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‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches!

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Emerald Isle Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 800 Sq Ft | 2 Steps Required
Beach Access (Walking Distance)
Exterior
Living Room | Free WiFi
Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 374.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches!

Sitting a short walk from the beach, this Emerald Isle vacation rental promises relaxing days spent on North Carolina's shores. Outdoor adventure can be found at Hammocks Beach State Park where you can explore sand dunes or rent a kayak for a day on the water. Drive the 2 miles to Salty Pirate Waterpark to make a splash on a sunny afternoon before returning home to the 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment. End the day with a cookout with friends and family as you make use of the backyard's grill!

-- THE PROPERTY --

30 Yards to the Beach | Free WiFi & Smart TVs | Well-Equipped Kitchen | Private Grills | Wood Flooring Throughout

Perfect for those seeking relaxation on North Carolina’s shores, this Emerald Isle apartment offers a retreat near the beach with the comforts of home.

Bedroom: Queen Bed, Twin Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Beach sand walkways (30 yards across the street), gas & charcoal grill, picnic table, shared outdoor wash station and yard space
BEACH SUPPLIES: Packed wagon w/ 2 boogie boards, skimboard, beach umbrellas, 4 folding chairs, sandcastle-building set, snorkel set, swimming goggles
INDOOR LIVING: DVD player, large picture windows, 4-person table, 2 flat-screen Roku Smart TVs w / access to free Netflix & Sling
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, refrigerator, stove/oven, drip coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, blender, waffle maker, cooking basics
GENERAL: Air conditioning, free WiFi, linens/towels, suitable for children, suitable for elderly, hair dryer, curling iron, iron & board, copier, printer & scanner, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2 steps required, single-story home
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)
ADDT'L ACCOMMODATIONS: 3 additional properties are available on-site with separate nightly rates. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES + PARKS: Emerald Isle Beach (30 yards), Emerald Isle Woods Park (2.8 miles), Bicentennial Park (7.4 miles), Hammocks Beach State Park (10.4 miles), Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area (11.5 miles), Fort Macon State Park (19.8 miles)
THINGS TO DO: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier (1.0 miles), Salty Pirate Waterpark (2.0 miles), Fun World Motorsports (2.2 miles), Barrier Island Kayaks Rentals and Guided Tours (6.5 miles), Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway (8.8 miles), North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (12.8 miles)
DINING: Kathryn’s Bistro & Martini Bar (0.6 miles), The Trading Post; Southern Food & Spirits (0.8 miles), Surf’s Up Grill & Bar (1.0 miles), Rucker Johns Restaurant (1.6 miles), Shark’s Den Sports Bar & Grill (1.7 miles), Caribsea (1.9 miles), Jackie’s American Grille (2.3 miles), The Boro Restaurant & Bar (7.5 miles)
AIRPORTS: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (39.8 miles), Raleigh-Durham International Airport (156.0 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $50 fee (+fees & taxes, dogs only, max of 2)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This single-story home requires 2 steps to access

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 apartment is on the waterfront. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Emerald Forest Golf and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting. With scuba diving and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 38 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 54 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 - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is ‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at ‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches!?

As of 21 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches! on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$293, 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.

What time is check-in at ‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ‘1 Ocean Fun:' Emerald Isle Apt, Steps to Beaches! located?

Situated in Emerald Isle, this beach apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 27 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kait

LOCATION!

The place was just what we wanted for a long weekend. The location is perfect, linens, shampoo, and paper towels provided. I felt the place was clean & looked like the photos. The only thing i would add is that there will be people staying above you. Other than that, we had a great time with our dogs and loved the beach. We would stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena P.

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

Cute Place

The best part was the location. So close to the beach and accessible to those who have difficulties with stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dave C.

Moldy, the furniture all looks like it comes from free side walk pick up and is all broken. There's no practical things, like a floor mat. The kitchenette has all the things listed, but you wouldn't want to use the for fear of ending up in the ER. We did cancel our stay and get refunded, that was the best part.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Nice place close to the ocean

Everything was as described. And great location. Shower was small but other than that it was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Best kept secret out there!

What a aweet deal! Private parking with easy short walk (few minutes) to the beach. Everything you need to relax and enjoy the surf and get away from the day to day grind!Definately coming back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Madison M.

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

Overall Good Stay

Overall the property was good with a great location. However, when we got there at 4 to check in, it was still being cleaned so we had to wait a few minutes. It was no big deal but we were told check in was at 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

WV S.

Disliked: Check-in, communication
I traveled to NC with my sister and her husband arriving at the rental at 3:50. I had them drop me off and told them I would wait the 10 minutes until check in time. As I walked towards rental my phone rang and it was the property manager wanting to know what I was doing there before 4 and that I was holding up the maintenance man from doing his job. He demanded that I leave and not come back til 4. I'm not sure what I was holding up as I had just arrived and there was no maintenance man present. I had rented a golf cart for the week so I got on it and went to my sister's rental. As far as rental itself, very outdated and toilet wouldn't completely flush.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rebecca W.

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

To be honest.

It needs updated BAD. I felt I just stayed at my teenage sons bachelor pad and need to wash everything I own twice. Great location, but bad accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Property is dated and a bit worn down but acceptable. Space was.good for 2 people and our dog, that we crate when away, any more and it will be tight accommodations. Shower stall is quite small and.some larger people or clostrophobics may find it too small to work but worked fine for us. Public beach access is right accross the street, the pier a couple blocks and grocery store a couple blocks more. If your just looking for a place to sleep and shower, your not going to find a better deal in Emerald Isle, in season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Beth P.

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

Great Location Needs Updated

Check-process was easy, proximity to beach was great, reasonably priced. Issues; The full size mattress was either broken or damaged. The imbalance of mattress made it impossible to sleep on that side of bed (slump in the middle). When contacting the owner they were polite but then sent some one who entered while not there and then told it wasn't an issue. The bed needs replaced. Other issues. (curtains are transparent no privacy). Very limited on useable towels, minimal bedding linens no spare or additional. Would recommend adding better quality towels and usable linens. It appears the place is a work in progress and hopefully updated in the near future. You're paying for beach proximity and that's about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what the site showed on line

Furniture smelled and was broken, cooking dishes were not clean. Only had 2 towels and 2 wash clothes for two people for a week . Shower was very small. Oven door wouldn't stay closed while cooking. We left 3 days early and returned home from a week long vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melanie B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Meh...

The good... The porperty is only a block from the beach. Short drive to multiple restaurants/stores. Allowed dogs. The bad.. Everything in the house was covered in sand when we arrived. The front door has mold on the weatherstriping. Multiple of the drop-ceiling tiles seemed like they were about to fall down along with looking wet or like they were previously wet. The listing made it seem as though there was a private walkway to the beach, there was not. All around a lot smaller than the pictures made it seem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ruth W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worst property evet!#

Pictures are misleading. Property is poorly maintained. Has had multiple water leaks in the bathroom and bedroom. Window blinds were broken, several electric baseboard heating units were coming off the wall. We left a day early after the previous night at 10:30 pm water began leaking over the bed!! Maintenance came and opened up the ceiling to find a pipe that had a garbage bag taped around as a fix. It was wrapped with a pan in the ceiling tile to catch water leaking!!!! The bathroom had serious leak issues because the linen closet door is coming apart. Avoid this property. We were not offered a refund just a opportunity to move to another unit or get a free night in the off season. After the two days we spent with this host's property, we have no desire to stay with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki M.

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

Close to the beach

We took a chance on this place since it didn't have any reviews and we would rent it again in the future. Here are some takeaways from our stay: Pros: -Best thing about this place is that it's located close to the beach! -Beach wagon provided was great to carry chairs, cooler, umbrella to beach! -Hot water stayed hot for both my husband and I to shower -Provided plenty of towels/washcloths -For the most part, a clean place to stay Cons: -Find a new cleaning crew- sink and shower faucets and shower bar were nasty with black sludge. Replacing and updating these hardwares would make a great difference -tiny shower-need to put a suction cup shower shelf in shower to hold shampoos/bodywashes. Built in "shower shelves" don't hold anything -replace storm door...there are sharp, rusty bolts poking through the old storm door that attach the sign for the place that can easily cut someone (storm door did not latch bc it was missing the part that was suppose to be on the door casing for it to latch to) -the person above us the days we were there (5/31-6/3) was a very LOUD WALKER! It sounded like they stomped everywhere they walked. We had to run the ac fan so it would drown out the "stomping" that took place each morning at 530! Also, the unit above this one has an entrance that's on ground level and the stairs to that space go up the other side of this unit's living room...it's pretty noisy when someone is going in and out (this is no fault to the owners of this unit, this is just info that I'd like to know before renting a place) If you're wanting to do any cooking...you probably don't want to do it here....extremely outdated kitchen. Looked retro in the pictures but ended up very dated. I know it sounds like a lot of cons, but being so close to the beach and being a mostly clean property, we would definitely return! Also, Danielle, the guest contact, was great and helpful each time we called!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cori

Great location

We loved the short walk to the beach and short drive to all the things we needed. Enough space for our small family to share. Definitely needs a good clean and some updates but great temporary living space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Pleasant

I enjoyed my stay, the place is older but I knew that based on the listing so it was fine with me. The location is great and it is a quiet neighborhood. The price was reasonable and the apartment was clean. Nothing fancy but it was functional and very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison W.

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

Great location!

Location is perfect. Fine for a weekend getaway if you are spending all of your time on the beach. Many upgrades are needed, but it’s functional, was clean on our arrival, and in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Arzin Adair

Nice for our short stay

As far as we are concerned better than a hotel room or sharing with my family down the beach. Convenient to stores and restaurants. Great for easy dog walking and beach access. Just wouldn't be comfortable planning any meals in a very basic kitchen. I don't like to cook on vacation anyway. Apartment was clean and well maintained.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerry B.

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

Fishing fever

Excellent place to crash after days of fishing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be renovated correctly. Shower was so small you can hardly turn around. The whole place was probably was very nice back in the early 60s. The owner was very nice but he was up most of the night moving stuff in unit above !!! I left one day early as I was just not very comfortable staying in this place. Would not rent again ever!!! No way
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very cozy place, Danielle was extremely helpful and friendly. loved it, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Avoid

Pics on the website obviously are not up to date. I’m not sure where to start on the issues w/this property. There were water stains & what appeared to be mold all over the drop ceiling tiles, the whole property was permeated with a smell of mildew, AC was provided by temp/portable units & the kitchen is basically unusable in my opinion, appliances appear to be straight out of the 50’s or so. Bathroom left a lot to be desired as well, ie very tiny shower. Property manager was the bright spot, she was very helpful & responded to text messages very quickly & resolved our TV issues in a very timely manner. Basically For the cost per night it is way overpriced, if it was right on the beach w/these issues is one thing but being a block back & in desperate need of repair & an update just does not justify the cost outlay for the room. It looks like my 1st college apartment except in worse condition. I have pics in case anyone doubts this review. I would avoid this rental if possible, we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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

Very close to the beach

The house is across the street from the beach and a great walking distance to ships and restaurants. The unit was pretty clean although very dated. Decorated nicely. We never used the kitchen. They have a hose at the front of the house that’s great for washing off sand after a day at the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christa H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location but really needs some work

Upon arrival to Emerald Isle I contacted the designated contact person for our stay. I had checked with her earlier in the week to see if we could check in early which she said she couldn't guarantee and I fully understand that in peak season. However, we didn't even get our keys from the office until almost 4:45 (check in was 4). No apologies, explination or anything. The location of this rental was great. Right across the street from a large beach access. It was your basic beach apartment rental. It was in a unit that had 4 apartments. The parking was very inconvenient as they had designated spots for each unit, which is fine, but our unit spot was on the complete opposite side of the building which made unloading more difficult. There was no central air which I had specifically asked about before booking and was assured there was. They did have two large free standing AC units inside. One in the bedroom and one in the living room. That left the kitchen and bathroom very hot! It is a pet friendly rental which we appreciated but the cloth couch smelled like wet, dirty dog. You were not able to sit on it. The bedroom was fine and comfortable. The bed was pretty good. The kitchen was a tiny OLD unit from the 1960's apartments. It worked but was difficult. The hinges on the oven door however were broken so it closed on my arm burning it pretty good. The shower was so small my husband didn't even fit and he is not huge 6'1" and 200lbs. There were bugs in every corner, Water spots and leaks in the cieling tiles. Rust and peeling paint on doors. I say all this because it wasn't a cheap booking. We paid a lot of money for three nights of which the first one we couldn't even get in until 5 and then had to be checked out promptly at 10am on our last day. I feel like I have always used VRBO to rent from individual owners who cared. This ended up being a vacation rental company with no personality or personal touches. I was very disappointed We made the best of our stay and had a good time but I willl NEVER rent from anything Evolve manages again!. I feel like VRBO should reconsider its partnership with them! RENTERS BEWARE
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

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

Couldn't beat the location!

We really enjoyed our stay this past week - it was such a treat to just walk across the street and be on a beautiful, open beach. For those of you staying here with pets - dogs are allowed on the beach as long as they're on a leash. The rental had almost everything we needed for the week. Some things to keep in mind: - You do not need to bring charcoal/fuel for grilling. It's already there. There is also outdoor seating available behind the rental. - You might opt to bring your own drinking water or filter. - Some kitchen stuff you might want to bring - a colander, aluminum foil, dish soap/sponges, coffee filters, cooking oil, extra paper towels. - The toiletries that were provided were a few rolls of toilet paper and hand soap for the sinks. Bring anything else that you might need. There is a hairdryer there. - If the AC has been off for a while, it might feel a little moist in there. Definitely throw it on when you arrive - it'll be more comfortable in a few hours. - If you plan on going to The Point to check out the sunset - do it! It's awesome. Plan ahead for parking, though. There aren't many spots and the walk is a few miles otherwise. We had a great week and will definitely return to EI!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

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