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Circus by the Sea| Private Walkway & Stunning Views
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Popular amenities
- On beach
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
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Emerald Isle, NC
- Emerald Isle BeachPlace, Emerald Isle Beach18 min walk
- 3rd Street ParkPlace, 3rd Street Park5 min drive
- Flatwaters PaddlingPlace, Flatwaters Paddling6 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Double and Twin Room
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Primary Queen Suite
1 Queen Bed
Queen
1 Queen Bed
Queen and Double Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Hall Bath
Hall Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Circus by the Sea| Private Walkway & Stunning Views
HIGHLIGHTS:
Saturday to Saturday
Furnished and covered deck
Private walkway to the beach
Great ocean views
Dishwasher
Full-size washer and dryer
3 TVs (streaming services available)
High-speed wireless internet
DESCRIPTION:
Circus by the Sea is a charming oceanfront retreat located on Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, offering guests a classic coastal experience with all the comforts of home. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage sits just steps from the sand, with expansive ocean views and a private walkway leading directly to the beach. The home blends vintage seaside character with modern amenities, featuring bright, open living spaces filled with natural light, a fully equipped kitchen, and high-speed internet for added convenience. Large ocean-facing decks—both covered and open provide the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply relaxing to the sound of the waves. With its inviting décor and prime location, Circus by the Sea captures the essence of a laid-back Emerald Isle getaway, ideal for families or groups seeking a peaceful and scenic escape by the water.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Guest Room with a Queen Bed, Private bathroom
Guest Room with a Twin/Twin Bunk plus a Double bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Guest Room with a Queen bed and a Twin Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Guest Room with a Double bed and a Twin Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Saturday to Saturday
Furnished and covered deck
Private walkway to the beach
Great ocean views
Dishwasher
Full-size washer and dryer
3 TVs (streaming services available)
High-speed wireless internet
DESCRIPTION:
Circus by the Sea is a charming oceanfront retreat located on Ocean Drive in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, offering guests a classic coastal experience with all the comforts of home. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage sits just steps from the sand, with expansive ocean views and a private walkway leading directly to the beach. The home blends vintage seaside character with modern amenities, featuring bright, open living spaces filled with natural light, a fully equipped kitchen, and high-speed internet for added convenience. Large ocean-facing decks—both covered and open provide the perfect setting for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or simply relaxing to the sound of the waves. With its inviting décor and prime location, Circus by the Sea captures the essence of a laid-back Emerald Isle getaway, ideal for families or groups seeking a peaceful and scenic escape by the water.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Guest Room with a Queen Bed, Private bathroom
Guest Room with a Twin/Twin Bunk plus a Double bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Guest Room with a Queen bed and a Twin Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
Guest Room with a Double bed and a Twin Bed, Shared Hallway Bathroom
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About the area
Emerald Isle
Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity 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. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.

Emerald Isle, NC
What's nearby
- Emerald Isle Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- 3rd Street Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
- Flatwaters Paddling - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
- Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 54 min drive - 49.4 km
Getting around
- Havelock Station - 44 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
- Frank's - 25 min drive
- Surf's Up Grill And Bar - 10 min drive
- Frank's Pizza & Subs - 26 min drive
- The Village Market - 8 min drive
- Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill - 9 min drive
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