Emerald Isle is a coastal town in North Carolina with a population of 3683 as of 2017 census. Being a beach town, it houses as many as 50,000 visitors during the summers filling up rental properties. In the event of tourist pouring down heavily, the oceanfront is lined with large and small living spaces, still maintaining a family atmosphere all around. It also home to magnificent shorelines, forest trails and many more. Beach nourishment is also in its full course of action. Well, some praise and some question this effort. When in Emerald Isle you can enjoy nature at its best. It has a lot to offer to you and your family. Let’s find out some of the best things you could do in the Emerald Isle. You can start with shelling and then moving on to surfing fishing.
You can experience the coastal adventure walking, running and biking on Emerald Isle. It has something for all age groups starting with a community centre for kids, kayaking and canoeing for adults, and dinner arrangements amidst nature. If your next holiday destination is Emerald Isle, then you can check out the top vacation rentals for your stay.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 05, 2024.
1. The island treehouse (from USD 95)
The name is inspired from a 250-year-old live oak tree in the front yard; Island Treehouse is just a 5-10 minutes’ walk from the beach. This is an ideal place for solo adventurers, business travellers and couples of course. The apartment and its surrounding will just make you fall in love with it. Staying in this property can give you an epitome sightseeing and fishing. You get access to the entire first floor of the apartment, that has porch and laundry, and an outdoor area for smoking. You get all basic amenities starting from WIFI, a cosy workspace, your kitchen and lot more you may need.
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this apartment was perfect for our weekend stay and we loved the decor and amenitiessmall but very usable kitchen comfy furniture comfy bed and kept cool and cleanthe apartment was as described and neat and cleanthis adorable apartment was perfect for our two night stay in emerald isleits a nice quiet spot well equipped and a full kitchen for when you want thatCleanliness:
clean and good communication very comfortablei loved the coziness and cleanliness of the accommodationsit is sparkling clean with beautiful touches and decorso clean so refreshingclean beautifully decorated excellent layoutHost:
the hosts were so friendlythe owners were friendly and helpfulhosts were very nice and always answered questions or requests promptlyannamarie and dave are wonderful host and very accommodatingthe hosts were warm and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
central location lovely neighborhoodcute space close to the beachthe location was ideal - it was only a few minutes from grocery stores restaurants and shopsshort walk to the beautiful beachannmarie's place was perfect the location was great
2. A quiet beach cottage
This cosy family cottage is one from the 1950s. It is located near the Bogue Inlet Pier, your first visit to the island’s west coast. Bogue banks have been home to many starting from Algonquin Indian tribe, whalers and to about 15 families who arrived in 1893. The cottage is an answer to everything you wish. It finds its existence half block from the fishing pier and public beach. There are two bedrooms with separate entrance. It also has a full-sized kitchen with bells and whistles.
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesSuperhost
Accommodates: 6
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no wifi available unless you go to k9 and coffee which is a great little placeCleanliness:
everything was clean and neatclean and had everything we neededthe house was clean and well keptnice and clean and convenient to everythingthe house was clean and comfortableHost:
great host and property managerbobbi was a great hostrichard was a great host who was kind enough to let us check in earlybobbi and her property manager were very helpful during our staybobbi was a responsive host and the process to check in and out was easyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location you can walk anywheregreat location walking distance from about everything you needgreat central location and convenient to everythinggreat location for a beach getawaynice location close to the beach
3. A sun room to accommodate your family (from USD 209)
This property is made in a cottage style. It houses four bedrooms, with one king, three queens and two single beds. It has a well-equipped laundry and has got high-speed internet access, so you can work while you enjoy. Apart from all these, it has got ample furniture for your use. Well, you have to leave your pets back home, as they don’t let your pets in.
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The house was roomy and comfortableThe kitchen is well equipped and there is seating at the barThey enjoyed the ping pong table and bicyclesThere is a nice living area and sun room which became our game roomHouse equipped with everything you need butCleanliness:
The house was very cleanThe bedrooms were cute and quietIt was very clean and a nice place to stayThanks Chris for sharing your home with usHost:
The owner was very accommodating and informativeThe owner was very nice to work with and responded to all emails quicklybeautiful decor new appliances very accommodatingWe loved the home Great accommodations close to the beach met all our needs and more Owner was great to work with and quickly responded to all our needs Would highly recommend this home and wo...The owner was easy to communicate withRead more reviewsLocation:
There is a great beach access about a block from the houseThe neighborhood is quiet and peacefulBut nothing to stop another visit from usIt was nice to be close to the grocery store and not to far of a walk from the beach itselfThe kids really enjoyed it
4. Stunning new beachfront apartment (from USD 110)
It’s a budget accommodation you can think of in Emerald Isle for your next holiday stay. It is spread over an area of 60 sq.m (645.83 sq.ft) and probably is one of the largest among other properties. It has a large living area with outdoor dining. It is at an ideal distance from Arkles Bay and Rangitoto Island. Kayakers are going to love it. Staying in this property, one can enjoy local markets on Saturdays and Sundays.
5. Huge renovated ocean-side pool house (from USD 553)
With a new makeover in 2017, it now has five bedrooms with pool sleeps just a few steps from the beach. Now it has a hot master king suite, bunk room, gourmet kitchen, covered porch, game room and large decks for an outer living. Well, a lot of stuff. It is spread over an area of 269.42 sq.m (2900 sq.ft.) that can accommodate 22 guests for a weekly stay.
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and I loved cooking in the kitchenEnough pots and pans and dishes to support a large familyAll the appliances are top of the lineAll the beds are top quality mattresses and very comfortableThe beach was a short walk down the streetCleanliness:
It was spacious and very cleanThe house is beautifully decorated and equipped with almost everything you needThere was ample space for 3 families (10 of us) and it was updated and very cleanHad no problems accomdations were as advertisedHost:
Nice house very well decorated with beach themeetc to the beachBeautiful home and owner very responsive when asked questions Short walk to beach that is not very crowdedHome was very accommodating for our large groupHad a lot of personal touches that made us feel very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
We also loved watching the UVA Cavaliers win on their way to a Championshipthe house is lovely and the location is great only about a block from the beachMy family stayed in this property from 7/16/17-7/23/17The pool was a great additionThere was a short 5 minute walk to the beach and
6. The ocean front Xanadu West (from USD 250)
It is an amazing oceanfront duplex that sits taller and closer to the ocean. You can get a mesmerising view from this place. It has got a complete makeover recently, and now it houses an outdoor shower, newly build kitchen and flooring, fresh paintings, and furnishings improving the look and feel, and comfort in the house. All the bedrooms have got an ocean view, so your mornings would be fresh. There are plenty of events away from the beach for one and all in your group
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the house had plenty of room for our family and we were very comfortableCleanliness:
clean comfortable beds well equipped kitchengreat view clean and beautiful the house has everything you could need for your stayHost:
the owner is responsive to questions in a timely fashionmatt the owner was a pleasure to work withbeach is beautiful and family friendlyhad a few hiccups when we first arrived that were taken care of promptly by our hostthe owner matt is very responsive and helped us with an issue that came up during our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
really enjoyed the locationgreat location and steps onto the beachthe best thing is the location just a few steps to the oceanwe really enjoyed being close to the aquarium and the few restaurants and grocery storeswe were immediately impressed with the location surroundings cleanliness
7. A pretty guest house (from USD 129)
This is new construction, centrally located on Emerald Isle. It has a private suite with one bedroom, one bathroom and a full-sized kitchen with everything you may wish. It’s just a couple of minutes’ walk to the beach, Bogue Inlet Pier, sound public access and restaurants.
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the space was unbelievably cozy and comfortablewe found it beautiful little downstairs apartment with brand new appliances with tastefully beachy and stylish decorRead more reviewsHost:
i couldn't have asked for better hosts
8. A duplex surrounded by serenity
Adjacent to the ocean, bike trails, sound and shopping, make this a great living space. It is at an ideal distance from the ocean beach. You can view sunsets when nature is at its best from this place. You can get easy access to bike and walking paths. The host is even animal-friendly, so your loved pets won’t even miss you. Spending your next holiday in this space and lets, you enjoy to the fullest within your budget.
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, United StatesAccommodates: 4
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has all the amenities needed to be comfortablefurniture was comfortable and in good conditionthe beds were very comfortable which is sometimes not the casegreat porch soft beds and lots of household items available to usevery nice two bedroom one bathroom half duplexCleanliness:
everything was clean and well maintainedvery clean affordable and well-appointedit was clean quiet and very functionalthe unit was clean on a very quite streetthe beds were cozy and everything was clean and convenientHost:
host was very responsivethe host was quick to reply to any questions and was very friendlythe home was fully stocked such a great hostsusan was a wonderful hostsusan was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and quite streetlocation is great - easy 5 minute walk to the beachhouse in good location friendly neighborsgreat little house just a short walk away from beach accesscute little place not too far from the beach
The glorifying Emerald Isle
Beach town Emerald Isle is all set to impress you this summer. Your next holiday destination should be undoubtedly Emerald Isle. Hope our well-curated list will help you plan your perfect stay in Emerald Isle.
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