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Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026!

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Welcome to Island Time
exterior
Golf Cart
Private pool
Pool Deck

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 102300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Full 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half 1

Toilet

outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026!

Welcome to our ''5 Star'' energy rated vacation home. This home was built with energy efficiency and fun in mind. ''ISLAND TIME'' is located about a mile from town along Coast Guard Rd. The new bike path is right outside of our Dolphin Ridge development. It's a great addition to EI. You can rent a bike and explore the entire island or you can relax and enjoy the private pool. We also have our own personal golf cart. It makes getting to the beach a lot of fun. If you prefer a leisurely stroll to the beach; it is only 4 short blocks. Along the way you may want to pause and gaze at one of the various ponds overflowing with wildlife. As you will discover, there are many custom features that make this house a state of the art, environmentally friendly, perfect family vacation home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at the pool
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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
No one under the age of 16 is permitted to drive golf cart. Additional golf carts are prohibited
Grilling inside the pool area is prohibited. Additional grills on the property are prohibited
Quiet time is 10 pm for everyone's enjoyment. # of overnight guests are limited to the rental agreement.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this cottage is in the city centre and near 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. 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 Woods Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 35 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026!?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026! on 3 Apr 2026 start from £364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Ridge "ISLAND TIME" with private pool and golf cart. Now booking 2026! located?

Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

Spacious, conveniently, gated community, great pool, golf cart

Perfect vacation spot for families and children
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni T.

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

Family time

Great house, and the amenities were perfect for our multigenerational family vacation! Love this place would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The pool was a hit with our grandkids. The house had great accommodations for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Wonderful family vacation

This made our second time staying at Island Time and we had a wonderful week! Check in was easy, and the house and pool were perfect! Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

We have stayed at this location for 3 years now and it's just as nice and well kept as 3 years ago. The location is ideal and the house is great for family fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Great stay

The
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D B.

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

Well Done -- Margie and Brian !

Annual family beach vacay to EIB. Stayed at several different places , through the years. All of the places we've stayed have been great. ISLAND TIME was equally fantastic! Beautiful place on a great locale. Margie and Brian were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super responsive and helpful. First time to Emerald Island and it was a win!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY D.

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

Great week

First time my children were all together at the beach in years. We had a great time playing games at night the little ones loved taking rides on the golf cart. Everyone had good beach days. The screened in porch was awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

First time in Emerald Isle and a good time was had by all

Property had everything we needed. Even better than the pictures. Property manager was very accommodating. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Memories made!

We had a wonderful stay at Island Time! The house is just as described, perfect for our group of 7. Loved the use of the golf cart for getting to the beach, the beautiful enclosed porch, and of course the pool!! We would mostly definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island time was the perfect home for us as we came down to visit military family for a week. Everything went smooth from day one of booking this trip and if we had any questions the host was quick to respond to any of our questions. The house was spotless the day we moved in, the use of the golf cart was helpful as we used the car to bring the beach stuff to the beach access ( which is only 2 min. away ) then used the golf cart to take everyone to the beach and parked the cart there. So I would definitely recommend Island Time for your next trip to Emerald Ise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Best location!

The property suited our family of 8 perfectly. Dolphin Ridge is spectacular and Bryan is the best property manager. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Family Vacation 2024

This was a perfect location for our family vacation ❤️❤️ The house was wonderful! The pool was perfect for the little ones! The rides in the golf cart to the beach made it all come together. We travel here frequently and this was one of our best stays. Thank you to the owners and Brian for everything 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Great home.

Perfect location. Helpful Caretaker and Owners. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was a great size for us with all of the amenities needed. Thank You.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Do happy that your enjoyed your stay. I hope you will keep us in mind for the future. We would be happy to host your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and excellent layout. Loved the golf cart. Super clean. Brian was excellent to attend to any needs we had and made great recommendations. My kids loved the pool. I would have got in with a pool heater as it was just a bit too cool for me. Loved the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry & Tamra R.

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

Island Time Love

We love Island Time. We look forward to this week each year. Margie and Brian are great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Twilla Z.

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

The vacation house that has it all

This is the 3rd year staying at this property. Our family finds it very comfortable with a nice pool, spaces for kids, a screened in porch for peaceful mornings. The kitchen is the most well appointed of any property we've stayed at in Emerald Isle. The golf cart and our rented bikes makes it easy to get to the beach. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Twilla Z.

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

Perfect family property

This vacation home has everything and more. The home is clean and comfortable, the kitchen is well suited for families that churn out meals even while on vacation, and the pool was a refreshing end to a hot day on the beach. We’ve stayed in many places over our 26 years vacationing in EI, but have returned to this home for a second time. We look forward to returning to Island Time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Emerald Isle Vacation

The house was very clean. The amenities were great. Having the golf cart available to us made going to the beach very easy. Margie (owner) and Brian (property manager) was very responsive to all of our questions. Brian made some great recommendations for the area to eat and activities. The pool was a great feature and we used it every day. The house is in a private community and is very quiet. It is close to alot of restaurants, the water park and shopping. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Another great stay

We had some maintenance issues pop up with the house this time but the property managers were extremely responsive and prompt in fixing them. The house is lovely and well-stocked with everything needed for a week away. I loved it that management gave us extra towels when we needed them. The golf cart is fun and makes getting to the beach a breeze. Our family enjoyed the board games. One request: please get a pool heater :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

A Dream Vaca

Everything was so easy! An amazing place with a lovely private pool! Maybe a quick 2 minute golf cart ride to the beach! Very clean and stocked with all the extras! Beautiful community and very family friendly! The property manager was super attentive and so sweet with my kiddos! Brian went above and beyond! This house is amazing and would stay here again in a heartbeat! 10/10 definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing. Very clean, wonderful layout with master bedroom on main floor. Upstairs bedroom and bath worked great for our son, his wife and two small grandsons. They loved the bunk beds. Pool was very enjoyable. Golf cart was great to travel to beach. First trip to Emerald Isle, NC, but would certainly visit again. Don't hestitate a minute to book this house in the exclusive Dolphin Ridge community. Very good communication and we even got in before check in time. Also loved the little touches in this house...artwork, beach decor, great sectional, outdoor shower, gas grill, even hand soap in the bathrooms. Top notch house! Very deserving of exceptional rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Everything about this stay was perfect! The owner and house manager, Brian, could not be more responsive. Brian was so helpful by offering options for dinner and entertainment before we even arrived. The house was perfect - and CLEAN! The beds were comfortable and we had more than enough room for our party of 8. I promise the photos do not do this house justice. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need. We brought our own beach toys for the kids but they even had sand toys, boogie boards, pool noodles, etc. The golf cart was great for trips to the beach and the pool was fabulous when we returned! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Regina W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacation

House was very nice, but we had a few issues, very dusty and mildew all over up stairs Bathroom. We were bitten with sand fleas we think not sure. Had to wash all bedding. Other than a few issues we made the best of our stay. Nosey neighbors took pictures and said we had to many people staying in house which was untrue. It was just a family cookout. Probably will not rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margie Treston

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We have been vacationing in Emerald Isle for over 25 years. It has always been a special family destination.

Why they chose this property

Gated community only 1 mile to downtown Emerald Isle

What makes this property unique

Golf cart and private pool

Languages:

English

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