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*Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located*

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Welcome to your home away from home!
Our pool offers a 2 ft deep wading ledge for children to play or for tanning.
The pool goes up to 6 ft deep.
Custom made furniture from reclaimed deck wood at HLS.
View from the top sunning deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

*Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located*

Our dream has come to life with our private family home named Hook, Line and Stinkers. It is a 5 minute walk to the beach; we provide all beach amenities and a wagon. The open floor plan, yard, decks, patio and pool are great for lots of family fun. The pool is heated at no extra charge March-May and September and October! Outdoor shower and parking for 4 cars. All Linens included. Centrally located to shopping, food and nightlife. Come spend some time enjoying the beautiful crystal coast.

~WHAT PEOPLE LOVE~

-The heated pool and outdoor space. There is something to do for every type of person.
-The canvas prints in the home are all photos of Emerald Isle, supporting a local artist
-Open concept floor plan
-3 decks with one being screened in with a dining table
-Covered under deck with dining table overlooking the pool
-Plenty of parking
-Single family home
-Calm, relaxing atmosphere
- Games galore for rainy days
-Kid friendly with a pack-n-play and high chair and baby gate

You will also find these many conveniences:
-Fully stocked kitchen
-Wifi
-Washer and Dryer
-Comfortable beds

BEACH HOUSE DETAILS AND AMENITIES
There is enough room for a group of 6 with 1700 square feet of living space.

KITCHEN
The large kitchen is well equipped with many appliances (crockpot, toaster, pressure cooker, blender, air-fryer), utensils, plates, cups, pots, pans, coffee maker (k-cup and full pot brew).

LAUNDRY
The spacious laundry room also doubles as a work space. A desk is provided as well as a comfortable reading chair. The laundry is a top load wash and front load dryer. Here you will find games, extra blankets and kid friendly amenities.

LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM
The living and dining room are on the first floor connected to the kitchen. You will find seating for 6 at the dining table. The living room has plenty of seating and a 55' smart TV. We provide access to HULU+live TV. (NOTE: The fireplace does not currently work)

BEDROOMS
-Bedroom 1: First floor Master, queen size bed, dresser, mirror
-Bedroom 2: Second floor, two twin size beds, 42" smart tv.
-Bedroom 3: Second floor, queen size bed, dresser

BATHROOMS
1st floor: Shower only
2nd floor: Bathtub and shower

WIFI: Free

~OUTDOOR FEATURES~

POOL
The heated pool is the perfect addition to HLS. The many ledges allow for all types of guests, to include our smallest guests with a large 2 ft deep wading pool or sunning ledge. The extended outdoor patio with a covered portion was designed with our guests in mind. There is something for everyone to do out there. The newly sodded yard gives plenty of space for running around or one of the many outdoor games we provide.

DECK
There are a total of three decks. The front deck has enough seating for 4 people. This is our favorite to have morning coffee because you can hear the waves crashing. There are 2 back decks that are connected; one is screened in. The Sunning deck has 3 Adirondack chairs, 2 side-tables, a large umbrella and a propane grill (we provide propane). Outdoor deck lighting allows for this space to be enjoyed in the evening. The screened in deck has fans and a dining table with six chairs.

PARKING
This is a private stand alone home. There are two available spots under the home and it can fit two more cars in the driveway.

WHAT YOU MAY NOT LOVE
-The master bathroom is also the only bathroom on the first floor. The door to the master allows for the bedroom to be shut while in use by other guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool Rules: No child left unattended, no glass, no diving. We are not liable for any injuries.

Important information

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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

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammocks Beach State Park and Emerald Isle Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Emerald Forest Golf - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 32 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located* have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located*?

As of 5 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located* on 22 Aug, 2026 start from S$700, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located* pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located*?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located*?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *Heated Pool Oasis* Oceanside * Standalone Beach House * Centrally Located* located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place! Great location to the beach and it was so nice to have a pool for the kids! Definitely would recommend staying here; our host was so responsive and welcoming! 5 stars for everything!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Wonderful Stay

Are week was wonderful and I would recommend this property to anyone. Location was great and home was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

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

Great stay

I would recommend this property and location. We had a great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Awesome Home

Great house. Especially enjoyed pool and walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

What a great house!

Could not get the kids out of the pool. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful week at the house! The hosts thought of every detail throughout the property, and it was clean and welcoming. The pool was perfect and it was a short walk to the beach. It was really nice to have all beach items available. The neighborhood was quiet and convenient. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a wonderful place for a family vacation! This is our second year spending our fall vacation here with my daughter, son in law and grandson, and we will continue to come back as long as our schedule works out. The house is lovely and perfectly situated a short walk from the beach, in a quiet neighborhood convenient to shops and restaurants. The pool, which is heated to a very comfortable temperature, is a wonderful place for relaxing and playing in the afternoon after a morning at the beach. The house is beautiful, and Stephanie, the owner, has made sure that it's well furnished and stocked with the items you need - this includes pool and beach accessories as well as items inside. Stephanie's incredibly generous welcome basket was very exciting to my grandson - and to the adults. I definitely recommend this property with 5 stars!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Hook, Line & Stinker

My family and I had a wonderful stay! The house was immaculate and exceeded our expectations. We especially enjoyed the amazing pool and screened in porch for family dinners. It was super close to the beach and shopping. We hope to be able to stay again. Communication with Steph was excellent and she left no detail untouched including the awesome welcome basket. I highly recommend this treasure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Paradise on the Isle!

This property was unbelievable. My grandkids loved the pool. The homeowner was amazing with anything we reached out about. The pool is full sun all day long and has a perfect shaded amount in the evening after a long sunny day! The kitchen is equipt with everything you could need and their pool/beach items are so generous that you need to bring nothing of your own! We would rent this property over and over again for the pool alone! The sitting shelf and benches built in are perfect for literally all ages. We couldn't have been happier with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

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

Excellent home

What a great house. They have thought of every detail. The pool area was well used. We did get a golf cart because parents could not do the walk. Also, cart was great with all our beach stuff. Owner is amazing with help and updates etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

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

Great Family Home

This rental worked great for our family! There was plenty of space for my husband and I, my son and his family, and my mother. It included everything we needed for my 1 year old grandson. The host left a very nice welcome basket and many thoughtful touches throughout the home. All of the outdoor seating areas were awesome and we had the best time spending afternoons in the pool after mornings at the beach. Hook, Line, and Stinkers is a special place that we hope to come back to!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail R.

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

Thought of everything

My family and I were very impressed with the level of care and thoughtfulness that’s clearly gone into this property. Everything is up to date, clean, and fully functional. It feels very fresh, fully stocked, and ready for vacation! The beach was a little walk, but my 2 year old happily walked back and forth. We especially loved having so many spots to hang out - front porch, screened in back porch, sun porch, under deck poolside, and sitting in the sun near the pool. There was so much space! We were able to have extra family over for meals and fun in the pool with plenty of room to spread out. Thanks y’all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Truly Awesome

What an amazing trip. I can not say enough about our stay. The owners are some of the best owners I have had the pleasure renting from. Their communication is great, it is proactive and positive. They are quick to reply and address any questions or concerns. The house is wonderful. It is great space, very comfortable and easy to relax in, we really felt at home. There are little touches everywhere. We needed nothing, everything was thought of and provided. The quality of everything is first class as well. The beach is a very short walk down the street. The beach is nice, it is very wide and has lots of great sand and surf. The house location is great too, super close to shopping, grocery, restaurants. It is easy to get to and easy to find. This is one of the best properties I have rented. The value is amazing, the owners are wonderful, the property is really great.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Perfect size home in a fantastic location

This is a tastefully and thoughtfully updated home in a perfect location. The house is in a great neighborhood with very easy beach access. We were also able to walk to ice cream and dinner. I most enjoyed the outdoor spaces - coffee on the front porch, dinner on the screened in porch, drinks on the sun deck, and shower outside! We had plenty of room to store our SUP boards under the house where they were protected from the wind/sun. The size was perfect for us as we wanted more room than a small condo but not the cost of a huge multi-family home. Stephanie is a great host! I'll definitely stay here when we visit Emerald Isle again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Amazing home!

Home away from home, every detail was so well thought out. It was truly like staying at a resort. Comfy beds, bath and beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, even toiletries. Well stocked kitchen with every appliance and dinnerware, cookware you could imagine. Home was immaculate and the owners were so wonderful to work with. By far the best VRBO we have stayed in. We highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Quiet yet convenient to everything!

Stephanie thought of everything to make our visit comfortable. Very clean. Updates throughout. Wagon for the quick walk to the beach and very comfortable mattresses! Loved the "whole" experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

Perfect weekend

We loved staying at Hook, line, and stinkers! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius R.

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

Excellent Family Vacation

Perfect location to everything you need. I stayed 3 days with my family of 4. The property was as advertised and great if you have kids. Looking forward to staying again during the warm season!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

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

Great house with all amenities

Up to date , very clean, good location in a good neighborhood. Sufficient privacy yet convenient to beach and commercial district,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Perfect summer vacation

Everything you could ask for! A wonderful beach vacation for my family. House was amazing. The week flew by way too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Brooks 2021

Perfect! Stephanie has thought of everything and more. Kitchen is stocked with nice supplies to cook and store leftovers. House is perfectly decorated. Short walk to the beach, very quiet neighborhood. Beach chairs, wagon and toys were also a plus...saved room when packing:) Stephanie is very responsive when sending messages! We hope to make Hook, Line & Stinkers our annual beach house! The Brooks - Oxford NC
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

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

Fantastic girls weekend!

We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean, very well stocked and the location was perfect. We biked to grab coffee, dinner,etc. Stephanie is a fabulous host! Very flexible and quick to respond. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Super home!

We hate leaving this house, it was so comfortable. We spent three weeks while my kids continued virtual school and my husband worked as well. Perfectly clean, in great shape, beautiful decorations, an open layout downstairs with beautiful space upstairs. The kitchen had everything you could hope for. We enjoyed the barbecue grill. The 3 patios were great with really comfortable outdoor furniture. Steph was extremely responsive with any questions we had! We loved walking around the neighborhood looking at the interesting houses on stilts. We loved going for walks on the beach a couple times a day. This house is located in the most convenient and safe neighborhood. Two great restaurants walkable distance, two grocery stores a 5 minute drive. We definitely recommend this vrbo property!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Staycation

We had a very relaxing weekend. We will be back during summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER W.

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

Beach dream

Great visit. The rental had a welcome a basket with a few snacks & breakfast items. Toiletries, slippers & towels were provided which was great for our 2 day weekend. Also, nice cookware and plenty of dishes. Best VRBO rental I've ever stayed in. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Babos

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My husband and I met over ten years ago in Emerald Isle. He was serving in the Marine Corps at the time and I had grown up as a Marine daughter. Our story started on the island with many walks to pier and then a quick stop at the local ice cream shop. We took advantage of the beach life, the fantastic restaurants and the fun small town night life. He proposed to me under the pier 3 years later and we made a promise that day that we would own a piece of the island; a piece of our story. Six years later we expanded our family by having a daughter who is now our whole world. She has a love for the water like us and all that the beautiful Crystal Coast has to offer. Life took us in many directions but we now live in Raleigh and are fortunate enough to call two places home. We love cooking and hosting.

Why they chose this property

The day we got engaged we made a promise to own a piece of our story. We have always had an eye on the area and were just waiting for the perfect house for us. When we saw this home we immediately fell in love with the yard and the tree lined driveway. The open concept interior and the general layout of the home was one we truly could see our family being apart of. The short walk to the beach was ideal and that it is a stand alone home in an amazing neighborhood. We just knew this home needed to be apart of our family.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located at the beginning of the island! This saves so much time on traffic and is centrally located to everything ( Shops, grocery stores, restaurants). It is located in a quiet neighborhood that allows for relaxing walks!

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