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Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Holiday home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and patio

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Wonderful oceanfront location
Enter into a spacious, open concept kitchen/LR/DR space
Prepare dinner and enjoy those beautiful emerald green waters
Well equipped kitchen with additional stool seating
Enough seating for 10 at the dining table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
  • Place, Salty Pirate Water Park
  • 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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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pet addendum must be reviewed and signed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

peggy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful! The kitchen is well stocked, there are lots of games and the view is fabulous!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location size was good not enough silver ware and grill was disgusting and one roach in the pantry need grab bars in showers
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D.

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

Weekend getaway

Was a great property and had a fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

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

Family girls trip

Absolutely loved the cabin...already making plans to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean P., Manassas, VA

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

Great home for Great vacay

The communication s with the owner was very welcoming and the location is perfect. Great home for great vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Get-away

Our family really enjoyed this property! The location is ideal and the house really met the needs of our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

A & A Chimney Sweep And Repair, Inc.

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

New year vacation

We love the many balconies and the view was beautiful. The home was big enough for our group. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

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

Fishing trip

Excellent place. Suggest adding a sitting chair to first floor bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

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

Fantastic

What a great place! Plenty of room, everything you need! Great location. Well stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl S.

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

Attending Wedding

We had a wonderful stay and the house was great. Couldn’t have been more pleased and Amy was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda H., Raleigh

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

Beach perfection

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Beach bliss

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Beautiful and very comfortable house

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine W.

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

Great location

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shane P.

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

Great location, perfect for families

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick J.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

annn g.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JulieAnne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great stay

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Family vacation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

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

Amazing house and location!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Ocean front house

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

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