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BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers
On the beach, sun-loungers
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Emerald Isle, NC
  • Flatwaters Paddling
    14 min walk
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    6 min drive
  • The Sweet Spot
    6 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    58 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

Seaside Sanctuary is a 4 bedroom with a loft, 3 bath, OCEANFRONT duplex with over 2000 square feet of living space that sleeps 14 people. The main level has a fully equipped kitchen with all quality appliances, an eat-in island kitchen, a living/dining area with beautiful and comfy furniture, and a queen sized bedroom with full bath. The second floor has 2 king sized rooms oceanfront with walk out deck, and 1 Queen sized bedroom with a small private street side sitting deck, and 2 full sized baths. The third floor is a perfect retreat for the children featuring 1 queen and 4 single beds and is equipped with toys and games. The duplex has free WIFI, 5 Roku enabled TVs, a Weber Genesis propane grill, DVD players, beach furniture and toys, and hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. There is plenty of room to play and rest on the wide spacious beach that is only steps from the back door. Duplex is private with its own separate walkway to the beach. The "lower Deck" is a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset with a drink in your hand while the rest of the decking areas are perfectly suited for lounging while watching for the occasional dolphins that swim by.

Please note that our Seaside Sanctuary is a NO Smoking/Vaping property and is rented generally by the week during the summer. For the non-peak months of November through March, a minimum stay of three nights is required. Professional cleaning and linens are provided, a $250 cleaning/linen fee will be added to the reservation fee.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Flatwaters Paddling. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a water park. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Flatwaters Paddling and 5 minutes from 3rd Street Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Chris Murphy

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
5 BR Oceanfront Duplex With Gorgeous Views! Emerald Isle

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect on the Beach Stay
This house was wonderful! There were only four of us and barely used a 1/3 the house! Mattresses super comfortable with plenty of sheets, blankets and nice bath towels. Got to sleep with sliders open for ocean sounds. The patio had nice & plenty of chairs. Also bonus was ice maker, Brita water (we usually have to haul water & ice with us), binoculars, ziplock backs & spices! Kitchen is perfect layout and island great for multiple cooks in the kitchen. One of the best stocked houses we’ve stayed at. The top “kids” loft was amazing - need to bring all the cousins next time. Tons of space for everyone! And as it reads, this direct private access to a clean, beauty beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old guys fishing weekend!
We were extremely happy with this location. Was very clean, kitchen had everything you could need, very nice deck area and walkway. Will visit.again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destination Wedding
We had family traveling from Mobtanay, Pennsylvania and Maryland for a wedding. The house was perfect for us! Cozy, clean and everything provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
I didn’t realize it was half a house. I didn’t realize we had to make our own beds and strip the sheets at the end. Didn’t mind garbage duty. We are careful people so we stressed over all the posted signs of dos and don’t’s. Not enough towels, wash rags or blankets - glad we brought our own. Beautiful views. Nice seating out doors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Week
Great week in Emerald Isle celebrating my mother's 70th birthday. The home was beautiful and spacious and it was great to open the doors and immediately listen to the ocean. We plan to be back here in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, as described
This house was great for our family. The owner’s have baby gear which they allow their guests to use (including a baby monitor). The third/top floor was the best feature—four twin beds and one queen bed. The older kids loved camping out up there. The house has nice beach chairs and a box of beach toys, so we didn’t need to bring any gear. They have basic kitchen supplies like salt and pepper, coffee filters, Ziploc bags, Saran Wrap. So it’s nice in that aspect, whereas other vrbos have zero items, and you have to buy anew every time. The kitchen as well-stocked with any cooking supplies we needed. The walk to the beach was great/easy. Hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Fun
The house was well maintained, with plenty of room for our entire group of nine guys. The location is extremely convenient and the private deck is a nice feature for private beach access and relaxing in view of the ocean. We had an excellent time and would definitely rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita E., Taylorsville, NorthCarolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside Santuary
This house was perfect for our family All the Rooms were beautifully decoratedand the beds were very soft..We had family that came or visits and cookouts and just to relax .We had lots of laughs while enjoying the the big deck and watching the ocean waves .WE are already talking about our next visit to the Seaside Santuary.Thank you Chris and Karen for sharing your beach home with our family
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
Nice house, nice location, met our needs, beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Beach Getaway
We loved our time in Emerald Isle. This was a first for us. We had family from all over the world and many age ranges. The beds were comfortable, the house was quiet when younger kiddos needed to sleep, and the house had everything we could need. The owner was so kind and provided great insights. The location of this house right on the beach is absolutely amazing. We also found incredible shells on the beach. This home allowed for so many memories to be created, thank you. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
Place and location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous 4th!
We enjoyed our stay at Seaside Sanctuary. Chris was quick with responses to questions I had prior to our trip and insisted is to contact him with any questions or concerns while staying at his beautiful home. The location was phenomenal. And the house was definitely comfortable and inviting with a hostess gift waiting for us upon arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful return stay
We stayed here 2 years ago and it was just as great this time. Beautiful house with a gorgeous oceanfront view and access. Loved the updates to the kitchen counters! Will probably stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family
The property owners were proactive in communicating with me about our stay. The property was easily located and provided plenty of parking for our family (5 vehicles). You can see the ocean from the living room, dining room and kitchen; as well as two bedrooms and the great big room that has five beds. Overall, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan S., Wake Forest NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Thankful!
We had wonderful weather. Lots of fellowship and enjoyed the beach/fishing to the fullest! Accommodations were exactly as described! Seamless arrival, stay, and departure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Peaceful
Seaside Sanctuary was just that . . . a cozy, peaceful sanctuary I returned to at the end of very busy, business filled days in Morehead City. It was a delight to stay in this lovely home with the ocean as my backyard. The home was clean, organized, and equipped with everything you need for a great time at the beach! You can tell the hosts love their home. Chris was very kind and responsive. Stay at Seaside Sanctuary - you will love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time.
Had a great stay with my sisters and our families. House accommodated family of all ages and sizes!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic sanctuary on an idyllic beach
The property was perfect and spacious. Everything was in great condition and Chris was an excellent host. The beach was almost exclusive because of the proximity of the houses. I would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house and ocean view
Everything was great. We couldnt ask for anything else
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Week at the Beach
The beach house exceeded all of our expectations for our family beach trip. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Family Vacation 2023
We all were very impressed with everything from cleanliness to views, how conveniently close to entertainment as well as to all the toys for our grandchildren to enjoy. And have to say when one of my grandkids evidently put one of there remotes in the bag mom mistakenly took it home the owner was very understanding to this. We sincerely appreciate your patience with this. We will most certainly be back! Thanks again for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carolina Magic
Fantastic! Enough room for our group of 10 to have space. The Beach toys, chairs and boogie boards were a welcome bonus. Views were incredible. Great location for doing activites up and down the coast. Our trip was just magic!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Getaway with a Family Wedding
Mother Nature had other plans for us... we had rain 3 of the four days. However, it wasn’t bad. Right next to the beach, it allowed us to enjoy the beach between raindrops. The house looked great and really fit our needs. On our last full day, Mother Nature blessed us with a beautiful day and we enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks to Chris and Karen........ The Cavender Family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023