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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81650 sq ft
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Emerald Isle, NC
- Place, Emerald Isle Beach1 min walk
- Place, 3rd Street Park9 min walk
- Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier12 min drive
- Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)68 min drive
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.
NOTE: There are two exterior security cameras located ground level, one facing the driveway and front stairway, and the other facing the back entrance and stairway.
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.
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
The close proximity to the beach is a safety bonus
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
If you smoke outside please pick up cigarette butt
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
Property Registration Number 40632
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 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.

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 - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
- Fort Macon State Park - 21 min drive - 25.4 km
- Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 53 min drive - 50.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Frank's - 26 min drive
- Frank's Pizza & Subs - 27 min drive
- Big Oak Drive-In & BBQ - 4 min drive
- The Crab Shack - 4 min drive
- Clam Digger Inn - 8 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
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Amenities
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Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
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11 Nov 2025
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Our favorite house
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Home away from home
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28 Jun 2025
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Great Week
Karen L.
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Barbara M.
31 May 2025
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Love this place!
Barbara M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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Linda B.
22 Jun 2025
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A beautiful place to stay


Linda B.
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Great vacation!
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17 Mar 2025
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Beautiful views
Brandi J.
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20 Aug 2024
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3 Apr 2025
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18 Apr 2025
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Pictures didn’t do it justice
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20 Aug 2024
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The best
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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19 Jun 2024
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Would stay again!
Douglas M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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Sheila H.
3 Sept 2024
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Sheila H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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2 Oct 2024
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Girls week
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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Sheridan & Lawrence King w/ Tony Dold
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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