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BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Loft bedroom

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Main Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master/Ocean 1

1 King Bed

Ocean 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.

Seaside Sanctuary is a 4 bedroom with a loft, 3 bath, OCEANFRONT duplex with over 2000 square feet of living space that sleeps 14 people. The main level has a fully equipped kitchen with all quality appliances, an eat-in island kitchen, a living/dining area with beautiful and comfy furniture, and a queen sized bedroom with full bath. The second floor has 2 king sized rooms oceanfront with walk out deck, and 1 Queen sized bedroom with a small private street side sitting deck, and 2 full sized baths. The third floor is a perfect retreat for the children featuring 1 queen and 4 single beds and is equipped with toys and games. The duplex has free WIFI, 5 Roku enabled TVs, a Weber Genesis propane grill, DVD players, beach furniture and toys, and hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower. There is plenty of room to play and rest on the wide spacious beach that is only steps from the back door. Duplex is private with its own separate walkway to the beach. The "lower Deck" is a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset with a drink in your hand while the rest of the decking areas are perfectly suited for lounging while watching for the occasional dolphins that swim by.

Please note that our Seaside Sanctuary is a NO Smoking/Vaping property and is rented generally by the week during the summer. For the non-peak months of November through March, a minimum stay of three nights is required. Professional cleaning and linens are provided, a $250 cleaning/linen fee will be added to the reservation fee.

Property manager

Chris Murphy
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is on the beach. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Beach Wheels Bike Rental. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 41 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL OCEANFRONT with gorgeous views! 2 king beds, 3 queen beds and 4 twins. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Emerald Isle holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and 3rd Street Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Large Family/Lots of Fun

We had a wonderful stay at this beach house! The property was clean, the kitchen was well-stocked, accommodated my large family, and the location was perfect for walks on the beach looking for shells. The host was very responsive and accommodating, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

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

Family get together

Great spot on the beach , wish there were a few places we could walk to! Guess we didn’t raise it was such a long stretch of land . Had great stay with the family .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Old guys fishing weekend!

We were extremely happy with this location. Was very clean, kitchen had everything you could need, very nice deck area and walkway. Will visit.again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Beautiful house and location

Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Wonderful time

Nice house, nice location, met our needs, beautiful beach
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Destination Wedding

We had family traveling from Mobtanay, Pennsylvania and Maryland for a wedding. The house was perfect for us! Cozy, clean and everything provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Summer Vacation

Place and location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful return stay

We stayed here 2 years ago and it was just as great this time. Beautiful house with a gorgeous oceanfront view and access. Loved the updates to the kitchen counters! Will probably stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Fantastic Week

Great week in Emerald Isle celebrating my mother's 70th birthday. The home was beautiful and spacious and it was great to open the doors and immediately listen to the ocean. We plan to be back here in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Beachfront Fun

The house was well maintained, with plenty of room for our entire group of nine guys. The location is extremely convenient and the private deck is a nice feature for private beach access and relaxing in view of the ocean. We had an excellent time and would definitely rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen B., Washington, Illinois

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

Family visit with our Marine

Property was awesome! Would definitely stay here again. Beds are comfortable, place had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Vacation

Beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

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

Had a great time.

Had a great stay with my sisters and our families. House accommodated family of all ages and sizes!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Great Week at the Beach

The beach house exceeded all of our expectations for our family beach trip. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin L.

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

Wonderful, beautiful place

We had a wonderful stay at this property! It is well stocked and they thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. Chris was easy to communicate with and I hope we can work it out to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita E.

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

Seaside Santuary

This house was perfect for our family All the Rooms were beautifully decoratedand the beds were very soft..We had family that came or visits and cookouts and just to relax .We had lots of laughs while enjoying the the big deck and watching the ocean waves .WE are already talking about our next visit to the Seaside Santuary.Thank you Chris and Karen for sharing your beach home with our family
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

A fabulous 4th!

We enjoyed our stay at Seaside Sanctuary. Chris was quick with responses to questions I had prior to our trip and insisted is to contact him with any questions or concerns while staying at his beautiful home. The location was phenomenal. And the house was definitely comfortable and inviting with a hostess gift waiting for us upon arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S., Wake Forest NC

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

Thanksgiving Thankful!

We had wonderful weather. Lots of fellowship and enjoyed the beach/fishing to the fullest! Accommodations were exactly as described! Seamless arrival, stay, and departure!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Awesome house and ocean view

Everything was great. We couldnt ask for anything else
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Fantastic sanctuary on an idyllic beach

The property was perfect and spacious. Everything was in great condition and Chris was an excellent host. The beach was almost exclusive because of the proximity of the houses. I would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisse B.

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

5 Stars

Wonderful property; Chris was especially helpful and answered questions I had in a quick, friendly manner. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Perfect on the Beach Stay

This house was wonderful! There were only four of us and barely used a 1/3 the house! Mattresses super comfortable with plenty of sheets, blankets and nice bath towels. Got to sleep with sliders open for ocean sounds. The patio had nice & plenty of chairs. Also bonus was ice maker, Brita water (we usually have to haul water & ice with us), binoculars, ziplock backs & spices! Kitchen is perfect layout and island great for multiple cooks in the kitchen. One of the best stocked houses we’ve stayed at. The top “kids” loft was amazing - need to bring all the cousins next time. Tons of space for everyone! And as it reads, this direct private access to a clean, beauty beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

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

Family gathering

I didn’t realize it was half a house. I didn’t realize we had to make our own beds and strip the sheets at the end. Didn’t mind garbage duty. We are careful people so we stressed over all the posted signs of dos and don’t’s. Not enough towels, wash rags or blankets - glad we brought our own. Beautiful views. Nice seating out doors.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Perfect for family

The property owners were proactive in communicating with me about our stay. The property was easily located and provided plenty of parking for our family (5 vehicles). You can see the ocean from the living room, dining room and kitchen; as well as two bedrooms and the great big room that has five beds. Overall, we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Beach Getaway

We loved our time in Emerald Isle. This was a first for us. We had family from all over the world and many age ranges. The beds were comfortable, the house was quiet when younger kiddos needed to sleep, and the house had everything we could need. The owner was so kind and provided great insights. The location of this house right on the beach is absolutely amazing. We also found incredible shells on the beach. This home allowed for so many memories to be created, thank you. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris Murphy

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My wife Karen and I love the ocean! We met in Southern California and have lived in multiple states over the years, usually by the water. The ocean has always been our sanctuary, thus the name. When we were offered the opportunity to purchase this home, it was a dream come true... a true blessing. This is our home away from home and hope you feel the same way during your stay.

We love sitting on one of the many decks, grabbing a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the late afternoon while watching the dolphins as they make their way up the coast.

Why they chose this property

This property is a duplex and has a private walkway to the beach, not shared with the other half of the duplex. If you are looking for a place right on the beach that is comfortable and family oriented, you have found it! It's a place to play in the sand or swim in the ocean, while avoiding the crowds, just steps from your back door. Emerald Isle is a south facing beach, offering views of beautiful sunrises in the morning and sunsets in the evening. It is a gorgeous place to be year round. Emerald Isle was voted the best beach in North Carolina by USA Today in 2018.

What makes this property unique

We have a keyless door entry system for easy access.

Adjoining property number for large multi-family groups is:
Property # 1011713 (Captain's Choice)

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