Vacation Rentals by Owner

GREAT Birthday Celebration

Guest: Great time with Teens!!!! (Knightdale, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/27/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

We had an excellent time! Took our twin daughters and about 8 of their friends to a 18th birthday celebration! Location was out of this world we saw dolphins and even horse back riders on the beach. Late night walks to go crab hunting was a blast. Owner even called us on Saturday to make sure everything was in order and to see if there was anything we needed! This was very surprising. The house was nicely funished and plenty of room for all to sleep comfortable. Even with 10 teenagers having a good time late at night and into the morning the house is so well built we never heard them upstairs. So many things around town for the teens to do even in late April! Everything was clean, bedding, towels, furnishings, etc! Our only suggestion is for the shower heads to be replaced hard to get shampoo out of long hair with the ones in showers at this time. I would definitely recommend this property to others! And I'm definitely booking again!!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Great Bargain !!

Guest: Don (Chapel Hill, NC)
Date of Stay: 04/21/12 Review Submitted: 05/04/12

Our stay was outstanding. We were very impressed on how clean and neat it was. The furnishings were much more than we expected, the pictures do not do it justice. A perfect getaway for romance. We plan on coming back and will recommend to family and friends.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Not worth the money

Guest: Diane (Marylad)
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

The beach and location were great. The house needed work. The bathrooms and showers were gross, you needed to wear flipflops in the showers. There were ants in the kitchen, in the bathrooms and even in the master bedroom. The dishwasher did not clean. There was never enough drinking glasses. There was a problem with the septic/sewer on the half of the duplex and there was a foul odor when you would go outside by the cars. Would definitely go back to Emerald Isle, but not this house.

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FANTASTIC! GREAT HOUSE & GREAT BEACH!

Guest: Wayne (Raleigh, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/09/11

This house is a great place for a stay at the beach for extended family, family reunion or large group, or for a romantic getaway. The duplexes have an interior connecting door which is great. There are two BRs on main floor with living, dining, kitchen & deck which was great for grandma who has trouble with stairs. The master BRs are large & absolutely great with an out of this world view of the beach & ocean and a private deck. (I'm bringing my girl friend back for a romantic stay this fall.) The place was clean. It was well equipped for cooking, meals, etc. for everyone. The furniture was several notches above any other beach house I've ever been to. There was plenty of good deck furniture. There are two washers & 2 dryers. Some of our group absolutely loved the hot tubs. Everybody wants to come back here next year.

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Good rental

Guest: Bugsy (Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

Nice place. No problems. Would stay again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place

Guest: Betsy (Danville, Va)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

Had a blast staying at this place. They think of everything. They even provide beach toys. Will return. Really liked it. Expensive furnishings. Good decor.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesum

Guest: JudgeJudy (Kansas City, Mo)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

Man what a great beach this is. We stayed on the west side and had no problems. Nice home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great beach retreat

Guest: Albie (Ursa, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

Terrific view. Gorgeous beach. Great deck to sit and look at the ocean. We'll be back next year for sure.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Really Happy

Guest: June (Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

Wow! Nice place rght on the water! Ask for the West side. Comfy and homey and so nicely done.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Needs refurbishing

Guest: Chris (Maryland)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11 Review Submitted: 06/20/11

We have vacationed oceanfront in Emerald Isle for over 15 years and stay at a different home each time.This is the first time we have used VRBO. While the owner was responsive to phone calls, we feel the property was not as described.This house is in disrepair and needs attention to those things which are basic to a relaxing vacation.We stayed on the West side. For example, the upholstered couch smelled so bad that we were unable to sit on it without covering it with a sheet. The refrigerator dripped water into our food all week.There was 1 wine glass for a house that sleeps 12-14. One set of sheets had a large tear and we never did find queen sheets for the one bed. The bathrooms were in disrepair. For example, the exhaust fan did not work..the bathtub could only be used as a shower and the shower stalls were cracked and repaired with some type of paint on surface. Midweek the outside foot rinse off broke- the plumbing had been replaced with a piece of garden hose that ruptured sometime during the night) leaving us with no foot rinse off. We have always stayed in similar size/priced houses. We expect some dampness,bugs and splinters from the deck. The concerns we had with this house went far beyond that. The beach, as always, is beautiful at Emerald Isle. There is a nice deck at the beach end of the walkway where we spent mornings and evenings.

Owner response:Thank you for your review. The problems are being taking care of.

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Nice place!

Guest: Darkside (High Point, NC)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

My experience at this house was very positive. I would rent it again. I stayed on the West side and didnt have any issues whatsoever!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Really OK

Guest: Metamorph (Detroit, MI)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

I had a great time at this property. Enjoyed it and will be back. Place was very clean. Thank you.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

No problems

Guest: Lefty (Stafford, Va)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

I stayed at this property and had no issues whatsoever. The home is clean and in very good repair. I would not hesitate to rent it again. In fact, I just finished making my reservation for next year.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Beach, Ok Beach house: West Side

Guest: Family (Lexington, KY)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/27/11

I wanted to wait until we had been home a few weeks before writing a review in order to recall the things that made an impression the most. Our family stayed on the west side. I have really appreciated reviews from others and feel it is important to future tenants to provide a fair, honest review--good or bad. The location to the beach was phenomenal! We loved being right on the beach and being able to walk right on to it. The water was cold, but that's the time of year. The beach was empty so that was nice. Kids loved all the sea shells. We even saw some horses. The property was ok. We did not realize it until we were there, but most of the pictures posted on the website were for the East side, not the west. The west must be an older unit. The bathroom shower on the main level was not useable as when we turned it on all the holes in the shower head were clogged except one or two. The bathrooms were small and the showers were cracked and it just felt unclean. The unit was not stocked with some basics--toilet paper, soap, etc. like we had been told it would be. There was not a DVD player in the master bedroom. But there was a cassette tape player on the main floor :). Kids loved the big tv on the main floor (though it's not a flat screen like the East side) and they loved the tv's in the different bedrooms. The hut tub was a huge plus. We loved that. We also loved the beach toys and the hose on the deck to clean off all the dirt. We gave this place a 3 star because the property was older, bathrooms not acceptable, and overall not what we had expected from the pictures and reviews (though at the time of this posting only one review showed they stayed on the west side), but the beach and hot tub were a huge plus!!! When all is said and done, I would only recommend this property (west) if it was a lot more inexpensive than the others or if the bathrooms were fixed and decor updated.

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Excellent Location and View!!

Guest: Robin (Blountville, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

My husband and I stayed here for our 1st anniversary. We have been to Emerald Isle several times and usually stay in a condo. This duplex was great because it offered an amazing view of the ocean and easy access to the beach (just a few steps off the porch and you're there!). We were so close, we could even hear the waves hit the beach through the closed windows as we drifted off to sleep. There were a few cosmetic things that were needed to spruce the place up, especially in the bathrooms, but it was clean and had everything we needed.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect getaway!

Guest: JohnnyBlevins (Las Vegas, NV)
Date of Stay: 01/22/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

My family and I really enjoyed the time we spent at this home on the water. The stores nearby offered variety and the restaurants served some truly great cuisine. The house was very comfortable & clean.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

5 star experience

Guest: Poddlelady (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

Super location. Close to shopping and places to eat out. Home was well equipped with just about anything you'll need. Clean, quiet and nice. Definitely what I call a 5 star stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Finders Keepers

Guest: Harleyman (Kalispell, MT)
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

This place was just terrific. Lots of things to do in the area that would appeal to all ages. Home was nice and the deck was awesome. The beach was nice and clean. Fabulous views from the master bedroom. Both sides of this house were nicely furnished.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wintertime Wonder!

Guest: Ed Dixon (Silver Spring, MD)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

Spent Christmas at this lovely retreat on the waterfront. Very satisfied. Will return again. Nice home. This one is a winner.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great quilt Retreat

Guest: CaroleB (Hendersonville, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/30/10 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

Twelve quilters, complete with sewing machines, ironing boards and fabrics enjoyed the stay occupying both sides. The connecting door gave us easy access to each other. The large dining room tables were a great work space as well as for eating. We found everything we forgot to bring in the small town. We enjoyed sightseeing on the pier, Fort Macon and Beaufort. We plan to return this year and take a day trip to New Bern. The steps up from the road side are steep, so we used the steps on the beach side. There was plenty of parking. I would prefer the hot tubs wiht a view of the ocean. The deck with picnic tables and comfortable chairs was a great place to socialize. The units were basically clean, we had no problem with the bathrooms as have been mentioned in other reviews. Perhaps we were having so much fun we did not notice.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Good value for the money

Guest: Racer (Danville, VA)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

We stayed there in October 2010. The place was clean and in good repair. The price was reasonable for what you get. We'd rent it again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wedding Cottage

Guest: AHH (Pittsboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/11

I actually meant to write this review back in October and failed to do so. We rented both sides of the cottage for our wedding week. It worked out great! The cottage was clean and we did not have issues with the bathrooms as one review has stated. Our wedding was held directly in front of the cottage late in the day on October 7th. There were 20+ people that stayed in the cottage and we had not problems with the size. The only issue I had was a service guy showed up on Monday looking for air conditioners. It. would of been nice to know that soneone would be stoppping by. This is an "older" cottage but we had a great time and would recommend the cottage to friends.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your review and congratulations on your wedding!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Beautiful beach & great location

Guest: ro (Lake Zurich Il)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/01/11

We had a wonderful stay. The beach was beautiful. Loved sitting on the end of the deck in the evening. Beds were very comfortable. Weather was great. Enjoyed the hot tubs.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Best Vaycay ever!

Guest: Linna (Kent, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 04/04/11

Stayed here last June, rented both sides of house with total of 4 familes. Excellent home, very comfy and inviting. Beautiful views of clean beach. Awesome shelling. Lovely house with wonderful amenities and homeowner was extremely gracious to work with. Emeral Isle has lots to see, great places to eat and the beach is fantastic; clear sugar sand.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Great Beachhouse! Great Beach! Great Price!

Guest: Dianne H.P. (Reidsville, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/18/10

This is great place. It is beautifully decorated. The beach is what an ocean front beach should be, perfect dunes and not crowded. Lots to do in the area and many excellent restaurants and shopping nearby. For what you get the price is far better than anything else we found.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.