Cents and Cents-Ability -- Cozy Beach Getaway!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Emerald Isle, NC

Emerald Isle Adventures
‪10 min drive‬
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
‪10 min drive‬
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
‪11 min drive‬
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This is a family beach located in Emerald Isle, NC. Great ocean view from a covered porch! The house is a duplex; one side is the rental unit and the other side is for the owner's use. Very quiet location and super relaxing but also a short drive to several great towns with shopping and dining. The house sits high up and has great ocean views from the covered porch! There are stairs from the yard to the street, then only about 3 houses down to the beach access stairs. Super convenient!

Property manager

Paul Sproul

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Parties

No Pets

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this cottage is near the beach. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Big Rock Stadium or Cougar Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

Beach Wheels Bike Rental - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Emerald Isle Adventures - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Salty Pirate Water Park - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Havelock Station - 42 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starfish Grill - ‬26 min drive
‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬26 min drive
‪The Village Market - ‬9 min drive
‪Anchor Drafthouse - ‬4 min drive
‪Billfish Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cents and Cents-Ability -- Cozy Beach Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cents and Cents-Ability -- Cozy Beach Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cents and Cents-Ability -- Cozy Beach Getaway!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cents and Cents-Ability -- Cozy Beach Getaway! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and 3rd Street Park. Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Flatwaters Paddling are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Marina P.

23 Aug 2024

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

Good location

If you are out to enjoy a good neighborhood and outdoor activities,- it is a perfect spot to be! House interior and study of supplies were very lovely. Unfortunately, we vacationed at the property at the hurricane time and mostly stayed inside. Strong smell of the mold was unevitable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

17 July 2023

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

Beach home

What a great place right across the street from the ocean,clean comfortable and cozy,I will be booking again next year

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Donna

8 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a wonderful stay. Clean, comfy, perfect location, excellent hosts,...we would definitely love to come back and stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

18 July 2022

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

Quiet beach remedy

This property was perfect for me. I was looking for something with an old beach cottage feel on a section of beach without high rises or condominiums. I was able to sit on the back deck and watch the ocean while reading or enjoying a meal. It was a very peaceful location with a very short walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

17 July 2022

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

a great week!

We really enjoyed the proximity to the beach and sitting on the outdoor patio watching the waves feeling the breeze. We all slept great, too. The cottage was cozy and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Emily S.

25 June 2022

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

Summer 2022

Our stay was enjoyable this year. The air in the home does not cool great during the day, so we used fans to help.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chaz H.

24 June 2022

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

You don't REALLY want to stay here do you?

It is with reticence that I write this review. I will regret it. Deeply regret it. I want to tell you not to rent this place. I want to tell you the view was terrible; that Paul, the owner, was unaccommodating. I want to tell you this place was not charming, not comfortable, and that we had a terrible time. I want to tell you it was not perfect, not romantic, not at all a great week. I want to tell you these things. But I cannot. Not with a clear conscience at any rate. Because you see the thing is, Melissa and I want to come back, back to this very place. The place where we watched the moon set on a cloudless night, the place where we saw an endless stream of satellites quietly speed by overhead while we traced out constellations with a flashlight. The place where we marveled at the vivid lightning show fifty miles offshore safe in the knowledge it was not coming our way. And we want to come back again. And again. But dear reader, prudent and savvy VRBO user that you are… If I tell you how great our week was, well, then YOU will want to rent the Cents and Centsability. And I am not sure how I feel about that. Maybe we feel like we want to keep this genie bottled up for ourselves. Because you see, we have not figured out next summer yet. Or this fall. Or next spring. But maybe you have. And maybe you will rent the week we want. Or maybe you will wreck our growing thoughts of “What might TWO weeks in Emerald Isle be like?… Or three? OR EVEN A MONTH?…” So please, I beg you. DO NOT RENT THIS PLACE. Because, well, it is just that awesome. Thanks Paul… It was a tremendous week. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

17 Nov 2021

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

Perfect weekend getaway location!

This duplex was the perfect place to spend my 40th birthday with my mom and sisters! It was so quaint, clean, and quiet. The patio was perfect for relaxing and for enjoying meals with lovely views - I watched many a dolphin swim by!! The outdoor shower was a great perk to keep sand out of the house. Beach access was easy and quick to get to. Paul was a great host and very attentive and easy to get ahold of. We all loved our stay so much and feel so relaxed! This vacation home is on our favorites list and we’ll for sure be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

26 Oct 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

Very close to the beach. Short driving distance to restaurants, PuttPutt and the Aquarium. Comfortable for a family getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen K.

16 Oct 2021

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

BEAUTIFUL.

Great all arounf

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Dan T.

30 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great week

Property was ideal for a couple looking for a quiet week. Owners occupancy of other half was not intrusive at all. Privacy fence on front porch separating the two units' respective sections would make sense. Listing could more openly identify the photo taken towards the ocean from the front porch as that view, not a photo of the property itself.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

5 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful week on Emerald Isle

The house was perfect. Lovely decorated also. Our host was excellent from when we booked through our entire stay. Probably one of the most private houses we’ve stayed. Highly recommend 😎

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

26 July 2021

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

Lovely stay!

Great little place with a beautiful of the ocean in between houses. Property was exactly as listed and just what we needed for our stay. Exceptionally clean. A bit longer of a walk to the beach than expected, but still manageable. Love the addition of the outdoor shower! Owner is very quick to respond if you need anything. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

20 Mar 2021

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed our stay !!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

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Hosted by Paul Sproul

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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