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Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront

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Enjoy the breeze and relax on the large deck that opens out from the LR/DR
Drive up to the East side and enjoy shaded parking under the carport.
Plenty of parking for 4 cars tandem
Walk into the home and you are greeted by a well equipped kitchen
Kitchen also provides additional counter seating for 4

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st floor "sound side"

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor "soundside"

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2nd floor oceanfront

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor oceanfront primary bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd floor oceanfront primary bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

1st floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor hallway bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd floor oceanfront en suite bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd floor en suite bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront

'Carolina Dawn' is a comfortably furnished and fully equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Just steps from the beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, this is one of the most family friendly beaches in the Southeast. This lovely home sleeps 11 people and is equipped with free wifi and cable tv. There are 2 oceanfront primary suites with king-sized beds, bathrooms and private decks. A third oceanfront room has a queen-sized bed and oceanfront deck. The two other rooms offer views of the sound. One has a queen sized bed. The other has a full sized bed and a twin bed - perfect for kids. The updated kitchen is fully stocked and offers a great view of the ocean as you cook. The dining room table seats 8 and the oversized bar seats 4. There's a charcoal grill along with an assortment of boogie boards, sand toys and more. A private, spray off area and outdoor shower (with hot & cold water and a hand-held shower head) make clean-up easy. Up to two well-behaved dogs (depending on size, breed) are welcome with a $150 non-refundable deposit. Other amenities include flat screen "smart" TVs, DVD players.

Property manager

Amy Liu
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$150 non-refundable deposit for up to 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet. Since this property is on a septic system, this can cause clogs and damage.
Please do not exceed 12 people on the 1st and 2nd floor decks and no more than 6 people on the 3rd floor decks.
Garbage collection is on Monday and Friday; recycling is on Wednesday. Please roll out before 8am the next morning or items may start to accumulate.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is by the ocean. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Croatan National Forest. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 42 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family & Dog Friendly Oceanfront located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanner H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P L.

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

PERFECT!

The home was beautiful, the view and access to the beach was amazing. Communicating with Amy was so easy and quick. Plenty of little amenities that make the stay convenient without having to go back out to stock up. Amy passed local information that definitely made a difference in our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeily A.

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

Awesome

The place was such a great one so calm and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful stay!

We came to the beach for a weekend to celebrate my spouse’s 50th birthday and had a wonderful time! You cannot beat the location of the house - literally steps from the ocean - and the duplex was super spacious and well appointed! We got in later than expected due to work, and Amy was so kind to let us check out a little later. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Weekend Getaway

We spent a weekend at Emerald Isle and thoroughly enjoyed staying at Amy's place! She was communicative, provided great recommendations, and was accommodating. It was a great place for a family with toddlers a the aquarium is close by, oceanfront, many rooms, and close to restaurants, shops, etc. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

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

Annual friends for R&R

The kitchen had everything we need! Very well stocked. There were plenty of blankets, pillows, etc. Amy (owner) is very responsive to any needs (it is NOT likely that you will need anything). Comfortable bedroom and adequate seating in living area. We'll be renting from her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

First Stay in Emerald Isle

The house was very dirty and run down. Walls are stained. Windows had smudge marks everywhere. One of the showers was clogged with hair. Manager sent handyman without asking us first. Was not worth the price. Would NOT stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Merry Christmas

A beach Christmas for the whole family!Two grand parents, two children with spouses, and four grandchildren.Lovely town with all amenities including two grocery stores and a local seafood shop.Would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

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

Absolutely amazing location and house

We had a wonderful experience here . Short walk to beach caught lots of fish and met some amazing people
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann S.

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

Really lovely place!

Excellent stay from start to finish. Because we were doing a big thanksgiving dinner at the beach house, we were worried that the kitchen might not be as well appointed as we needed. We were pleasantly surprised! Everything was clean and in good condition. The owner, Amy was responsive when we had questions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Family Fun

We had a quick trip planned in less than 24 hours. Family came from the Charleston, SC, Jamestown, NC snd Rocky Mount, NC areas to support a military hike. Our host Amy made everything go so smoothly. A huge THANK YOU to Amy. She went above and beyond to make our stay the best ever!! The house was everything we needed. We had all of the space we needed with our lil fur babies beside us. We collected shells on the beach, had a grand bbq and lots of laughs. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for our family to get together on such short notice. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ilse B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Peace and Tranquility

This is our second stay this property. We always find it had to leave. The home is very comfortable and the views from the back patios cannot be beat. The beach behind the property is empty and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

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

Great house

Great house, great location, easy communication with owner, dog friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Perfect house on the beach

Clean, spacious and comfortably fit our family of 5. Great beachfront location and close enough to plenty of activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Wonderful home on the beach!

This home was very clean and had all the necessities. The owner was very responsive and gave a list of restaurants and things to do in the area. We had an excellent time and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Family

The house was all that was stated. Great to walk out onto the beach from the back door. Wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Amazing!

The rental was very clean and well taken care of. The location was great and the house was even more beautiful in person!! It also had everything we needed and more. Communication with the host was top notch & went such a long way for us - always timely, easy access, and just all around wonderful customer service. We would absolutely rent here again and hope too in the future!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria O.

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

Comfortable & Serene Ocean Front Property

My husband, our teenaged goddaughter and our 2 year old dog spent a long weekend in Emerald Isle in late April. The house’s ocean front location was ideal for our small group. The house had lots of room for the three of us to spread out. The top floor suite was ideal for our teenaged goddaughter because she was able to stay up as long as she liked watching her Tik Tok videos without disturbing the adults. The main level with its open kitchen/dining/living area was ideal for our communal meals and socializing. Our dog enjoyed the fact that we had easy access to the beach where she could sniff and frolic (on leash, of course) in the surf any time she wanted. The neighborhood was quiet yet conveniently located within a couple of miles of a grocery store, a seafood market and several restaurants. Amy, the host, was very proactive and responsive to all of our needs. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Great place

Amy was a great host! Enjoyed our stay oceanfront the only way to go House was nice and clean would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Perfect place!

Everything was absolutely perfect! Beautiful, on the beach and the owner responded in seconds on some questions. Plenty of room for our group of 6 and still had bedrooms leftover! I strongly recommend this home for your vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Great gathering place for family birthday celebration and mini-reunion.

This property fit our needs perfectly. We had 8 stay with us, from age 18-83 (three generations). The rest of our family met us at a restaurant for a celebratory luncheon to honor five family birthdays in March. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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

Paradise for sure

Very comfortable beds, stunning views. Wonderful stay and would certainly do again. Right on the beach ❤️ One minor concern - one second floor bedspread had a stain on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Amy Liu

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this location, seeing the aquamarine waters crash on the white sandy beaches on a beautiful day. The home is spacious enough to allow family and friends to spread out while offering enough space for everyone to gather together.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests