seems to have helped. Unfortuately sugar ants do love sugar!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2026 was our third year spending a week in the property. We like the vibe on the sound side and have found getting around by car to be easy. We also bicycled to The Point every other morning. Two morning we played pickleball down by the police station. We didn't have an ant or bug problem, but your mileage may vary. There were enough sealable containers in the pantry which we used just in case. There are plenty of fancier and newer places on the island. Regardless, we keep returning to this sound-side property and plan to do so again during July 2027.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Great to have you back again Paul. As always, we are really happy to know you enjoyed your stay. Tim & Margee
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