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Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRONT – Perf for Families!

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A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs and a view of the ocean.
A room with a desk, chair, and a television on the wall. There are windows with blinds, a small table with a vase, and a basket on the floor.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A residential area with three houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.
A multi-story beachfront property with a balcony on each floor, wooden stairs leading up to the entrance, and a clear view of the ocean.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
With space for 12 guests, this vacation home features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It offers beach access and outdoor areas including a patio, balcony, and deck. Families can enjoy nearby swimming, fishing, and game walks. The location is close to 3rd Street Park and Cougar Stadium, ideal for adventure seekers.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Foosball onsite

    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Emerald Isle Beach
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Master - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - 3rd floor

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 - 3rd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRONT – Perf for Families!

SUMMARY
Experience the pristine Crystal Coast in this 5-bed, 4-bath duplex with incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean. Boasting an updated coastal interior, full kitchen, 5 balconies, 4 full baths and a spacious lower-level deck, this family-friendly beach house has it all!
Third-floor bedroom/loft is a perfect kid retreat, with two twins, a queen bed, a full bath and mini-fridge. This is your destination for making memories with your family. The duplex is very private with its own separate walkway to the beach.

Whether you're here to soak up the sun at The Point or cast a line off the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, you'll love every minute at this high-end beach retreat!

THE PROPERTY
Private Beach Access | 2,082 Sq Ft | Washer/Dryer

**A new addition from the 2024 season is a 50-amp power outlet in the carport for charging your electric vehicle. You will need your own power cord, but the electricity will be free and will provide ~15 miles range/hr of charging.

Ideal family beach retreat with an amazing location. Easy walking distance to Bogue Inlet Pier (dining/fishing), restaurants, shopping. Just minutes to drive to Publix, Salty Pirate Waterpark and Emerald Forest Mini Golf, to name a few local destinations.

Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5 (Loft): Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ picnic table, chairs & Atlantic Ocean views, 5 balconies, gas grill, beach-level deck w/ patio furniture, Emerald Isle Beach access w/private walkway
INDOOR LIVING: Hardwood flooring, ceiling fans, beach-themed decor, wooden dining table, 6 flat-screen cable TVs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, select stainless steel appliances, expansive countertops, tile backsplash, tea kettle, knife set, spices, toaster oven, 4-person breakfast bar
MASTER SUITE: Flat-screen cable TV, private balcony w/ ocean views
GENERAL: Central heating & A/C, free WiFi, suitable for children & elderly
PARKING: Covered (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles)

THE LOCATION
BEACHES: Emerald Isle Beach (private access), Windsurfer East (3.3 miles), Eastern Regional Beach (4.1 miles), The Point (5.0 miles), Indian Beach (6.6 miles), Hammocks Beach State Park (10.5 miles), Circle Regional Beach Access (17.0 miles), Radio Island Public Beach Access (21.8 miles)
GOLF: Star Hill Golf Club (6.1 miles), Crystal Coast Country Club (14.0 miles), Brandywine Bay Golf Club (19.1 miles), Morehead City Country Club (23.7 miles), The Beaufort Club (27.1 miles), Paradise Point Golf Course (27.8 miles)
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier (walking distance), Salty Pirate Waterpark (2.2 miles), North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (12.6 miles), Island Express Ferry Service (23.5 miles)
NATURE PRESERVES: Emerald Isle Woods Park (3.0 miles), Croatan National Forest (4.5 miles), Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area (11.3 miles), Fort Macon State Park (19.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (40.5 miles), Albert J Ellis Airport (41.5 miles), Wilmington International Airport (78.5 miles)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

HOUSE RULES
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Events, parties and large gatherings considered with prior homeowner approval
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, above the front door looking out at the driveway and the back door looking towards the beach and back porch. They do not look into interior spaces


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

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

By booking this Vacation Home through this website, you are acknowledging that you have read and agree to the attached Vacation Rental Agreement.

Guest may be required to show Photo ID upon check-in.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1819237
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 a water park 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. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 38 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRONT – Perf for Families! 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 Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRONT – Perf for Families!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRONT – Perf for Families!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dunecliff East is beautiful 5BR OCEANFRONT – Perf for Families! located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Adventures, and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunecliff East was the perfect vacation home for our family of 11 (6 adults and 5 children). The house was well maintained, tastefully decorated, and well equipped. The spacious layout, updated kitchen, and thoughtful amenities made for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owners were great to work with—friendly, responsive, and clearly committed to keeping the home in top condition. We had a fantastic week and won’t hesitate to stay again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was everything we wanted it to be. Everything we needed and just what the hosts described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this house

The location of this house is absolutely perfect. It was right on the beach and was clean and well decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation!

Returned to this very well-equipped property and had a great week! Weather was perfect and the location is the best! The owners are very accessible and thoughtful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best house ever!

We've been staying oceanfront for almost 30 years, and this is the best house and location we've ever had! The decor was lovely coastal, the views were beautiful, and the house was spotless! We hope to keep coming back!
2nd floor landing
Short walk to the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Getaway

We enjoyed another fabulous stay and noticed lots of fun design updates. Can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunecliff East never fails to impress! The house is well equipped and the owners take great care of it. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year that we've stayed at Dunecliff and we would continue to stay there year after year except our family is getting too large for the unit. The owners are terrific folks, very responsive and their handyman (extraordinaire), Robert, is great. He responded within 30 minutes of our call, fixed the issue and was on his way -- one of the most friendly people we've met in all our years of vacationing at Emerald Isle. The gifts and starter packs left by our hosts and cleaning crew were special and certainly not expected. To say the least, the kitchen is well stocked not only with dishes, cooking pots and pans, appliances, etc. but also with spices and condiments. Our favorite location on the island is the Point. Dunecliff is not there, but another great location -- close to shopping, groceries, and restaurants. Plenty of space on the beach for our three shibumi shades and a few umbrellas. One of the best additions this year were the new shibumi beach chairs! We cannot say enough good things about this unit and the hosts. We're just sorry that we've outgrown the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this House

This was the second summer that we stayed on this property and hoping to do so again next summer. The hosts are just wonderful and the property is just the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Ocean Front Home!

We had a wonderful time at Scott & Christy's home - it had everything we needed and the home was in great shape. The views were stunning and the location was super close to everything. It was also nice that they had a lot of kitchen utensils, comfy beds & TVs in every room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Best beach house we’ve ever rented! Kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfortable. We appreciated the extra touches, like being welcomed by wine, chocolate, and toilet paper. We spent lots of time on the deck watching the ocean. Location was great. The house had everything we needed - we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Views

The house is amazing, situated right on the beach with excellent views! Owners were easy to reach and very helpful. Bonus there is an awning on the back deck which is perfect for those of us who can’t take a full day in the sun!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been coming to EI for 12 years and have always rented from a large real estate company. This experience was much more personal, the accommodations were well appointed, communication with the owners was easy and replies were prompt. We loved the location and really couldn’t criticize anything about the house! We would love to return next year!
I love sandy little feet!
Pap pap and his shadow !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation….. for all ages

House was great!! Plenty of bedroom and bathroom space. Amazing location to just walk on and off beach. Gorgeous views. Property very comfortable, kitchen has new appliances. All around great stay for large family reunion. Easy access to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Getaway

We had another amazing stay at Dunecliff East. The house was clean and well-equipped and gets better with every visit. The owners really think of everything! We enjoyed our visit to Emerald Isle and can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Getaway

We had another amazing stay at Dunecliff East. The owners do an amazing job of updating the house each year with new design features and plenty of functional updates, too! They really think of everything. They're responsive to our questions and suggestions and really make us feel at home. We enjoyed our relaxing stay and can't wait to return!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Adventure

We had an amazing time! We loved all the updates the owners made in the offseason. They take such good care of the property and it really shows. Can't wait to return in August!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Isle Escape

We had another amazing vacation at Dunecliff East. The owners take such good care of the property, there are updates made each year! It feels like home every time we rent here. Looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Isle Perfection

This home is located in a wonderful neighborhood. It is close by to most everything you need. Stunning beachfront right outside of your door! The home is beautifully decorated & very well stocked. We had a restful vacation and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Emerald Isle house

We have stayed in many homes in EI. This was among the best. It is in a great location , comfortably furnished, and with all the amenities you could ask for. Communication with the owner was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

The property, location and owners were amazing. It was by far the best stocked rental kitchen I have ever experienced. The house is extremely comfortable and decorated so beautifully. There were so many extras that made the place perfect. I have only good things to say about our family beach trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Dunecliff East was the perfect vacation house and just steps from the ocean! There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our family of 11. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for a large group and the huge table was a great spot to play games at night. Christy was a fantastic host and went above and beyond to make our special family time just perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

This property was amazing!!! The house was perfect for our family and the views were incredible. The house was well equipped with everything we needed… stocked kitchen, beach chairs, boogie boards etc. Christy communicated throughout the process to make sure our stay was great. Will definitely return!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible place

Our stay could not have been better! What a beautiful home in a perfect location. It is clear that this is a place that the owners genuinely care about. All the little touches - the welcome bag, the fully stocked kitchen, the beach chairs and toys, and the prompt response to our questions made this an exceptional vacation. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

Well appointed condo. Clean! Location!! Fabulous communication with owner. Great week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christy and Scott Burkey

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We are a family of five, with three boys in NC colleges: East Carolina, UNC-Wilmington, and UNC-Charlotte. We've lived in Raleigh, NC, for 18 years and are originally from Ohio. Scott works as a software account executive and Christy as marketing and communication director for an area nonprofit.

We were blessed to purchase this beautiful beachfront home. Building memories together with our boys, their friends, and our close family and friends, is very important to us -- and we hope to offer you the same opportunity to deepen relationships with your close loved ones as well.

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