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Exterior
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Beach
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gull Watcher - Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom

Book Your Summer Vacation Now!
Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom with 2 1/2 Baths! Breathtaking views from the deck, kitchen/dining/great room area; also ocean views from two of the bedrooms. Beautifully decorated and furnished to include linens and towels. Perfect for multi-families vacationing together! Sleeps 8. Deck overlooking ocean includes rocking chairs for relaxing and enjoying the beach and ocean views! This home is non-smoking and pets not allowed. Renters are required to fill out an accidental damages form.

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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 563740vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Pocosin Wilderness and Hammocks Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Emerald Forest Golf and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 34 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gull Watcher - Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gull Watcher - Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gull Watcher - Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gull Watcher - Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gull Watcher - Beautiful Oceanfront 4 Bedroom located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Awesome place/location!

We all absolutely loved this property! We had an issue, but Edith was on top of things and kept in touch with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

Beautiful Home, Beautiful Location

We have stayed in Emerald Isle for many years. This year, we needed plenty of space and we were looking for a nice home to spend our vacation. This was the perfect home! We found the kitchen to be delightful for cooking large meals and we loved the decor and quality of furnishings. We hope to stay here again next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay on our beautiful Crystal Coast and loved the duplex. We are here anytime ready to help with your next vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia T.

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

On the Beach

Really enjoyed staying in this house. Kitchen was well stocked for when we didn't want to eat out. Easy access to the beach and close to shopping and grocery stores. Had 2 nice outdoor showers to wash up before entering the house from the beach. Owner was very accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth A.

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

E.I. Winner

House was great. Had more than you could possibly need in the way of supplies in the kitchen, games, and t.v.'s. Great location. Loved the boardwalk, less stairs. Great place would definitely rent it again. Totally had a great time at Gull Watcher.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savanah D.

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

Beautiful, Clean, and Spacious

My family and I stayed a week at this beautiful property and had the best time! There was plenty of space for the 6 of us plus a baby. Edith was super helpful in ensuring we had a pack n play, and made the check in process seamless. The home had plenty of blankets, beach toys under the deck, seating, and lots of kitchen equipment. We did have to buy dishwasher pods and trash bags, but otherwise the home was well-stocked for a week long stay. We made many memories here and hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Linda R.

Look Twice

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is very dated especially the bathrooms. Kitchen is redone but has many issues for a large family including no more than 2 people can work in the kitchen at a time. There is no space to put your non perishables which was challenging.The outside showers (yes two) were amazing and the location is great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey L.

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

Steps to the beach and into town

Pros: • Beach Front ●Covered deck ●Proximity to food/grocery ●Ample space for meals and hanging out at night ●Has all the kitchen essentials and a washer/dryer ●Great space for little ones to play (we had 3 kids ages 1-5 y.o) Cons ● Showers have no pressure. We ended up using the outdoor showers as the pressure was significantly better. They are private and roomy. ●House was not well cleaned upon arrival. But I contacted the property manager and she got someone out within 30 minutes to clean the areas missed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

bridget l.

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

Location is amazing, but everything else needs work!

We have been to Emerald Isle several times and this house did not provide five star amenities. If I could say a few things about the house without sounding too critical it would be...Great location! However, the carpets and throw rugs need replacing badly... they are filthy. The sliding glass door to the beach and porch is very old and doesn’t close all the way... I’m pretty sure it’s the original slider that came with the house when it was built (a long time ago). The sheets on all the beds are old and slip off the mattress while you sleep because they are too small for the bed. The towels are thin and feel like some you would find in a motel. On the first day our shower clogged and we needed Drain-o because it was so clogged. We actually had to dig out other people’s hair! There is absolutely no refills for dish soap, trash bags, salt/pepper, toilet paper, paper towels, detergent, or hand soap. (PACK ALL OF THESE ON YOUR OWN....) Also make sure to pack your own beach towels, beach chairs, and umbrella too.. There aren’t any given with the house to begin with. Again, the location and the floor plan were very family friendly... but the amenities need quite a bit of work.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Perfect location!

We really knew nothing about Emerald Isle before our stay. We didn’t really know what to expect. But we loved the house and location for many reasons. The beach was beautiful and clean and surprisingly uncrowded for the middle of the summer. We were very close to grocery stores, restaurants and ice cream! The neighborhood was very quiet. The house was well-equipped with everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. We LOVED being right on the beach. It was a perfect week for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

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

Perfect!

This beach house was perfect for our family vacation with ages ranging from 80+ to 2 years old! There was plenty of room for our group of eight!… the only downfall was that I didn’t see anywhere in the description while booking about all the bedrooms being on a separate floor than anything else. My grandparents that are in their 80’s don’t do stairs as well but we made it work. Would definitely stay at the Gull Watcher again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Wanda S.

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

Very nice beach home with great view

Overall very good. Please tell owner we saw a few roaches and there is a hornet nest under deck. Great view of ocean. Overall well kept home. May rent again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Fabulous Family Vacation

The house was perfect. Edith even called to let us know that the house was ready early. That was very helpful since we were going to be arriving a couple hours before check-in! Could have used more towels but we also did ask for more…we just washed them daily. The location on the beach is perfect! We really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christiane T.

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

Great Vaca Home

We loved our stay at GullWatcher! Great property, clean, well furnished and perfectly situated!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh M.

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

Beautiful location, honest staff

This oceanfront location is great with plenty of room and amenities such as outdoor showers for a large family. One of our party ended up forgetting a precious family necklace at the location and the staff found + mailed it back to us which I am very grateful for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Gull watcher

Everything was wonderful! The view, the bedrooms, the three bathrooms and the deck were perfect. Huge kitchen was great for cooking! Sometimes the downstairs got very hot but it was very doable. The bedrooms were nice and cool. Thank you!! We will be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan S.

Beautiful house and location! The ocean views are spectacular!!

We had a great stay at Gull Watcher - really enjoyed being so close to the beach and the comfortable house and porch. Outdoor showers are really nice and house is mainly well equipped in terms of the kitchen, etc. Only challenge was the lack of household basics - very little toilet paper and paper towels and no dishwasher detergent or sponges. We had brought things from home since we don’t live far, but this might be an issue for people traveling from farther away. Just a heads up. All in all though, a great house - we would definitely stay here again! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Fabulous home and location!

This property far exceeded our expectations! It is beautiful and in a prime beach front location. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Great House!

Great home in excellent location on Emerald Isle. The beach was fantasticl as far as I could tell. it was the only home with lights on the boardwalk from the house to the beach, which was very helpful in the evening. Home is well kept and there is plenty of interior space on the main level, including two large dining areas. Definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

It was a great place for a family vacation.

The property location was perfect. Right in front of the ocean. The house was very clean when we arrived. There were 4 nice bedrooms to accommodate all 8 of us and a nice-sized living space with plenty of sofa room and a large and smaller table set. Television sets were in all the bedrooms and the main living area. The upstairs and downstairs patios made for a nice relaxing time in the evenings. All the appliances worked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Perfect Family Vacation Location

This was our first trip to Emerald isle. We were looking for a memorable family experience before our family would be separated for a couple of years and this was the perfect answer to our search. The beach location was ideal for the grandchildren and adults. The kitchen is beautifully stocked for serving meals to a large group. The home was very comfortable and tastefully furnished, with homey touches everywhere. It was nice to be somewhat close to town as having small children with us made trips to the grocery store a regular activity. We enjoyed other friendly beach-goers but the beaches were never crowded. It truly was an ideal vacation and Edith, the property manager, was as helpful and responsive as one could hope for. We would definitely return to this location in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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