Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
1st floor "sound side"
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2nd floor "sound side"
2 Single Beds
2nd floor oceanfront
1 Queen Bed
2nd floor oceanfront master suite
1 King Bed
3rd floor oceanfront master suite
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
1st floor bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
2nd floor bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
2nd floor master bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd floor master bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle
Top Notch East is a wonderfully furnished and fully equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Located just steps from the beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This lovely home comfortably sleeps 11 guests and is equipped with free wifi, cable, and TVs in all bedrooms.
This spacious duplex has ample room to spread out in the well appointed kitchen and open living/dining room space. The two dining tables seat 12 with additional bar seating for four. Also on this level is a full bathroom and a large soundfront bedroom with a twin and queen bed. Three bedrooms are on the second floor - 1 oceanfront king master suite and 1 oceanfront queen, both with deck access and 1 soundfront bedroom with 2 twin beds). The entire third floor is an oceanfront master suite with private deck.
A private, spray off area and outdoor shower (with hot & cold water) make clean-up easy. There is an outdoor charcoal grill with picnic table seating.
Please see vrbo listing 2207518 to check available dates if interested in booking both sides.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Emerald Isle
Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is 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 Pocosin Wilderness and Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting.
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Surf's Up Grill And Bar - 5 min drive
The Village Market - 3 min drive
Bogue Sound Distillery - 12 min drive
Sweet Spot - 4 min drive
Fish Hut Grill - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps from Emerald Isle Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Overall really enjoyed our stay. Great location on a quiet section of beach, loved the beach toy box, 3 levels of decks, and heated outdoor shower.I was a little worried about sound due to it being a duplex but honestly never heard anything from the other side all week.One suggestion for improvement would be to add blackout courtains at least to a few of the bedrooms. All the rooms have basic blinds but the rooms get pretty light as soon as the sun comes up, would be nice to be able to sleep in late on vacation for light sensitive sleepers.
Great oceanfront location on a quiet street. Beautiful property, well maintained, very clean, comfortable beds, well furnished kitchen, plenty of parking under the house and in the driveway, beach chairs and toys, owner is easy to work with and responds to inquiries quickly. Our second stay at Top Notch and we hope to return.
Top Notch was a beautiful home! Well stocked kitchen, rooms spacious with just the right amount of furniture. Well taken care of. Amy was very responsive and super kind!!! Was a wonderful stay at EI!
This home was perfect for our annual girls' trip. 8 of us comfortably stayed with plenty of room to be all together ❤️
The views are nothing short of spectacular.
The location on the island is convenient to everything you want.
Amy is a perfect host! She's responsive, helpful, and kind.
I'm thankful for this lovely home for our beach trip memories.
Great location on the beach and easy to get to. Very nice interior, and fully furnished for guests -- even storage containers and lots of pots and pans. And even noticed highchair and portable crib. Not needed for us, but nice to see them there. Kitchen easy to work in and plenty of room for others to hang around. All the bedrooms very comfortable. We stayed on top floor and appreciated having the entire floor including bathroom for ourselves -- in winter it was very comfortable, not too hot and not cold. Nothing to complain about. Would highly recommend.
Beautiful view and house was large enough for the 9 of us. First night I had to wash the comforter on my bed as there was a large brown stain on it. The kitchen items were in need of replacement if you plan to cook like we did. The pots and pans, can opener, wine opener were awful. I ended up buying some of these items at Walmart. TV in living room did not work. No basics were provided like in other rentals- no hand soap in the bathrooms, no Kleenex etc It was nice having linens provided. Overall good house but if you plan to cook bring your own supplies.
We had 9 people (5 adults and 4 teens). Plenty of room for everyone. Beach front is awesome. The beach dune was a little tough for Grandma to walk over but manageable. The water was beautiful green and crystal clear. Well stocked beach chairs, boogey boards, etc. Five minute drive to restaurants and shopping. Staff at all stores and restaurants were very friendly...food everywhere was great. The house is well stocked in the kitchen but the house could use a little TLC (loose door knobs, needs interior painted, rusty shower rods). That being said, we enjoyed it and would stay there again.
Shane P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Rick J.
2 Aug, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family touch is dwindling
After 20+ years at this cottage the quality is disappearing. Overall cleanliness is lacking. We had to clean the decks, patio and windows. The dinning room set is grimy as well as most of the woodwork(door jambs, handrails and baseboards) Although some amenities have been replaced, this should be considered expected given the age of the property.
Rick J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
annn g.
12 Oct, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Kitchen Improvements - needed felt like an old greasy diner
Pots were worn and lids scares.
Eating utensils were a mix match of old stuff.
Dishwasher worked poorly even though we rinsed before.
Most plates were not microwave safe.
No dish to heat food in microwave.
Kitchen sink and faucet were old and warn without sprayer.
Countertop was pours - home for germs and grease
In our 45 years of renting on Emerald Isle, this was viewed as not acceptable.
This was a wonderful experience. The little things: make up washcloths. Shampoo in the bathrooms was unexpected. Nice touch. Beach chairs in boxes on the walkway.
House was perfect for our family. There was 1 room with 2 singles. Brother saud the beds were on wheels and they would move. Only negative thing I heard
We enjoyed our week here. The house was a great fit for our family of 9. The kitchen was very well equipped and the location was fantastic. This section of the beach was not as crowded.
The house was beautiful and the sleeping accommodations were perfect for our group. The view of the ocean from multiple locations in the house was spectacular. The short walk on the private boardwalk made getting to and from the beach a breeze. We found that all dishes, utensils, and appliances we needed were available and in good working order. Check-in was easy and the host was accessible and very responsive when we did have questions. Highly recommend the Fish Hut Grill for casual dining. We would definitely stay here again.
We had booked this house for my sisters bachelorette weekend getaway and it was everything we had hoped for. Enough room for all 9 of us to comfortably hangout and have sleeping room. We loved being able to walk right out of the house and onto the beach. We had such a great time and the host was amazing! She always responded to my messages in a timely manner and was very nice! We would 100% stay here again for other vacations!
Absolutely loved the place and the direct access to the beach. Loved having the 3 levels of decks. Was great being able to wake up, open the door and sit on the deck with coffee with the ocean for a view. The house was spacious and very comfortable.The owner, Amy is very quick to respond and resolve any issues if you have any. She was an absolute pleasure to rent from. If we come back to the area, will try to rent this place or at least try to rent from Amy if possible. The beach has very nice soft sand making for a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the ocean and warm breeze. I really appreciated that Amy seems to have a team that takes pride in their jobs and takes quick action if there’s a need. She didn’t just grab the cheapest service available, she went for a team of character. Very impressive esp in today’s workplace mentality. If you choose a property that Amy owns, you won’t be disappointed, because if anything comes up, it will be taken care of quickly.
Daniel C.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
About the host
Hosted by Amy Liu
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests