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Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home!

Beachfront, with water park

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Views for days out on the top deck!
Heading down to the beach.
Brand new upper and lower decks!
Plenty of places to relax.
We made it!  I may just sit here all week but I should go inside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
  • Place, 3rd Street Park
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home!


2025 Updates: New bedframes in all the rooms, no more old box springs! New coffee maker (drip and - k cup), Ninja Air Fryer!

UPDATED for 2024:
New ROKU's for all TV's with YouTube TV included. New hammock. New glassed in shower in the main bedroom along with fresh new paint and decor. New stainless refrigerator.

o Welcome to Xanadu East! It's gorgeous! We are an oceanfront duplex with amazing views, great for families with kids or adults looking for an adult only get-away

o Xanadu East is a light, bright and airy oceanfront duplex with incredible, sweeping ocean views. Two oceanfront and two ocean view bedrooms help you feel at home with your friends and family in the tastefully decorated beach home. Ceiling fans help spread the ocean breezes to every room. Two large decks and a few steps to the wide expanse of beach frontage enhance every moment at Xanadu. Watch the dolphins lazily pass by, often taking time to frolic and fish in the surf. Pelicans and seabirds galore. Surf fishing both in and out of season is excellent. Clean your fish and have them for dinner! Do get a license.

o This duplex sits taller and closer to the ocean than its neighbors which makes for amazing views! One can see all the way from Indian Beach to the Point from the top deck. We've discovered that by being closer to the ocean (while not giving up good beach depth) life with kids and especially little ones is just much easier! You can see your kids easily from the deck if you'd like to have a drink or you just take a few steps and you are right on the beach with them. There is a large outdoor shower with hot and cold water outside for cleaning off all the sand that seems to get everywhere!

o We attempt to maintain Xanadu East in the best condition we can provide. 2019 brought a brand new kitchen with up to date cabinets and drawers; a new stove and microwave, a combo coffee maker, updated lighting and new bench seating at the table! Check out the all-new artwork, all the pictures are taken by our family to showcase our love of the Crystal Coast. The updated decks flow off the living area creating an amazing place to gather with family, friends and beautiful views. 2023 brings new flooring in the bedrooms, new couches and chairs upstairs!

o Two very roomy decks are accessed through the sliders in the ocean front bedrooms. The first floor deck is completely shaded and is equipped with polywood chairs and rockers, foot rests, and side tables. A hammock for your fun and comfort! A picnic table provides easy eating space. The top deck makes for a great place to eat a meal. Also included are polywood chairs and rockers along with a picnic table and umbrella and a couple of chaise lounges. Each deck has an exit gate to keep kids where you need them.

o The second floor includes the living area, kitchen, dining area and a second master bedroom and bathroom. The second floor has a vaulted ceiling with canned lighting and fans in both the lounging area, the dining area and bedroom. Two sets of sliding doors provide an incredible amount of light to the entire second floor. You can eat in the dining area and your digestion will be aided by the views of the Atlantic Ocean beckoning to you. A large bay window provides additional light.

o For those that want to explore the island, there are plenty of activities away from the beach for everyone in your group. For the active: bicycling (rentals available on island), golf, kayak and boat rentals, mini-golf, golf-carts, amusement park, horseback riding, volleyball, water park, driving range, skating, off-shore fishing, kite-flying. For the sightseer and shopper: There is Morehead City, Beaufort waterfront, Swansboro waterfront shops and antiques, Emerald Isle shops, North Carolina Aquarium and more.

o We provide gates at the top of each outdoor stairway, beach chairs (limited), beach towels, sand toys, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, small baby wading pool (not always available based on prior guest usage), charcoal & gas grill, hammock, 3 picnic tables, deck chairs, rockers, chaises, games, puzzles, books. We supply complimentary toilet paper and paper towels for your arrival. Pack your clothes and leave the rest to us.

o Flat screen TVs in living room area and all bedrooms. Undercover parking.

o Located on the beautiful Crystal Coast of Carteret County, Emerald Isle is located south of Cape Hatteras. WE ARE THE SOUTHERN OUTER BANKS (SOBX) The beach community is family oriented, quiet and never crowded! A short drive will provide plenty of activities for you and your family.

o North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knolls Shore, Miniature golf, water park, restaurants, Morehead City and Beaufort docks to rent deep-sea fishing boats or take a trip to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and come away with an incredible supply of shells. Always plenty of beach space for your vacation pleasure. EXQUISITE sunrise and sunsets to begin and end glorious beach days. Quiet strolls along the beach 24/7! Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter within 15 minutes. Hammocks Beach State Park, Bear Island, Harker's Island, Cedar Island, deep sea fishing. (black sea bass, vermilion snapper, amber jack, mahi-mahi, trigger fish et al. Couldn't ask for much more. Plenty of shopping for just about anything a beach lover might want to buy! Food Lion and Publix are conveniently located for those who develop an appetite on the beach.

NOTE - For new bookings in the 2024 and beyond season pets will NOT be allowed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The close proximity to the beach is a safety bonus
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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
If you smoke outside please pick up cigarette butt
Pre 1/1/23 Non-refundable pet fee, $150 per pet required. Renter will be responsible for damage caused by pet and charged any costs that exceed $150.
No smoking inside property, no exceptions!
CANCELLATIONS: Cancel 60 days or more 100% refund. Cancel 30-60 days 50% refund. Otherwise no refund. We advise you to get traveler's insurance.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 40632

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 near theme parks and on the beach. Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 3rd Street Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 25 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 50 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 43 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frank's Pizza and Subs - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Frank's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Drafthouse & Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Oak Drive-In & BBQ - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Xanadu East, your home away from home! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and 3rd Street Park. Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Flatwaters Paddling are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners were excellent to deal with and had many nice extra touches throughout the home. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ve lost count how many times we’ve stayed in this same house! We love it and the owners as well …. Booking again for next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained home with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Home away from home

We have stayed at Xanadu East for several years and we have enjoyed it immensely each summer. A perfectly appointed home in a perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect lower deck for shade while looking at the beach. Perfect upper deck for star gazing at night. Excellent outdoor shower. Super close to the beach and surf. Accomodating property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and included everything you could need for a vacation. Location was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice property, had everything you would need, the owners thought of everything. Well appointed, well stocked kitchen implements, amazing decks and views. Lots of thoughtful touches! A great outside hot and cold shower! The owners were very fast to respond to questions.
Quiet sunset.
After a rain.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Love this place!

Beds were so comfy! House had everything we needed and more. Owner's were very responsive to any concerns. We WILL be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

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

March week

Great location. Wonderful space and venue
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne p.

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

Girl’s getaway

The view from the decks and 2 of the bedrooms was unbelievable! We loved watching the dolphins! We had everything we needed including a very well equipped kitchen. Location was great for our trips to Swansboro, Morehead City and Beaufort. Living area was very attractive and comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi J.

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

Beautiful views

Directly on the beach. Large balconies provide breathtaking views with ample room for the whole family. All necessities were provided!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarre B.

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

The best

Can’t wait to stay here again!!! Great house, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven w.

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

Girls week

This property has it all, location, comfort,and a well stocked kitchen. We loved it so much we have booked it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail g.

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

Xanadu East 2nd Stay

Totally enjoyed my second vacation in this beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great Oceanfront Duplex

Beautiful property and location. Excellent updates throughout. We had a wonderful time! Looking forward to our future trips to Emerald Isle!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Lovely home

Seas were rough for much of our week, but we found plenty to do in Xanadu East. We appreciate all the care for their home and for our stay that the owners provide. It's always hard to leave, but we get to say "until next year!"
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan U.

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

Family Trip

We came here for my dad’s 60th birthday. Property owners were incredibly helpful. We ran into an issue with the ac and they had a repair man out and had the issue fixed in less than 24 hours. Wonderful communication, accurate listing, gorgeous property. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

A Wonderful Vacation Getaway!!!

Xanadu East was the perfect home for our vacation. The location couldn't be better and the home itself is just lovely. We had everything we needed for our vacation to just relax and enjoy ourselves. The home owners obviously care a lot about their property and it is wonderful that they share it with others. Thank you for making our vacation a complete success. Hopefully we'll be able to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., Conway, AR, USA

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

Great house!

I come to Emerald Isle every summer for a large family reunion. This house was really nice and updated. The rooms are really nice and very comfy. There are a lot of stairs but that’s normal for houses on the Outer Banks. I tried to rent this house again for 2022 but it was already booked. It’s a great house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

xanadu east

Great beach setting. Excellent accomodation. The decks were terrific. It was easy to find items in the kitchen. Appreciated the extras like beach chairs and toys and use of the grill. Our hosts were quick to respond to questions before we arrived. This experience will influence our plans for spring breaks to the beach in future years.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

It's the Little Things

Have done a number of rentals. No place is perfect but we were impressed that this rental seemed to try to do what they could...best stocked kitchen of any rental we've had, towels that felt like towels, not a piece of paper, soaps, paper towels, tp etc., ample beach chairs, boogie boards, sand toys, not just a half broken one or 2, guest book etc. Very easy walk to the beach, nice outdoor shower with hot water etc. Was it perfectly clean, of course not, but no rental is. But we felt like it probably was at the start of the season and compared to many beach rentals, it was wonderful. A bit further from grocery stores than is our preference, but we knew that when we booked so it was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Relax at Xanadu

It didn’t hit me until I walked upstairs. After driving down from northern Virginia I just wanted to get the car unloaded and into the house. Once everything was inside I took a couple bags upstairs and Xanadu upended up to a large living room with windows looking out to the ocean. At the top of the stairs I realized how much I needed this vacation. My shoulders relaxed and I took a deep breath. Everything was as described. The deck is most memorable. Large and offering wonderful views of the surf, sand and sun. Easy beach access from the deck. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darrin J.

Everything we wanted with the beach just a few steps away!!!

My daughter was getting married at Fort Macon and we wanted a place to stay for the entire family to be together and share a few days. This also included our family dog, who had never stayed at the beach before. This is an ideal setting, and October made it the perfect time of the year to have the windows open and fall asleep to the crashing waves all night long!! We had perfect weather and plenty of room for all of us. The house is very well equipped with anything that you may need indoors and out. Allot of the other features like the outdoor private shower (with both hot and cold water) is really nice! Large deck area with plenty of seating, plus the lower level deck shaded to get out of the sun if needed but still be outdoors to watch the beach and waves!! Easy five minute (or less) drive to restaurants and stores for anything else from souvenirs to necessities. We never had to pack anything for the beach to bring, kids used boogie boards while we watched in the beach chairs that were all provided. This was great since it meant we didn’t need to buy them or transport them all the way from Ohio, where we live!! Often packing up in a vehicle for a long distance drive doesn’t leave much room for items like that so we were very appreciative that they were supplied with the house. Overall we had a great experience and we would definitely do it again every chance we can get to return. We loved being directly on the beach front with multiple rooms (and bedrooms) facing the ocean. Everyday we were able to see a group of Dolphins swim by and got some really good photos of them too from the upper deck. We walked everyday on the beach picking up seashells, which were plentiful and packed way too many home!!! Overall a fantastic experience with the homeowners being very responsive to emails before and during our stay!! Do not hesitate on debating on wether to stay here or not, this is the place you’ve been searching for, right on the beach!! P.S. The dog had a blast and made many friends while on the beach. He wishes he could rate his stay with 4 paws up!! Thanks again for everything, we will return someday!!! D Jones
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The duplex is ocean front with beautiful views. The duplex has comfortable beds, great gathering areas, a large well equipped kitchen, and is well appointed. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was spacious and well laid out. Beach access and view was top notch. Communication with owners was pleasant and timely. This was one of the most well stocked essentials that I have ever seen in a beach rental. Our entire family loved it and it was by far best week we have ever had at Emerald Isle over the last 15 years!
Stunning Sunset!
Sunset!
Gorgeous Emerald green water against suspended puffy clouds and sand!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sheridan & Lawrence King w/ Tony Dold

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We finally became "locals" after buying Xanadu East back in 2002, now living just across the Emerald Isle Bridge. When we bought it, we wanted to provide a family 'gathering' place that everyone would love. We found it! Xanadu East is everyone's "happy place". We've been able to spend time as a family during the spring and summer, and also enjoying the beautiful shoulder and off-seasons. Our kids have been able to grow up enjoying the beautiful Crystal Coast during vacations along with their many friends! A true family experience!

Why they chose this property

I grew up coming to Emerald Isle every summer for many years since I was the age of my own kids. Emerald Isle is a 'generational' place for us. My kids adore it now as much as I did when they were children. We have passed that love for all things "water" to our family and hope they'll share it with theirs someday. They can't wait to get here and hate to leave. They call it their Happy Place, and it is.

What makes this property unique

Constant relaxation! Check out some amazing places to visit while you are on the Crystal Coast. To eat, check out Rucker John's, Trading Post, Fish Hut Grill . . there are great options on the Island. Head over to Morehead and hit Red Fish or Ruddy Duck, or even Floyds. Swansboro is also lovely . . Yana's is an early breakfast landmark or get a Low Country Boil from The Boro. Need something different to do . . check out Carteret Speedway a short drive from EI, it is a blast! Like to fish, head out to Morehead and the Carolina Princess, they'll treat you like family. Or, grab the Island Ferry and head to Shackleford Banks or Cape Lookout. Or, grab a chair and just watch the waves roll in!

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