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SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now!

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A treehouse with a wooden deck and a staircase leading up to it.
A study area with a desk, chair, lamp, framed picture, and a shelf with decorative items.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher. Decorative shells and a starfish are displayed on the upper cabinets.
A cozy living room with a yellow accent wall, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with blinds, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • 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

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Pocosin Wilderness and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Emerald Forest Golf and Flatwaters Paddling are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 36 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now!?

As of 28 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$5,139, 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 SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SALT AIR and OCEAN BREEZES! August is open, and the beach is calling! Book now! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Emerald Isle Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property,lovely hostess

We had a wonderful time here at Simple Pleasures everything was just perfect and our hostess was the best checking in with us and making sure we had everything necessary for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for being our guests at Simple Pleasures! You left everything so perfect that I actually thought the cleaning crew had come in! Great guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super comfortable stay

We stayed at the house with my adult kids and some friends. The house was super comfortable and I loved the outside seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review from your stay last year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time at simple pleasures

We had a wonderful time. The surrounding decks were great early in the morning and late at night. The stars were incredible every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Nancy...thank you so much for your 5 star review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. And funny what a small world it is! We hope to see you again as our guests! Best regards, Walton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Divine!

We had a great stay at Simple Pleasures. The beach cottage was just as described and more. Our host, Walton, was accommodating and a pleasure to communicate with. The cottage was spacious and cosey at the same time. Overall just a great place to spend a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Karen, Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we enjoyed having you as our guests! We hope that you will come back to Simple Pleasures again!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Spacious and wonderful

Quiet neighborhood, safe for kids(even though we had no kids with us). Wonderful kitchen. If cooking for a large crowd and enjoying good meals together this place was the best. Beach access close and convenient. Thoroughly great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation at Simple Pleasures

Great place to stay! Beautiful house. Felt right at home. Loved the wrap-around decks. Short walk to beach. Quiet neighborhood. Wonderful host! Walton was super friendly and very responsive! Wonderful Vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Ashley, I wanted to thank you so much for your lovely review of Simple Pleasures! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will chose to vacation with us again. Thanks again, Best regards, Walton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

We enjoyed the whole week. It went by too fast. The house was very comfortable and relaxing. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July 2025

Beautiful house and great, quiet neighborhood! Just a very short walk to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked, which was very helpful since we love to cook. There was even dishwasher and laundry detergent! The owner was super responsive. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Breeze

Wrap around deck. Illuminated by the blue light of the moon. Ocean waves heard stroking the beach. A home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
It was an absolute pleasure having you as our guests at Simple Pleasures! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will come back and be our guests again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Name Fits

Simple Pleasures! We had a nice relaxing week in a quiet neighborhood. Nothing fancy but perfect family house. Great communication with the owner and easy check-in process. Approximately 5 minute walk to beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
I am really glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for being our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location, check-in was easy and Walton, the host, went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. It's a beach house - so has some normal wear and is a bit dated but is clean and comfortable! We espcially enjoyed sitting on the top balcony, listening to the waves, delighting in the breezes and just relaxing. It's an easy walk to the beach and there are many chairs provided. Beds, baths, etc are comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciated all of the feedback! And I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Simple Pleasures!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet lovely cozy beach home

My children and nephew and I stayed for a week this July and had just the best time here! Plenty of beds and bathrooms and the layout worked great so that we could be together or chill out on our own. We loved the wrap around porches and the cozy nooks and sitting places! The house had everything and the host is beyond hospitable! She helped us with our dates, with bike rentals and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. 10 out of 10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Jane, Thank you so much for your awesome review of our property! I am so glad you had a great week and I am glad the house had everything you needed! Please come be our guests again! You were also a great guest! Best regards, Walton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great price

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Simple Pleasures! The house is spacious, well-maintained, and furnished with everything that you need. We had 10 people staying there and no one felt crowded. Having 3 1/2 baths was a huge plus. The neighborhood is quiet and it's a short walk from the house to the beach. Walton is a wonderful host and kept in touch throughout the process and stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so very much for your review and for being our guests at Simple Pleasures! I am so glad your stay was great!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay!

This is a great house in a great location. Quiet neighborhood, a block and a half from the beach access. Not too far from shops and restaurants. The house itself has a great deck on each level that fully encircles the house, which is fun. The decor is definitely dated, but it’s functional. You’ll see a stray bug from time to time inside, but that’s island living!This is a great place for families with kids, since two of the bedrooms have two twin beds. My kids enjoyed it a lot. The host is very kind, and is easily reachable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you so much for the review! And thank you so much for staying with us at Simple Pleasures. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I loved this property and owner!

This place was great! It was about a 3 minute walk to the public access beach, it was clean, well stocked, and a joy to stay. My friends and family had a wonderful vacation. I was in contact with the owner with some issue that arose (that where out of her control and no fault of her own) an she responded immediately and dealt with the problem. Moreover, she contacted me when I arrived to make sure I got in okay an that there were no issues. Very friendly and accommodating owner! Great place to stay in a great area. I would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
I wanted to say thank you again for this amazing review and I am so glad you enjoyed a great week at Simple Pleasures! Thank you for understanding about the HVAC issue and for sending me the pictures. Please come enjoy our property and the coast again! Best regards, Walton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had fun despite rained out weekend!

We enjoyed our stay at Walton’s beautiful beach house, five-minutes’ walk to the beach, with room to relax on a quiet bend on the street. Even though we had five rainy days due to a stalled tropical storm, our family of six made good use of puzzles, games, a well-appointed kitchen and places to just relax. Walton is a conscientious and responsive host! Despite the challenging weather, Walton checked in to make sure we were safe and comfortable. We appreciate her so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2024
Thank you so much for being our guests at Simple Pleasures! You were great guests and we hope that you will come back and vacation with us next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful gem for a perfect vacation

We had such a wonderful time at Simple Pleasures. The house is well appointed with a sea view, wonderful crosswind and conveniently close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood that is also close to groceries, shopping, and restaurants. It had everything we needed for our beach vacation, including beach gear! And the beach is amazing… great swimming, walking and not crowded. Gas grill was large and even included an extra gas tank. Walton was very responsive and helpful and attentive to our needs. Great experience all around. Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for your amazing review! I am so glad your week ended up being great! Thanks for being our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house close to the beach

This was a great house close to the beach and the sound side dock at the boat ramp. We were less than 5 minutes to the beach or could walk right across the road to the soundside fishing dock. There is a fishing cart with rod holders to haul gear to the beach or dock. Nice size rooms and anything you could need for cooking in the kitchen. Jack & Jill bathroom for the twin bed bedrooms worked out great for the kids. Bonus was you can see the ocean from the decks, was not expecting that. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you again for your great review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple pleasures was a great getaway

The location was fantastic, and grants you use to the neighborhood only beach access, which only has 4 steps down leading to the beach. We were able to take two laden carts to the beach, only slightly lifting when going up. The kitchen was stocked with everything you may need and then some. I saw a panini press, blender, toaster, toaster over, drip coffee maker, and pots and pans, including a huge pot we used to make a boil in one night. The beds were comfortable and the linens and towels are brought fresh between visits.. There was some starter papertowels and TP but we brought extra. There are board games and puzzles, and a few sand toys for kids. Communication with the owner was excellent, and we felt taken care of. She even has an emergency handy man in case you need it. We had a great time enjoying the beach and we would gladly return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Oh my gosh...Thank you SO much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to have you as our guests at Simple Pleasures! We hope you will return again in the future! Best regards, Walton
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I must start by saying that Walton is incredibly kind and attentive; she is always available to answer any questions guests might have and responds quickly. The house is wonderful and spacious. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. It is located a short distance from the beach; you can walk there and enjoy the breeze. Emerald Isle Beach is beautiful, with turquoise waters—simply a dream beach.Walton even provides a beach cart, umbrella, chairs, and towels (though we didn't use the towels, as we brought our own).The house features a large, fully equipped kitchen with every utensil one could imagine or need. The kitchen is on the third floor; the living room is also very spacious and located on the same level, along with a bathroom and the laundry room.It is a very large, comfortable, and charming house, all decorated with a nice beach touch. Rent it if you are traveling in a large group; everyone will be very comfortable. Thanks Walton for your kindness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simple Pleasures , lasting memories.

Our family had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed all the decks and the open living/kitchen area on the top level.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for your great review! I am sorry I haven't responded back until now! We would love to have you back to stay again with us! It truly is a great place!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at Simple Pleasures

Group of 8, 2 families, enjoyed a lovely week at this property. Host was thorough, helpful, and readily available. Property was clean, spacious, and well-appointed. Excellent a/c kept us cool during a hot week. Close access to beautiful beach. Recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for your awesome review! My apologies that I haven't gotten back to you until now! We hope you will join us again for another vacation at Simple Pleasures!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place near the beach

Loved the house -was comfortable and a great distance to the beach. Note that the 5th bedroom listed is actually the top floor (kitchen and living room area).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Isle

Super location with an easy walk to the beach and quick drive to shops etc. The kitchen was very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for your great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Another great week at EI

Owner was very easy to work with. House was really nice and stocked with everything we needed. It was nestled away in a quiet neighborhood with a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Thank you so much for reviewing Simple Pleasures! I hope you will come back and stay again with us!
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