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Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with a dining set, pendant lights, and a view of the backyard.
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, string lights, and a covered seating area.
A living room with a wooden wall, a flat-screen TV, a white entertainment unit, a patterned rug, a glass coffee table, and a striped sofa.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a blue patterned floor.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the second floor, and a driveway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in The Point, a neighbourhood in Emerald Isle. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are local attractions and 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. Scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding 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 Woods Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riptidez - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Prior Engagement: Pet Friendly Beach Cottage at Emerald Isle on The Point located?

Located in The Point, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Emerald Isle Woods Park, Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Plantation 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 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prior Engagement provides everything you need for a beautiful stay on The Point at Emerald Isle. A well stocked, nicely decorated home located very close to the beach access. Would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’d recommend this house to anyone who wants an amazing beach vacation getaway! Super close to the beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our family close to the beach. Warm, comfortable and kid/dog friendly. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our dog loved the rear yard and its many visitors, deer, squirrels and birds of all kinds. The kitchen is a little dated but very adequate. The house is situated in a great neighborhood and very close to the beach access which we really like. We found lots of activities that we gravitate to while on Emerald Isle. We also visited the refurbished Aquarium. All in all we enjoyed our stay at this quaint place on the Point end. This was a second visit and not the last.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We enjoyed the close access to the beach! The hosts were quick to respond when we reached out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to travel with a pet.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect, and it was just a 3 minute walk to the beach! Nice fenced backyard for our fur baby, plus quiet and private. House was almost at the point and the beaches there were flat and beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Prior Engagement! The house was clean and cozy and had everything we needed inside and outside. There are several grocery stores only a quick drive away and 2 different beach access points within a 3‐5 minute walk from the house. Check in/out instructions were simple and clear, and the host was very informative and communicative. Would definitely love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for our family Everything you can think of for the beach was already here from transport buggies to beach toys and chairs to fully stocked ready to cook and eat kitchen Very comfortable beds with linemen’s and pillows. I really can’t say enough good things about it The beach is literally just around the corner and easily accessible to one of the best beaches on the planet ast coast There’s not near as many people here and it’s mostly families and a a very relaxed vibe We will definitely stay here again The owners are very responsive to any messages and very accommodating and friendly I highly recommend Prior Engagement as a destination at Emerald Isle God Blesd
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our vacation at prior engagement

Convenient location for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying at Prior Engagement. The location of the house was perfect for us. The walk to the beach access was a reasonable distance. We loved the decks and the under the house sitting area. The hpuse was very nice and accommodating to our size family. We enjoyed being able to bring our dog to the beach for the first time and the fenced in back yard. I wanted to stay in a house near the point for the seclusion and the beach not being crowded on that end. I will say the walk from the beach access to the actual beach was a haul. It was long and up and down hills but that has nothing to do with the rental property. We will definitely stay at Prior Engaement again!!! Thank you so much Matt & Hilary for sharing your beautiful home with us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! We’ve stayed at this house before in the past and plan to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Time

We had an excellent time, the house was so nice, great location, easy access to the beach and point. Loved it and looking forward to going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

Lovely house for our family and had everything we needed for a relaxing week. Beach was a bonus! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house! Very short walk to the beach. Plenty of room for the 5 of us. Nice fenced in back yard for the pup. Great hang out space under the house. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Clean house, great location and not too far a walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Really nice home, great amenities. If you bring your pup, it’s the absolute perfect setup!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Everything was great. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem at The Point - block from the beach

We loved our stay. The house is wonderfully cozy with a well stocked kitchen for family meals. The dogs appreciated the fenced-in yard. The property was well situated in a quiet neighborhood only a block from beach access. The Point is our favorite ocean getaway. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Girls weekend away

Excellent property for the money. Close to beach, stocked with household items (toilet paper, paper towels, spices, etc), clean, owners nice and respond promptly, great outdoor space and worked well for our group of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental for family and dog

We had a very nice trip to Emerald Isle. Property is well maintained and great for our family of 4 and two friends. Location great at end of the island - very quiet. Perfect for our dog as well. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
Cathy, thanks for taking time to review. Glad you guys and the pup had a fun time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great time

Great place a little dated but great place to have pets but long walk after a knee replacement
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

May 2025

Our family visited Emerald Isle for my daughter's wedding May 2025. Excellent location. Detailed instructions were provided about house and location. House was clean and neat. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Beach Weekend

If you are looking for a great family getaway Prior Engagement is great and well stocked! Just grab your beach towels and go plenty of toys for the kids to play with as well. Just a short walk to the beach with the convenient cart, bikes and umbrella too!! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Memories

The beach house was adorable and perfect for our family of 6 adults. It was a nice walk to the beach and the time at the water was amazing. We will define be back to EI
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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