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OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views

Family-friendly holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Panoramic Beachfront view of the Atlantic. Watch sun rise and set from our decks
View from inside dinning area out to Atlantic
View from kitchen south through living room to deck to Atlantic
View from living room through kitchen over island to Bogue Sound
View from living room towards north west

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 71616 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Beach Wheels Bike Rental
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
  • Place, Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views

Feel at home at the beach! Enjoy the beautiful views of the Atlantic from our back porch, pool, and hot tub; bring your pets, family, and friends! Don't let the photos fool you, we are ocean front and just a short walk down a boardwalk to the beach. Our home is located mid-island, a short drive to Emerald Isle proper. Enjoy the short walk through the the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Preserve to quiet, semi-private white beaches. While this quiet location does boast a secluded beach experience; you’ll stay current with our complimentary High-speed Spectrum WiFi internet access. Our fully furnished home features an open kitchen/living space, three full bathrooms, including master bed/bath with a king sized bed. Full and twin bed in one bedroom, with a queen in the other (linens provided). Savor the comfort of covered and open decks with great views of the Atlantic, island, and sound. Amenities include: enclosed hot/cold outside shower, charcoal grill, carport, dishwasher, washer/dryer, two cable TVs including large 60” flat screen in living area with plenty of seating!

Monthly rental rates available upon request.

Check in and out is Saturday during the normal season. Due to VRBO's new cancelation policy I was forced to restrict bookings to those days; however, in the off season we can offer alternative check in/out days, so feel free to inquire.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Ensure that all comforters remain on bed in bedrooms
Place all other linens in the large laundry bag.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Animals are not permitted on furniture or in the pool. There will be a $195 Non-refundable pet fee. Contact owner to disclose number/weight of pets

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Salter Path

Located in Salter Path, this holiday home is on the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Country Club of the Crystal Coast 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Flatwaters Paddling, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Salter Path, NC

What's nearby

  • Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 56 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kabuto Japanese Steak House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza and Subs - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Frank's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEAN PANORAMA: Beachfront, quiet, & pet friendly home with gorgeous ocean views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salter Path holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. 3rd Street Park and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was unbeatable! The home was exactly as described. The owner was very friendly. Hoping to rent this home again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, two dogs and I stayed here for the 6th year in a row. The house is on the ocean and has a pool. Enough said. The Hess family is excellent with communication. We had good weather for the two weeks we stayed at Ocean Panorama. We love this house!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has beautiful views. We enjoyed the privacy and ease of beach access. The beach was not crowded. Host was always available and responsive. We had no complaints. Look forward to future stays!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great time

Loved watching sunrise and sunset, fishing, walking, the hot tub and host was very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

J H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location of house to the ocean was terrific.Pool was wonderfully refreshing.Kitchen utensil's, ice cube trays, baking sheets were in bad shape.Not provided - trash bags, foil, pot scrubbers, beach towels & extra toilet paper, People might want to know:34 steps (up/down) to walk on the wood boardwalk to the beach. People with mobility challenges should know this.33 steps from 1st level (driveway/pool) to 3rd level (kitchen/living-room)...is challenging to bring luggage/food into the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach stay

Had a great time at this property. Great location on the beach and beautiful views. Home was adequate with some minor TLC needed. Overall stay was wonderful and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy N.

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

Fabulous views!

This was our second time staying at Ocean Panorama. The house is in a great location. The views are amazing. We all enjoyed the pool area and hot tub as well as the beach. The house is stocked with almost everything we needed. The owner is great at communication. It was hard to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros: The views are absolutely stunning and the pool and hot tub are a great bonus and wellmaintained. The beach is quiet and not too crowded. Check in process was good and seamless. Cons: House definitely could use some TLC especially on the inside. We had a hard time with the outside shower. Beds and furniture not too comfortable. We couldn't get the TV in the master bedroom to work. All in all the views and pool were great. Would probably not go back to this particular house but it was our first time using VRBO for renting in the Emerald Isle area. Glad we gave it a try!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine B.

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

Respite before wedding...

We were looking for a week of R&R before our daughter's wedding the following weekend. Liked the location and view most of all -- lots of birds on the beach and in the reserve. Quiet neighbors and relatively few people on the beach. Nice to have the pool and hot tub as the ocean was pretty rough during our stay. Great beach walks. Host was quick to respond when we had question/issue with the hot tub. House is as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Great location!

This is a great house with spectacular views!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Fantastic location

Amazing property. Views and the beach can't be beat. Would love to to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris I.

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

Wonderful

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing with the best view
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful stay. Great location with access to several restaurants. Great communication by the property owner/manager. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Ocean panorama

2nd time staying at this property both times had an amazing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randolph B.

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

Great House Every Year

Excellent views and beach is not crowded when accessed from the house. Good restaurant walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny A., Vienna, VA

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

Great location

We had a a wonderful week and nice to bring Fido..!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara b.

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

Lovely view of the ocean

We really enjoyed walking on the beach with our doggie. The house has huge windows right onto decks and the ocean. I was able to have coffee on the top deck, then another time, just enjoy the sun - before the big snow storm! Thanks, Dan, for your wonderful communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Skylar M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Here’s a few things to note during our stay we noticed- wasps nests on the side of the house when you’re in the outdoors shower, look up. There were tons of wasps along the stairs walking up to the house. - the door to the bathroom was dirty when we arrived, there was leftover sunscreen smeared and whatever else from previous people- there were so many flies, especially in our bathroom and bedroom when we got there. We got bit up at night. We ended up renting another place the last night because they got so bad. - the fridge was dirty and had spilled liquids from the previous people. As well as a bunch of left over food from previous people. - ants were running all over the counters and tables when we got there the first day. - a board on the board walk was loose and popped up (after the path directly to your house, right after where it connects, it popped up when we stepped on it.)- I pulled out a “clean fork” out of the drawer the first morning and it was so dirty.- the board walk is shared, and very raggedy so not as nice. Other than that, the pool and hot tub were nice. We contacted the host about these issues and received no compensation so I’m giving my honest review here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

May getaway

Nice house, great view, welcoming/helpful host. Touch and go early season weather but as always it’s just good to spend time in EI.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

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

Best Week ever

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Ocean Getaway

My husband, two dogs and I enjoyed another great stay at Ocean Panorama. The house meets our needs perfectly. We love the views, the pool and proximity to the beach. Dan Hess is an excellent host. This was our 5th year staying here. We love it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Beautiful view and very relaxing. Can’t think of anything more I would ask of this vacation.

Very easy to book and great communication from Dan the property host. Would definitely revisit this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katy H.

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

Lovely home close to everything

We had an amazing stay! The pool and hot tub were highlights. Ocean views from the decks were spectacular! We walked to the dollar general just about every day since it was right across the street. We did t want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

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

Our private fun getaway

This property has everything! A pool, oceanfront, and very private. We also could bring our dog, who is part of the family. They host was great! Lots of places to go to eat and see, if you want to. A perfect place just to sit and relax and watch the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Lovely Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation. The views were spectacular. We enjoyed having coffee on the front porch and looking for dolphins. The house was comfortable and quiet-perfect for relaxing. We enjoyed walks on the beach and fishing. We also enjoyed the hot tub and pool. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dan Hess

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I have been in the eastern Carolina area for over 30 years having been bought here via the US Marine Corps back in 1989. I have since lived in GA and NC with my wife, but now make our home for at least half of the year, here on our wonderful outer banks island.

Why they chose this property

Ocean Panorama lives up to its name, even though I have owned this property for almost 10 years now, I still cannot get over the incredible views of the ocean and sound from main living area of this home. The beach is essentially private with very little traffic on this part of the beach due to the Roosevelt Preserve that you can see in the pictures. This gives a wonderful private almost deserted feel to the beach. There are of course other people on the beach, but even on the 4th of July this is very slightly populated. The short walk to the beach and the private pool and spa makes this a wonderful place for family and friends.

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