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Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families

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A beach with a water tower and houses along the shore.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered staircase, and a garage.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a sign reading "BEACH HOUSE".
A balcony with a white railing, a door with a glass panel, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, 3rd Street Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families

Spacious modern home with everything you expect plus a large game room and plenty of space for families. Third row from ocean with a spacious beach and second row from the sound with public boat launch. Multiple decks to sit enjoy the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Emerald Isle Beach. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 12 minutes by foot from Emerald Isle Beach and a 2-minute drive from 3rd Street Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Ocean view & Sound view -Great for families Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house plenty of room for everyone! Only complaint by some were no control over A/C. Great time by everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

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

Lovely Family Vacation

Very spacious and clean. Lots of seating which was great for a large group. Rooms were large to accommodate little children’s sleeping arrangements. Owners were prompt in communication with several issue we had. Beach was perfect distance away, even easy for the little kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth (Liz) W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We loved our stay in George and Maria’s home. Great location in a quieter section of EI with beautiful views of both ocean and sound and easy, one block walk to beach. The elevator was especially helpful during check-in/check-out and with an elderly family member. The three decks were great for reading, conversation, or watching the sunrise/sunset!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great place on Emerald Isle

We had a big crew - 14 total. Great property for a group. Bedroom layout upstairs is a little odd (designed for those with younger kids) but we made it work. Only one black from beach. Easy walk. Had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

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

Restful Beach Stay

My family and I had a fantastic time staying in this house. There was room for everyone to relax, reconnect, and have fun. Having easy access to both the beach and the sound was a plus. The kids enjoyed fishing in the sound, and everyone loved spending time at the beach. The beach available beach cart made it easy to bring all the necessary kid and baby beach stuff. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Quick getaway

Our family took a quick getaway trip before our grandchildren had to begin summer internships. We had a great time! Unfortunately, we had rain two days which curtailed some of our plans, but we tried to make the most of our time together! A lovely cottage in a great location near both the Bogue Sound and the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joyce D.

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

Beach trip 2024

We had a great time being with family in Emerald Isle. We loved the location of the house. So close to the beach and the sound. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets over the sound. We also loved fishing on the dock right behind the house. Thanks so much for the use of your lovely home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family enjoyed a wonderful family vacation at this beautiful and very spacious home. Everyone had enough room to spread out for privacy. The common areas allowed us to come together for meals in the kitchen and at the dining room table. The spacious living room was another positive. The home has beautiful views of both the sound and the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle L.

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

Relaxing and fun!

The space is more than enough for a large group. The elevator made getting all the luggage to our rooms and kitchen a breeze. The game room was a huge hit for the kids and adults. It is a very short walk to the beach and short drive to shops,dinning and the grocery store. Wr would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

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

Perfect location right between the sound and ocean.

Beautiful, spacious home! We enjoyed the view of ocean and sound and the close proximity to both. The elevator made it easy to load heavy items. The teens in the group enjoyed the playroom and having a bunk room right off it with a couch and tv. We were all able to spread out comfortably. The sunsets on the sound side dock were spectacular! Thanks for sharing your home with us for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry E.

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

Best of the Beach

This property is exactly as described and then some! With more than enough room for our group and the ability to access BOTH the sound and the beach by foot with ease, we were able to completely relax and enjoy our family vacation 100%. Our teens were happy with hundreds of fish caught & never got bored in the house either. The lower level provided so much to keep everyone entertained at night and in between beach visits. It’s clear the owners went above and beyond to provide a home anyone would want to enjoy again and again! Owners were very easy to work with and available for any questions. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023