North Carolina is a must-visit place for a vacation because it features numerous interesting towns, one of them is Emerald Isle. Set in Carteret County, Emerald Isle is known for its heavenly beaches that let you enjoy the ultimate coastal atmosphere and water activities like surfing, kayaking and swimming. You will also be able to spot sea turtles. But do not think that Emerald Isle is only about beaches. There are several other attractions in the town that are worth visiting, as well. Visit Salty Pirate Waterpark for a whole day of fun with your loved ones. Those traveling with kids can make a stop at Blue Heron Park that features a playground area. Now, you need to think about where to stay. Keep reading to find out the best beach house rentals in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
1. Beautiful oceanfront home with a large deck (from USD 400)
Have a much-needed beach getaway with your family and friends in this oceanfront home. It has a huge living space with three bedrooms and four full bathrooms. There is a fully equipped kitchen that you can access to prepare home-cooked meals and a lovely dining area by the window. In the same room is the living area with plenty of comfy sofas and a flat-screen TV.
The sliding doors in the living area lead to the large deck where you can find more seating areas, as well as a gas grill and a picnic-style table for outdoor dining.
Newly Renovated Oceanfront Home with Private Beach Access in Emerald IsleAccommodates: 12
Minimum Nights: 7
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it is clean well stocked kitchen and right on the beachthis was a clean wonderful beach property we took the family - 4 bedrooms and 3 bathsthe house was well equipped clean and located on a beautiful beachperfect location clean property property manager very responsivethe location amenities and extremely clean and comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
this house is in a beautiful location with literally a 1 minute walk to a swimming pooleasy private walk to the beach and a pool that was very easy to walking distancelocation is great we loved the private beaches and neighborhood poolnot here the beds were very comfortable location is perfect
2. Oceanfront cottage with private beach access (from USD 500)
With the beach right in front of you, every day is going to feel wonderful. Wake up to the gentle sound of the waves and head right to the back deck to marvel at the beautiful beach views. While you are cooking in the kitchen, you can look outside and the beach is going to keep you company. The house is ideal for large groups of travelers as it features five bedrooms and three bathrooms to accommodate ten guests.
Isle Stay Awhile - Ocean Front Beach HouseEmerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 10
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the washer and dryer worked really well and the bathrooms were clean spacious and stocked with clean towelsthe house was sparkling clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook with
3. Classic duplex with spacious back deck (from USD 165)
Offering instant access to the beach that is only separated by a short bridge, this classic duplex makes an excellent place to stay for six people that can sleep comfortably in the three bedrooms available. The master bedroom boasts the ocean views, while the other bedrooms feature a queen-size bed and twin beds respectively. The spacious back deck is ready to help you feel relaxed after a day of adventure in the city.
Sea Oats East of Emerald Isle, NC BeachfrontEmerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 6
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new appliances excellent air conditioning nice washer and dryer wifi two tvs and a well-equipped kitchen work out wellcomfortable and well stocked with necessary itemslovely shaded deck out back with a big roomy table and benchesmy folks stayed in this room and thought the bed was very comfortablebedrooms were comfortable and the space has all you needCleanliness:
the place was very clean and had all the essentials (kitchen essentials bath towels beach towels etc)we saw dolphins multiple times it was very clean and affordablethe house was clean and comfortable (albeit a bit dated)the apartment is good very clean and has good amenitiesamazing location well equipped kitchen super soft towels very clean and directly on the beachHost:
also super helpful recommendations and quick responsesjeff is a wonderful host and was very quick in his responsesjeff was a great hostjeff is one of the most friendly hosts that i have stayed withjeff was an excellent host and very graciousRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is superbgreat beachfront location - 5 min drive to towngreat location and comfortable spacei can’t recommend this location enoughgreat place and super location
4. Spacious house with board games and a large playground (from USD 150)
Welcome to this spacious house that is moments away from the beach. Walk for a few steps and you will get to the water without you even realizing it. Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the house is superb for eight people and particularly those coming with little children. A large playground should be used to enjoy outdoor activities and after, enjoy the board games indoor. Before going to bed, it would be nice to star gaze from the deck.
Sound Side RetreatEmerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 8
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kitchen is all modern stocked with cooking ware and the space is open with great lightthe space was lovely nicely decorated and comfortablethe house had everything we needed for a comfortable stayshowers and plumbing all drain well and a good washer and dryerthe space was spacious and comfortableCleanliness:
it was clean & nicely decoratedeverything very clean and very nicely decoratedsuper clean and we had everything we neededvery clean and accurate listingjudy's place is very clean and well decoratedHost:
judy was a wonderful hostreally enjoyed our stay judy was a great hostjudy was around throughout our trip and was very helpful with any questions we hadjudy is a very gracious host with lots of tips to share of the ei communityjudy is a great host and a very nice personRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s located in a great locationthe location is superbgreat location and a great stayright next to a park with a beautiful public dock to walk and fish onnot a bad walk to beach
5. Modern cottage with a spacious living room overlooking emerald waters (from USD 238)
Welcome to this cottage where you can enjoy all modernities possible throughout your stay. You will never want to live the living room because it boasts the stunning vistas of the emerald waters. You can also spend as many hours as you want at the beach that is situated directly across the cottage and bring the provided beach amenities and toys. Come back to the kitchen, cook a delicious meal and enjoy it at the picnic table.
Oceanfront cottage; clean, modern, and close!! Play, rest, restore...Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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the wifi worked really well with 6+ devices connectednice deck with beach chairs beach equipment picnic table w/umbrella on the decknicely furnished and enjoyed the new kitchen applianceshuge smart tv with cableCleanliness:
everything very very cleannice clean up to date homeclean centrally located and right on the oceanit was clean and the decorations are bright and cheerfulperfect location clean and super comfortableHost:
you really can tell the owner puts time and care into managing the home;) great owners easy to communicate with themshe went above and beyond with helpful information for usoverall fantastic house owner and stayRead more reviewsLocation:
it provided the ideal accommodations and location for our staylocation was perfect for beach walking reflective meditation or just chillingwe’d highly recommend the property it was well appropriated with everything we needed and the location was greatshorebreak right was an absolutely perfect place for a beach getaway
6. Bright duplex with a ping pong table (from USD 265)
Unwind and recharge at this bright duplex that can accommodate up to 10 people. Have fun playing ping pong whenever you want to. After playing at the beach that is straight across the duplex, refresh yourself at the outside shower. Come back inside the duplex and find yourself ready to watch your favorite movie on the television. Sleep like a baby on either the twin, king or queen-size bed.
Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach CottageAccommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 7
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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also enjoyed the new comfortable couch on our side of housethe mattresses are all very old as well as the sofa in the living roomthe house was comfortable and warm and you can't beat the viewthe game room is nice for the children and for storing bikes golf bags fishing equipment etcloved our stay but the outdoor shower not working made it a bit sandy for everyoneHost:
they were very kind and called us (not just emailed) to reassure usplan ahead and rent both sides owner provided great communicationthe home was right on the edge of the beach which made our stay even more family friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved being so close to the beachplus a short short walk to the beach was perfectoverall we were underwhelmed with the house outside of the great location
7. Contemporary duplex with a large backyard (from USD 485)
Have a pleasant stay at this contemporary duplex that is perched right on the beach. Your morning will be perfect because you get to sip your favorite tea or coffee while enjoying the sea breezes from a spacious deck. To keep yourself and your little ones entertained, why don’t you play some games at the large backyard? When it is rainy, gather together in the living room and turn on the television.
Keystone Kottage West - Emerald Isle ParadiseAccommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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large yard (bring a croquet set or soccer ball ) outdoor shower sun deck and shade deck comfortable bedsthe house had plenty of space for our large group and the kitchen was greatthe kitchen is well equipped and the ac works great would love to stay here again thank youthe house has a wonderful view of the ocean and was comfortable for our family’s vacationCleanliness:
property was clean and well maintainedclean home with updated decorit’s clean updated and very accommodatingthe house is wonderful well equipped clean and updatedit’s spotless and decorated like something out of a resort catalogHost:
her responses were very quick and helpfulowner was quick to respond to questions and easy to work withthe owner was super responsive and easy to reachcommunication with the owner was easy and questions were answered quicklythey were helpful and super graciousRead more reviewsLocation:
pros - fantastic location with easy access to storesideal location close to restaurants shrimp stands grocery store water park board rental etcthe beds were comfortable and the location can’t be beat right on the ocean
8. Light and airy oceanfront duplex with two large decks (from USD 229)
Surrounded by gorgeous beach views at anytime, who would not want to stay at this light and airy oceanfront duplex? There are two large decks where you can spend some quality time with your loved ones while soaking up the pristine sands and clear water of the beach. If you are lucky, you may be even spot dolphins. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms will be more than enough to accommodate ten travelers.
Welcome to Xanadu East. Book now for 2021. Already filling up!Accommodates: 8
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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plenty of parking and a great view and table to play many gamescomfortable home with the best views of the ocean sunrises and sunsetsthe kitchen was stocked better than any house i have ever rentedCleanliness:
great beach home clean and prime locationRead more reviewsHost:
owners are very responsiveowners were very responsive as wellthe owners went the extra mile to provide a good experience even down to wonderful beach chairsthey are so thoughtful and helpful with anything you might need during your stay
9. Inviting duplex close to beach (from USD 246)
When the only thing that separates you and the beach is a gentle set of stairs, there is no way you can resist staying at this duplex that invites big families of up to nine people to enjoy a great stay. The kitchen is fully equipped to whip up whatever gourmet your heart craves. There are three televisions to keep everyone entertained at the same time. You will love staring at the hand-painted tropical murals that can be found in every bedroom.
See dolphins from the living room! Ocean-front 4-bed house @ condo price.Emerald Isle, NC, US
10. Happy house with beach chairs and toys (from USD 375)
You will always feel happy throughout your stay because this house has everything you need for a fun and comfortable stay. Situated only a few steps away from the beach, the house features beach chairs and toys that you can bring whenever you feel like going to the water. For kids, a collection of books and games is available. There is a gas grill that you can use to have a barbecue party in the evening.
Our Happy Place At The BeachEmerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 8
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it was very comfortable and had most amenities you could hope forthe kitchen had everything we needed and the wifi worked very welleveryone ages 4 to 'seventies' was comfortable and enjoyed the time we spent therewe had enough space to be comfortable with 10 adults and 3 kidsCleanliness:
vivian's house is beautiful super clean and very comfortablethe house was clean and extremely user friendly for our extended family of eightvivian's home was lovely clean well-appointed and in a great locationit is clean comfortable light and airy very well-equipped and just a few steps from the beach accessHost:
vivian was an outstanding host calling to check on usvivian was an excellent hostvivian was a great host the house had anything we neededlovely walks in this friendly neighborhoodvivian was kind and very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great house in a perfect locationwe really love a quiet location like thisgreat location such a close walk to the beach easy to do with a toddlerit was certainly close enough to everything we wanted to dothis portion of emerald isle is so quiet and family oriented and easy to get anywhere
11. Cozy house with ocean-themed accents and plenty of beach essentials
What a splendid stay you are going to experience at this cozy house that displays ocean-themed accents throughout. Every day is going to be beach vibes. Plenty of beach essentials are ready to use, so you would not have to bring your own. A shared deck is the place to be if you want to sip your favorite drink while breathing in the beauty of Atlantic Ocean. And, experience direct access to Emerald Isle Beach.
Emerald Isle Beach House, Steps to the Ocean!Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 6
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it’s an easy walk to the beachif you are really looking for a “minimal” house but a great location this is the one
Explore the beautiful town of Emerald Isle
Now you know that Emerald Isle is the place to be for your next vacation. Take it easy for a couple of days on the beautiful beaches of the town. But before you leave your home to get to Emerald Isle, be sure to book your favorite beach house rental first. To do so, check out our above list of the best beach house rentals in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and be ready for an ultimate experience.
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