Emerald Isle Escape - New, Completely Renovated Oceanfront Duplex - Vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2100 square feet

Totally refreshed and freshly furnished in 2024, oceanfront Emerald Isle Escape makes it simple to relax and appreciate the handsome, pristine beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, one of the least busy beaches in the Southeast. Savor the ocean air and vistas from the outside decks of this oceanfront 5-bedroom, 4-bath duplex, or take a few steps down the sloping, private boardwalk, and you'll be on the sand!

The entry floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a laundry area. The roomy oceanfront master suite has a king bed with storage, a sizable dresser and mirror, two bedside tables, a sitting chair, a closet, and a Intelligent TV. There is a slider to the deck and outside seating for two to listen to the waves and savor the impressive ocean vistas. The well-lit master bathroom has an upsized, single-bowl sink with plenty of storage and an additional shelving area to the left of the shower for towels and extras. The shower has two glass shelves for your supplies and a handheld showerhead.

The oceanfront queen bedroom on this floor has a queen-size storage bed, two bedside tables, a tall, narrow chest of drawers, and a Intelligent TV. There is room in the closet to store your suitcases but no hanging area because it's under the stairs. The slider in this room leads to the deck and outside seating and is shared with the master. The double bunk bedroom on this floor is ideal for families or additional guests. It is located on the roadside of the home and has a huge chest of drawers, a bedside table, a Intelligent TV, and a closet.

The second bathroom on this floor for the queen and bunk rooms is well-lit and has some storage space to the right of the shower and under the vanity. It has a handheld showerhead and a curtain instead of a shower door to accommodate giving kids baths. The laundry area is on this floor and has a enormous capacity washer and dryer. There is a laundry basket, a Shark vacuum, a mop/broom, and an iron and ironing board if needed.

Up the stairs to the third floor, you'll find an open floor plan with the main living area, a dining area, a entirely equipped kitchen, a queen bedroom, and a bathroom with a huge, tiled shower. Appreciate ocean vistas from the couches, dining, or kitchen, or open the slider and step out onto the deck and feel the breeze while you relax. There’s an outside table with 4 Adirondack chairs and two additional bar-height Adirondack chairs to enjoy the outdoor space.

The living room area has seating for 12 with two upsized couches, two upsized chairs with sizable ottomans, an adjustable height coffee table, three end tables, and a 65" Intelligent TV with surround sound. The furnishings is really comfortable, and it’s a big enough space to hang out when you’re in from the beach.

The dining table is bar height and seats 6. The upsized bar has seating for 4 more and a lot of serving or workspace. The kitchen is completely equipped with serve and cookware and has a Keurig, a huge griddle, a toaster oven/toaster combo, and an additional countertop ice maker in addition to the new frig/freezer with water and ice maker, sink disposal, dishwasher, microwave, and cooktop/oven. The kitchen has plenty of storage, and there's also a modest pantry closet right off the kitchen.

The queen bedroom on this floor has a queen storage bed, a chest of drawers, a bedside table, a closet, and a Intelligent TV. It has no ocean view, but it's the only bedroom on this floor and will use the bathroom with the biggest shower. The bathroom on this floor has an gorgeous, large tiled shower with seating and two shelves and a nice vanity with good lighting and storage.

Back down to the first floor, you'll find a large master suite with a living area and a full bath with shower. You do have to go outside of the home to get to this room, but it is really nice. Inside this separate entrance master suite, there's a king-size storage bed, a large dresser with a mirror, and two bedside tables, but it does not have a closet. There's also a comfortable sectional that pulls out into a full-size bed, am adjustable coffee table, and a 55" Intelligent TV. The bathroom for this suite has a shower with a modest seat and a handheld showerhead. This suite is ideal for when couples and families vacation together since it adds an additional inside living area and privacy. This suite has a private patio by the dunes with seating for two and a hammock, and the outside shower for the home is located to the right on the side of the home. The outside shower has hot and cold water, a rain head, a regular head, a foot wash, and a hose connection to wash you and your beach gear off.

Emerald Isle Escape was completely gutted and remodeled inside and out including the front porch and boardwalk to the beach in 2024, and we have done our best to make it as nice and comfortable for your vacation home as possible. We even added an additional hot water heater so when everybody heads off the beach at the same time to grab dinner at a local favorite, you shouldn't run out of hot water! Every room has a ceiling fan and Intelligent TV, and all three floors have separate A/C controls. All bed linens including the comforters, shams, and throw pillows will be freshly laundered after each stay. Besides being just steps from the ocean and uncrowded beach, the location of Emerald Isle Escape is great because as soon as you come off the EI bridge onto the island, you get into the right lane out of traffic, turn at the very first light, and are here in just a few mins.. You should be able to park 6 cars in the driveway.

Please be mindful that, like all homes on EI, there are visitors and full-time residents around this rental. You should relax, let loose, and have a great time on vacation, but this is not a event home. Please enjoy yourself as we always have when we are on vacation, but be mindful that reckless or obnoxious behavior will not be tolerated. We hope you will make Emerald Isle Escape your vacation home and that it will be everything you want it to be with a pristine beach, warm sun, soft waves, a light breeze, and comfortable accommodations. We sincerely hope you appreciate and enjoy being here as much as we do!

About the Area

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and MacDaddy's Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Know Before you Go

This property does not have elevators

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Rental property booking tips and tricks:

Getting the most from your vacation rental budget:

• Summer months are high season in Emerald Isle. To book the largest vacation home for your budget, we highly recommend reserving in the Fall or Spring. You'll benefit from lower rates, greater selection, beautiful weather and the absence of large crowds at local restaurants, tours, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during June, July, and August.
• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked very early. Booking your vacation rental up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Some hosts offer discounts for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guides have discounts for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Narrow your Search:

• Start by choosing potential vacation weeks and a budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Emerald Isle Escape - New, Completely Renovated Oceanfront Duplex has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts is normally accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Is your family looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or might be applied to your agreement.

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before traveling. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
• Make a record of any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief text message can prevent lots of issues.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an incredible source for finding the best local attractions.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are away, just like you would back home.
• Just before checking out, take a walk-through to make sure you haven't forget anything. Check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, take pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to compel new bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.