On The Rocks| 5BR· Walk to Beach· Decks· Sleeps 12

✦ AT A GLANCE

🏖️ 5-minute walk to beach — access directly across the street, easy for the whole group

🏡 Three levels of wraparound decks — outdoor dining, porch swings, upper sundeck for sunsets

🍹 Margaritaville bar on-site — vacation starts the moment you unpack

🎮 Wii console + yard games — Mario Kart, cornhole, yard pong, spikeball, and more

🌅 Widows peak upper sundeck — the best sunset seat in the house

🛌 Sleeps 12 — five bedrooms, every size group handled

🐾 Dog friendly — beach toys, yard games, and outdoor shower included

🍳 Fully stocked kitchen — rice cooker, all cookware, open-concept layout

🧒 Family ready — pack `n play, highchair, beach toys, welcome basket for kids

📶 557 Mbps WiFi — fastest connection in the portfolio

🚿 Outdoor shower — rinse off after every beach run

🧺 Washer & dryer — pack light, stay longer

Welcome to On The Rocks — The House That Has Everything, Including the One Thing That Matters Most.

The one thing that matters most at an Emerald Isle vacation rental is how far you are from the water. At On The Rocks, the beach access is directly across the street — a flat, easy, 5-minute walk that guests describe as one of the best-positioned beach walks on the island. No golf cart required. No complicated access system. Load up the beach wagon, cross the street, and you`re there.

Everything else is what makes On The Rocks the house guests remember and return to. Three levels of wraparound deck give a 12-person group room to spread out — morning coffee on the porch, yard games in the afternoon, sunset from the upper widows peak with a Margaritaville cocktail in hand. The kitchen is open-concept and stocked to a degree guests consistently find surprising — Elizabeth from Raleigh put it simply: `one of those places where you can tell they`ve thought of everything.` She used the rice cooker. She was right. Haylee`s team sets the standard that makes the rest of the stay feel effortless. Birthday banners. Welcome baskets. Popsicles and bubbles for the kids on arrival. Meghan`s group didn`t overpack because Haylee told them exactly what was already there. That`s the level of hosting On The Rocks delivers — before you even walk through the door.

🏖️ The Beach — Across the Street, Five Minutes, Every Time
At a glance: 5-minute walk · Beach access directly across the street · Easy crossing for all ages · Ocean sounds at night · Public beach access · No gear logistics

The beach access from On The Rocks is as close as a non-oceanfront property gets — directly across Emerald Drive, flat walkable path, five minutes at a relaxed pace with the cooler and chairs. Justin from Wendell called it out plainly: the beach access is literally across the street. DeTraveus from Greensboro noted the ocean sound from the main road as something that made falling asleep feel like the best part of the day.

A note worth setting honestly: the beach crossing is across Emerald Drive, the island`s main road, which carries active traffic particularly in summer. There is no marked crosswalk at this point — most guest groups navigate it without issue, but it`s worth knowing before arrival, particularly for groups with very young children or guests with mobility considerations. The walk itself is easy. The crossing just requires attention during peak season.

One block from On The Rocks, a public sound access with a kayak launch and a playground sits adjacent to the road — flagged by Jeffrey from Raleigh as a genuine bonus for families with kids and anyone arriving by boat.

🏡 Three Levels of Deck — The Real Living Space of On The Rocks
At a glance: Wraparound decks · Three levels · Porch swings · Upper widows peak sundeck · Outdoor dining table for the full group · Sunset views · Al fresco meals

On The Rocks has more usable outdoor living space per guest than almost any comparable 5-bedroom property in the Emerald Isle market — and the reviews reflect it. Nicholas from his September group trip called the upper sundeck `the perfect spot late in the evening to enjoy the sunset.` Kalah from Wendell loved the wrap-around patio and the porch swings. Jeffrey`s group ate family dinners on the large outdoor deck every night.

The three levels work naturally for a large group — the wraparound lower deck handles outdoor dining and games, the mid-level connects indoor and outdoor living, and the upper widows peak is the quiet spot where someone always ends up with a coffee in the morning and a drink in the evening. The outdoor dining table seats the whole group. Porch swings are scattered throughout. At a property that sleeps 12, the deck space means no one ever feels crowded.

🍹 The Margaritaville Bar — Vacation Starts Here
At a glance: On-site Margaritaville blender/bar station · Included · The first stop after unloading the car

The Margaritaville setup at On The Rocks is not an amenity footnote. It`s the announcement that vacation has officially started. After the drive, after the unloading, after the first beach run — the Margaritaville bar is where On The Rocks groups tend to find each other at the end of the first day. Bring your favorite mixers. The equipment is waiting.

🎮 Games for Every Age — Indoors and Out
At a glance: Wii console · Mario Kart · Yard pong · Cornhole · Spikeball · Board games · Beach toys included · Rainy day proof

On The Rocks is genuinely rainy-day proof — and the reviews from Mandy`s group during Hurricane season prove it. The Wii console with Mario Kart handles indoor competition at any age. The yard games — cornhole, yard pong, spikeball, and more — handle the outdoor hours. Beach toys are stocked and included for families with kids. Gina`s group of 12, ranging from age 2 to 90, found something for everyone.

One note for groups who haven`t used Roku TV before: both living room TVs run on Roku for streaming services. If your group isn`t familiar with the platform, a quick five-minute setup on arrival has you sorted. Your Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming logins work directly on the TVs.

🛌 Five Bedrooms — Space for Every Configuration
At a glance: King bed · Three queen beds · Bunk bed room · Sleeps 12 · Two bathrooms · Bathroom on lower level near king room · Charging blocks on every nightstand

On The Rocks sleeps 12 across five distinctly themed bedrooms — each one designed with enough personality that guests remember which room was theirs.

The Wave Room: King bed — the primary suite, most spacious, lower level with direct bathroom access. Haylee from Topsail noted the lower-level bathroom was a genuine asset for her handicapped father — no stairs required for the main suite bathroom.

The Palm Leaf Room: Queen bed plus bunk bed — ideal for families traveling with kids or groups needing flexible sleeping arrangements

The Aloha Room: Queen bed, most natural light — the bright, sun-filled room that starts mornings well

The Fish Room: Queen Bed — the right room for kids, tucked away and fun

The Bird of Paradise Room: Queen bed, tropical colors, the room with the most visual personality in the house

Every nightstand has a charging block. Two full bathrooms serve the whole group — one on the lower level near the king room, one upstairs.

A note on the sleeping configuration: On The Rocks comfortably sleeps 12, but the indoor dining table seats 4. The large outdoor front porch table handles full-group meals — the deck is genuinely where this house eats together. On warm evenings that`s not a hardship. On cooler nights it`s worth knowing.

🍳 The Kitchen — Stocked Beyond What You`d Think to Pack
At a glance: Fully stocked · Open-concept · Dishwasher · Rice cooker · All cookware · Connects to living room · Laundry soap and dishwasher pods provided

Meghan`s group from their June stay didn`t overpack because Haylee told them in advance exactly what was already in the kitchen. That`s the level of stocking On The Rocks operates at — rice cooker, all cookware, dishwasher with pods provided, and every kitchen basic you`d think to bring from home already waiting. The open-concept layout keeps the kitchen connected to the living room so whoever is cooking is never out of the conversation when the whole group is in the house.

The water at On The Rocks, like most NC coastal tap water, is fine for cooking and cleaning but some guests prefer filtered water for drinking. Publix is a 5-minute drive and carries everything you need for a full week`s supplies.

🐾 Dog Friendly — Tested and Approved
At a glance: Dogs welcome · Pet fee applies · Beach toys included · Outdoor shower for post-beach rinse · Yard space limited but functional · Beach is dog-friendly

On The Rocks welcomes dogs — and between the beach access, the beach toys, the outdoor shower for sandy paws, and a host team that has hosted dozens of pet stays without complaint, it earns the designation honestly. Yard space at the property is limited rather than expansive, but the beach itself is the real backyard — and it`s five minutes away. Pet fee applies at booking.

🎉 Celebrations — The House That Shows Up
At a glance: Wedding parties · Bachelorette weekends · Birthdays · Elopements · Haylee`s team adds personal touches for milestone stays

On The Rocks has hosted elopements, bachelorette weekends, birthday milestones, half-birthdays, and family reunion gatherings — and Haylee`s team has shown up for every one of them. Birthday banners and balloons for Elizabeth`s daughter. Popsicles and bubbles in a welcome basket for kids arriving for a family trip. A personal touch at checkout that makes guests feel like the stay was designed specifically for them.

If you`re celebrating something during your stay, mention it at booking. The team has a track record of making it feel anticipated rather than incidental.