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"The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!
Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10 
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Emerald Isle, NC
- Place, Emerald Isle Adventures6 min drive
- Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier7 min drive
- Place, Salty Pirate Water Park9 min drive
- Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)70 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
"The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!
The Sailfish - Beautiful Emerald Isle, NC;
The Sailfish is a private beach house for rent in Emerald Isle, NC, at the beginning of the Crystal Shores of the NC Outer Banks. The beaches on Emerald Isle are gorgeous white sand, great for swimming and fishing. No hotels or commercial activity on the beach makes this an unspoiled, family-oriented place to enjoy the beach. We rent the Sailfish only to family groups of up to 14 persons. Our house sits on the 2nd row, right across the street from beachfront. Walk down our walkway and cross the small street to the public beach access right in front of the house. If you want to go clamming in the sound, just walk down our driveway and cross the street in the other direction, to reach the sound.
The Sailfish is fully air conditioned, has two floors, ocean views from each floor, and 7 comfortable bedrooms. Two rooms dedicated to play: the upstairs sunroom with game tables, and the downstairs rec room with ping pong table. Our parents built this lovely large space so that our family could vacation together. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we still do!
Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and two full baths that interconnect between bedrooms. Two ocean-view bedrooms have 1 queen bed each. Two other bedrooms each have 2 double beds. The large, airy living room has a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. Large dining table with seating up to 12 persons. Fully equipped kitchen. Spacious sunroom with two tables, perfect for games, working remotely, or extra seating for dining. We keep an assortment of games, puzzles and books in the sunroom, available for guests to enjoy. Or you can sit on the deck/balcony on the upper floor with a cool drink after a day at the beach.
Downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. One queen bedroom has ocean view, one bedroom with double bed and desk set-up that is great for working remotely, and one bedroom with 2 twin beds. Also downstairs is our rec room, with full size ping pong table, and sitting area with cable tv. Kitchenette downstairs as well, with full size refrigerator/ freezer (great to have with a large family!), microwave and small dishwasher.
There is plenty of parking for your family in our large gravel parking area behind the house! For more photos and the contract link, see our website:
Keywords: large, airy, open, comfortable, warm, fun
The Sailfish is a private beach house for rent in Emerald Isle, NC, at the beginning of the Crystal Shores of the NC Outer Banks. The beaches on Emerald Isle are gorgeous white sand, great for swimming and fishing. No hotels or commercial activity on the beach makes this an unspoiled, family-oriented place to enjoy the beach. We rent the Sailfish only to family groups of up to 14 persons. Our house sits on the 2nd row, right across the street from beachfront. Walk down our walkway and cross the small street to the public beach access right in front of the house. If you want to go clamming in the sound, just walk down our driveway and cross the street in the other direction, to reach the sound.
The Sailfish is fully air conditioned, has two floors, ocean views from each floor, and 7 comfortable bedrooms. Two rooms dedicated to play: the upstairs sunroom with game tables, and the downstairs rec room with ping pong table. Our parents built this lovely large space so that our family could vacation together. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we still do!
Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and two full baths that interconnect between bedrooms. Two ocean-view bedrooms have 1 queen bed each. Two other bedrooms each have 2 double beds. The large, airy living room has a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. Large dining table with seating up to 12 persons. Fully equipped kitchen. Spacious sunroom with two tables, perfect for games, working remotely, or extra seating for dining. We keep an assortment of games, puzzles and books in the sunroom, available for guests to enjoy. Or you can sit on the deck/balcony on the upper floor with a cool drink after a day at the beach.
Downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. One queen bedroom has ocean view, one bedroom with double bed and desk set-up that is great for working remotely, and one bedroom with 2 twin beds. Also downstairs is our rec room, with full size ping pong table, and sitting area with cable tv. Kitchenette downstairs as well, with full size refrigerator/ freezer (great to have with a large family!), microwave and small dishwasher.
There is plenty of parking for your family in our large gravel parking area behind the house! For more photos and the contract link, see our website:
Keywords: large, airy, open, comfortable, warm, fun
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM 
Check out before 10:00 AM 
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17 
Events
No events allowed 
Pets
No pets allowed 
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted 
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
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 
About the area
Emerald Isle
Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Travelling with kids? Consider The Sweet Spot, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 

Emerald Isle, NC
What's nearby
- Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- The Sweet Spot - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
- Salty Pirate Water Park - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Surf's Up Grill And Bar - 6 min drive
- The Village Market - 5 min drive
- Bogue Sound Distillery - 13 min drive
- Sweet Spot - 5 min drive
- Fish Hut Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kenn or Gail Knapp

Why they chose this property
We began traveling from Greensboro, NC, to Emerald Isle in 1962!   Our family has grown, the beach has changed, the house has been rebuilt after several hurricanes, but we still love it!   We know you will also...
What makes this property unique
Emerald Isle is a beautiful beach, and this particular stretch is even nicer because it is not crowded.     The house has been specifically set up for family groups to be able to eat together, play together, and enjoy the summertime!  And by the way, we had a new deck built in 2017.  And the 2 upstairs baths have been completely upfitted as of 2017!
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