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Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect for Family Vacations!

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A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a beach.
A multi-story beachfront house with a central staircase leading to a balcony.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a large window overlooking the ocean.
A room with a bed, a blue armchair, a window with a view of the ocean, and a door with a glass panel.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Emerald Isle Beach
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2 - Second Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Second Floor

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4 - Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Cupola Loft

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom - Second Floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hall Bath - Second Floor

Shower only

Main Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower

Master Bath - Second Floor

Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect for Family Vacations!

Come swim in the emerald green waters off of North Carolina's prettiest beach. 5 bedroom, 3 bath duplex on beautiful Emerald Isle. All bedrooms are oceanfront or ocean view. Converted Study (Q) and Cupola (2S) are perfect for families!

Central air and heat, ceiling fans throughout, dishwasher, microwave, well equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, 6 color TVs, surround sound, and wireless high speed Internet access.

Bay window in dining room offers spectacular views. Private decks up and down with outdoor furniture, gas grill, enclosed hot/cold outside shower. Outstanding view from high lot with paved drive and parking area. 240V EV charging outlet available.

Bring your Bikes or Scooters! Easy ride via dedicated greenway path to Emerald Plantation Shops, Grocery Stores, Restaurants, Water Slide, Miniature Golf and Fishing Pier (Google Maps is a great resource). Available year round. No smoking. No pets. Off-peak AARP discounts available. HDTV, BLU-RAY player, Youtube TV and NETFLIX access. HDTVs in all Bedrooms.

Linens are provided.

Keywords: Ocean Front, Duplex (One Side), Emerald Isle, Family Vacation, Great Beach, #EI
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 168115
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Emerald Forest Golf - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect for Family Vacations! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect for Family Vacations!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect for Family Vacations!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect for Family Vacations! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park. Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Plantation are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Immaculate!

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. It was comfortable, nicely decorated and very clean. The ocean views are beautiful, too.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea Maiden East

Excellent place to stay. Very nice with access to the beach. Thanks for sharing your beach home with us!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week

Great location. Nice positioning on the beach too. Not crowded compared to other spots on the Isle.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Beautiful location for family reunion. The weather was great, the beach was gorgeous and the house was clean and comfortable. We all voted to come here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had an amazing week! The house was spotless and beautiful. Loved the beach decor. Location was perfect and very close to everything. Beautiful views from the house. Owners were wonderful to work with. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2023
Thank you Whitney. We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at the Sea Maiden East. Let us know if you would like to stay again in the future, we would love to have you! Grason & Elizabeth
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Oceanfront Rental

We loved this rental and hope to return. Great location in Emerald Isle with amazing oceanfront views. Nicely decorated. The bathrooms and kitchen were all recently remodeled and were spotless. We enjoyed playing on the beach, riding bikes on the path and walking to the nearby playground and nature trail. Very family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2020
Thank your for the review Kelly. We are glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and looked like it had been recently remodeled with nice countertops and a sleek television mount. The deck and porch were upgraded with nice trex composite that made traversing sandy and wet stairs easier. All rooms were equipped with a Roku. The beds were comfortable and there were extra blankets. Check in was easy and the owner kept in communication with us and provided their number for emergencies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five Star Property & Owners

We have been coming to Emerald Isle for ten years, and this is by far the nicest property we have ever rented. Everything is well maintained, recently updated, and most importantly, clean. I didn't cringe as my one year old played on the floor, and I'm very particular. The owners were so easy to contact and work with, answering all of our questions and helping to make our vacation go as smoothly as possible. Our family of six greatly enjoyed our stay here in E.I., and we hope to rent it again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2020
Thanks so much for your review. We look forward to hosting you again real soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A WARM, HOMEY PLACE CERTAIN TO MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

So very glad we decided on this home for our mid-Spring family gathering. We found it clean, bright, well-appointed, and close proximity to meet our needs. It was interesting watching the sub-tropical storm roll in and out from the upper deck and mid-deck. The kitchen has just about everything you'd need to prepare a decent meal at the beach. Really liked the immediate access to the beach; adequate parking for 4 cars; good directives on the refrigerator regarding trash pick-up and the like. With 5 good sized bedrooms, there was always a place to retreat to for quiet reading or computer work. And no waiting or fighting over the showers with all of the bathrooms. With the front and deck doors open, there was little or no need for any fans to be one--wonderful cross breezes. Atlantic Beach and Beaufort are up the road a piece and made for a great day trip to Shackleford Island for the most outstanding shells! We regretfully returned to our homes in KY, NY and just up the road in New Bern, at the end of a well-relaxed, enjoyable week. The owners were great to work with and we truly appreciate them sharing their home with us. We are already making plans for next Spring. We would totally recommend this home. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for your kind comments and we are happy you had a great time. We look forward to hosting you again real soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal. We have stayed at Emerald Isle a lot over 20 years and I was wondering if this would be too close to public parking and the condos. It was not and so close to everything. We really loved this location. The house was beautiful, clean and well stocked. We would totally stay here again. Great week. Owners very responsive to my few questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Place

Sea Maiden East is impeccably clean and beautifully decorated. The view is amazing, and the location is quiet but close to restaurants and the grocery store. We celebrated our anniversary there and had an amazing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

This was our second visit to this home. We love the location, the beach house is nicely updated, and we had everything we needed during our stay. The owners are always easy to work with and quick to answer any questions. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location with breathtaking views

This house far exceeded our expectations. The location was the best on the island. The cleanliness was next level. I brought a ton of cleaning supplies but didn’t have to use any prior to settling in. The bike path made it easy to get anywhere you wanted to go. We loved biking to the point for the sunset and shelling. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome beach place!

We made wonderful memories! Everything was top notch! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2020
Thank you for your review Kim. We are glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay at Sea Maiden East!

Our family loved staying at the Sea Maiden East! The house is beautiful, the location is breathtaking - wake up and see the waves crashing. My toddler girls adored collecting shells and watching the sunset from the deck. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2020
Thank you for your review Chiara. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a wonderful vacation.

Property was clean and exactly as described by the web page. Owner contacted me to make sure everything was fine and that was a very nice gesture. All of my friends loved the house and the view and beach front access. My friends and myself would stay here again. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2020
Thank you for your review Robin. We are glad that you and your friends enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Beach cottage

Beautiful cottage, outstanding location, clean and comfortable. We couldn’t ask for anything more. We look forward to coming back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home for a Reasonable Price

My family and I loved this house! It was just the right size, it was clean and updated. The view was gorgeous with plenty of space on the beach. We would most definitely return here again! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommend Sea Maiden

My family has been going to the Outer Banks for over 30 years. Sea Maiden is one of the nicest houses we’ve ever stayed in. The location is fantastic with an amazing view of the ocean. We loved watching dolphins from the deck and it couldn’t be easier to get to the beach. The décor in all rooms is beautiful. The kitchen is extremely well appointed – no need to bring special pans or knives from home. All the bedrooms and bathrooms, including the outdoor shower, are all extremely nice. We loved it that no one had to take a ‘bad’ bedroom. Although we did not travel with kids this time, the house is well suited for families with small children. Sea Maiden is close to shopping and restaurants if you do want to go out. Thanks for being so accommodating and for sharing your fantastic home with our family.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your kind words and glad you had a great stay. Please come back soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

One of the nicest homes we have ever rented at the beach! The owners were very responsive when we discovered the coffee pot didn't work.. We had a new pot in a few hours! Clean, bright cheerful decor.. And just a few steps to having the sand between your toes!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, Clean, Oceanfront Duplex - Perfect Beach Vacation!

Our family really enjoyed a week at this home. The views were amazing and was just a quick walk down the private steps to the beach. Very convenient with little kids to be right on the beach. The large kitchen table was great for family dinners. We could all sit together! Working with the owners was very easy. They were helpful every step of the way. We would definitely recommend renting here, and we will consider this if our travels take us back to Emerald Isle!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your kind words. Happy you enjoyed your stay. Please come back at any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Beach House on a Beautiful Stretch of Beach

This house was perfect for three families. It was clean, spacious, and very comfortable beds, which is typically rare in rentals. The living room and kitchen area were open and great for entertaining, especially with the fully stocked kitchen. The back deck was perfect to have a margarita and enjoy the ocean. Just a few steps off the deck was the beach, which was not crowded at all. There are shops, grocery, and a great restaurant, CaribSea, within a mile or two. I highly recommend this rental, not only for the house, but the owners were very professional, and responsive. We hope to make this a regular vacation spot each year. We do apologize for not putting the trash out on the correct day - we were visiting beaufort that day and it slipped our mind.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your review and kind words. Glad you had a great vacation. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Ocean Front Duplex

My family and I spent two weeks at Sea Maiden East this fall. Everyone really enjoyed the up to date furnishings and decorations. There is adequate perking for about four cars although it can be difficult to get larger cars under the house and you will need to move cars to let others out at times. The bedrooms were all nicely furnished and included ceiling fans. If you have older family members please be aware there are fair amount of steps, both inside and out and there is only one bedroom on the first floor. The bathrooms are all newly updated and extremely nice. The kitchen is nicely sized and includes most everything you could want for beach cooking. The beach is very nice in this area of the island and is just a short distance from the ocean deck. The owners were very easy to work with and responded to all of our questions and made the process go very smoothly. I highly recommend this beach home for your vacation!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Sea Maiden. We would love to host you again sometime soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wonderful!

It was perfect for our multifamily vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Total Relaxation!!!

This is such a great place to stay! It is conveniently located to groceries, gas, and activities for childrent/adults. I used it for a family vacation including my parents and my sister/husband. All of us rested well in the comfortable surroundings and enjoyed being lulled to sleep every night with the surf. The house is well insulated from sounds and the access to the beach is superb! Thanks for a wonderful restful vacation!

About the host

Hosted by Sea Maiden East, Emerald Isle NC

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The Curtis Family welcomes you to Sea Maiden East in beautiful Emerald Isle, NC.

Why they chose this property

Prettiest beach in North Carolina. Convenient to shopping, restaurants and attractions.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy seeing Porpoises/Dolphins almost every time we go down.
Enjoy nice walks or runs on the beach. Convenient loops via the EI greenway path to the Bogue Inlet Pier or head down to the Point and back on Coast Guard Road.
Bring your bikes (or rent locally) and enjoy an easy ride to shopping, dining and activities.

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