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Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage

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Queen Bedroom
Ocean side
Deck View
King Bedroom
West Deck View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101880 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs oceanfront

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Streetside

1 Queen Bed

Loft with two twins

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Oceanside

1 King Bed

Upstairs Street side

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Upstairs Jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage

Dunecastle West is a duplex with an adjoining door which give access to the east side. Please view Dunecastle East to review and enjoy both sides for availability if this side shows booked.

Oceanfront with spectacular view. Fully furnished 4 Bedroom including 1 King, 3 Queens and 2 twins in the Loft. 2 full Baths with outside shower. Full equipped kitchen with three HD Flat Screen TVs and DVD Player. Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer. Game room with Ping Pong. Nearby Fishing, Golf Course, Library, Public Boat Ramp, Resturants, Shops and Grocery Stores. There is also a Dollar General around the corner for the extra convince.

Property manager

Koral Worsham

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Events Allowed with permission from owner
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Pets

Pets allowed
Max 2 dogs under 75Lbs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow smoking on the property, we have m
Guest needs to sign the rental agreement, Security Deposit required up to $300.00

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events Allowed with permission from owner
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this condo is on the beach. Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Flatwaters Paddling and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location ocean front!

Had a very nice time. The house is very nice however it is a need of many repairs. Master bath ceiling molded w/water damaged same outside in the hallway between upstairs bedrooms. A lot of weathering damage outside that needs cleaned up and repaired. The check-in process (cleaning ladies were not finished by 4 PM. ) That was awkward. Grill was filthy dirty and no gas in tank. Need to upgrade pillows on the beds. Great location with views access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Excellent location to amenities and beach right outside your door

Great for family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy J., Frederick

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT LOCATION

The location for this house was A+! Communication with host also great! We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

genevieve s., Chapel Hill

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

Always a great stay

We are a three time repeat visitor. We love the location, the house is comfortable for my family. Already booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie F.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our stay. The location of the property was convenient to stores and shopping. The property had everything we needed in order to have an enjoyable vacation at Emerald Isle. Definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla C.

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

Nice stay, big house with lots of room.

The box springs on two beds were very noisy. Needs more towel racks in bathrooms. The steps up to the house were very narrow. The kitchen was great we cooked most of our meals. Nice big dining and living rooms. Enjoyed the deck with nice furniture. Was a wonderful week, host was very helpful. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

Great beach access which was steps from the deck. Very comfortable space with plenty of room for our family of 8. A little deeper cleaning could have been done. Ran out of gas after 15 minutes of grill use. Told to replace tank and money would be refunded. Overall a wonderful week with the family on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Katie G.

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

Family time!!!

First time renting a home located on the beach, lots of memories made with family! Owner easy to communicate with, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Both sides rented

We love this house. Unfortunately mold was à big issue for us. We can't stay here again until that is fixed. Also East door to the deck didn't close properly. The loft area is great and the kids loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

genevieve s., Chapel Hill

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

Always lovely

This is our second time renting Dune Castle West. It's the best location, and the new beds are comfy. Lots of pots and pans for every item you're trying to cook. The grill was working great. The only issue we had (and I know salt and sand are hard on metal) the door locks on to both decks were finicky, the kids couldn't unlock them. The locks were stubborn and salty. So we used the slider to come and go mostly. But it's a highly used beach house on the ocean with amazing views and a great air conditioner, what else do you need. The hot water in the outside shower was awesome, it was the most used shower of the week! The new deck was splinter free. We're booking again for next year. It's my favorite spot on EI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ella T.

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

Favorite Beach House!

We come down every year to visit my daughter and this beach house is our favorite. We rent the whole house, it has four bedrooms on each side +2 loft rooms and a ping pong room in the basement. The deck is brand new this year and I believe the east side got new vinyl flooring. The owners are very easy to work with and we truly enjoy our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Family Beach Stay

This home provided plenty of room for our large immediate family (2 adults and 6 kids). It was very comfortable and clean. The house had durable items that we didn’t have to worry about our children ruining. The gas grill right off the kitchen was perfect for dinners. The kitchen was well equipped missing only crab crackers (although we left a set there for the next occupants). The location was amazing right on the beach. Overall we had a wonderful stay and look forward to renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

My family had a wonderful time!

We had such a good time. This property is conveniently located and will definitely be sought after for my next trip to Emerald Isle.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Donna A., Lexington, OH

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation stay month of October

The entrance door is gross. The stairs leading upstairs (both,) were dirty. The smell when opening the door to the game room was nasty. The laundry room was way too cluttered with an extra appliance and a non-working laundry tub and the refrigerator was nasty! The floor leading to and including the laundry room needs swept and mopped. We had to pull out all of the items in the cupboards and oven and scrub most of them!! The kitchen cupboards were totally unorganized and dirty, TOO MANY POTS & PANS! Need a vent & new lights in the upstairs BR. Ne No light in the outside shower (we had to buy one). Need new vacuums. Deck & steps need replaced, dangerous. We pounded lots of nails and the condition of the wood is in really bad shape. Lots of attention needed throughout the house. Really need lights on the deck stairs, very dangerous. The game room was a joke. Broken card table, no chairs, the rocker was broken, the ping pong table needs replaced. ( I had to clean up drinking glasses, & trash in the game room). Closets need to be finished. The outside downstairs room is scary, needs cleaned out and the door needs secured. Having beach toys & boards for the kids would be nice. Beach chairs would also be a plus. Had an issue with flys, they were horrible inside. We figured out if we moved the trash & recycle cans away from where they go, that pretty much eliminated the problem. Swifter dust mop and mop would be helpful! The Baki’s
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Larry B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Poor shape

View and deck good condition of home very poor late check in home needs desperate work advertised blender one doesn’t work the other no top pictures online do not match the shape this place is in
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Perfect Location!

Perfect location at this updated duplex beachhouse. We are a family of 6, with a 13, 11, 6, and 7 year old, plus our tiny elderly dog in tow, and we all just had the best time! A screen on the upstairs master sliding porch door would have been a lovely touch, but didn’t stop the crashing waves from lulling us to sleep each night. The property is just steps from the beach - so convenient for the kids to go in and out of the house as they pleased. There was a loggerhead nest 4-5 houses down, but sadly those little buggers didn’t hatch while we were there ☹️ The kitchen was well-stocked. We enjoyed coffee on the porch each morning, and the kids had so much fun in the downstairs ping-pong room. The kitchen and bathroom granite was beautiful. The property was quiet and peaceful. Thank you for the amazing time and all the memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Location location location

We had the best time and the location was everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shruti T.

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

Perfect Beachfront Getaway for 2 families

Dune Castle west is fabulous. We have stayed at various VRBOs along Emerald Isle and this one is hard to beat. Great and tasteful updates to the kitchen, the mattresses are perfectly fine (in contrast to what some older reviews may say - no one in our group had any issues). The kitchen is stocked with all the appliances you’d need and there is a gas grill (just pick up your own small propane tank at the grocery store when you drive into town). We had 3 couples, an infant and 3 kids under 10 years of age who all slept comfortably in beds. The loft with twin beds is great and spacious, and it doubled as a playroom for the smaller kids while adults hung out in the main living room. 5G WiFi is zippy and we hooked up our chromecast and streamed all the usual things. The beach views, sounds and deck are great. Plenty of comfortable chairs and a table set to hang out outside and eat a meal or sip some coffee. Craig the owner and Koral the property manager are so responsive with any questions or concerns definitely recommend them. They are so professional. The place is clean, inviting and comfortable. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Kim F.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Not a Good Fit for Us

*** My husband and I chose Emerald Isle before the season was underway for some quiet and R&R. We were instead greeted with a major construction project going on the beach in front of the house (8 bulldozers with backup alarms, trailers, cranes, massive rusted pipes operating 24/7 in front of the house with bright lights at night. I spoke to the contractors and learned that they would be gone in 2-3 days. I called Craig who was very kind and offered a refund (very nice, but where to go late Saturday with a dog after a 12-hour drive?) or to stay the week, get back to him in a few days, and he would compensate us for the inconvenience. Seemed the better way to go as we were tired from the drive. We did get back to him a few days later, reported that we were now able to enjoy the beach, and would appreciate compensation for the 2 days. That was the last we ever heard from him. That was the most disappointing part of our stay. The décor in the house was nice. The beach is spectacular and the view from the house breathtaking!! The master bedroom is washed with sunlight from sunrise to sunset- I loved it! I would have been 5* for that alone, had we not been misled and not responded to. For those that are like me, please know that the house is old and attention to detail not there. It was not very clean (sticky cabinets, crumbs and dead flies in drawer’s, lots of white hair and threads all over the couch and floor kind of stuff. Maybe this is standard in beach rentals? Not sure, this was our first. Other details we did not anticipate were things like construction materials stored in bedroom/bath closets, a large 20”rodent trap in font of outdoor shower, lots of rusted nail pops on decks, debris strewn about outside, rusty entrance door, strong smell of mold in the lower level where you enter etc. Again, maybe this is standard, or standard in this price range? If small details do not bother you, this is your place. Kim & Fitz 2021
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Location

Amazing place with everything you need for a wonderful beach week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Family beach vacation

We had a wonderful experience. The owner communicated well with us and all our needs were met. Beautiful property and wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

genevieve s., Chapel Hill

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

Can't find a better location!

We will be back! The house was great, It's a vacation rental on the ocean so it isn't 100%, but it's definitely a solid 90%. The owners were great when we had a slight issue, and it was everything I could have hoped for. You can't beat the location. Steps from the ocean. A great beach. Close to the stores. Everyone loved it! The kids loved the big TV, comfy couches and barstools! I loved the porch and the view!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Great week

Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer v.

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

Amazing beach week

We had a fantastic week on the beach! Property was exactly as described, and we really enjoyed being steps from the beach. Owner was very responsive-- when the washing machine broke our first night, he immediately ordered a replacement. I highly recommend this property for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Lydia C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great memories made!!!

Loved our stay but the outdoor shower not working made it a bit sandy for everyone. Recommend new beds! Many thanks!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Koral Worsham

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It has been almost 20 years ago that we fell in love with Emerald Isle when our girls were very young. We have celebrated many special events and family reunions at Dunecastle. Our daughter Ashlie was even married on the sand right in front of the cottage. We have been blessed with 10 beautiful grandchildren and now enjoy our time there watching the dolphins swim and jump right in front of the cottage.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Dunecastle because of its huge deck and the opportunity for all generations to be able to enjoy the beachfront. We also like the idea of the adjoining door that CAN connect to Dune Castle East that can be used for large groups or families for a fun filled vacation.

What makes this property unique

Our favorite thing about Dunecastle West is having coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the afternoon on the deck while watching the children play right out front on the sand. We also love waking up in the morning and the first thing we see is the waves crashing on the shore right from our bedroom.

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