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A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)

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Front
Back
Location from ocean
Upper deck (off living room)
Upper deck (off living room)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Birds and trees

1 Queen Bed

Bonus room

1 Double Bed

Flowers

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half bath

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Second full bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)

Heart of the Sunrise is a spacious, private, oceanside, saltbox home among the trees with three decks near the Point in Emerald Isle. 3-minute nature walk to the beach on a private path from the neighborhood.
Open floor plan on the top floor with a half bath, kitchen with two eat-in islands, dining and living room. Lots of natural light with ceiling to floor windows and an upper deck to take in the tree tops. Kitchen has pots and pans (including a crock pot), two coffee makers (including a Keurig), plates, cups, eating utensils all provided and a dishwasher for convenient clean-up.
On the middle floor - three bedrooms (queen; queen; full and twin), a bonus room (full), and two spacious full bathrooms with two sinks each. The en-suite bathroom has a shower and a jetted tub for soaking and relaxation. Two decks - one in the front and one in the back off the main bedroom. The main bedroom closet has an ironing board and iron for your convenience. Floor to ceiling windows in the bonus room let you observe our local wildlife - deer, turtles, birds. A box fan is also available. Three of the rooms have TVs.
The ground floor has a laundry room with provided laundry detergent and dryer sheets, garage-turned-game-room with a ping pong table and darts, cornhole, bikes and helmets for your use, balls for soccer and volleyball, boogie boards and sand toys for your use, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach. Firepit in the side yard, a tree swing in the back, and almost half an acre of wooded property to explore around the home. We challenge you to find and visit our fairy houses with windows that glow in the dark!
Note: Our house rules include no loud parties, no pets, and no smoking inside the home. Please treat our home like your own and better.

Property manager

Biljana Wilsey
Premier Host

Languages

Croatian, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING.
No loud music; be mindful of our neighbors.
Please bring your own beach towels and do not take the bath towels we provide to the beach.

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 near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riptidez - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, NC, 5th row from the beach (5 min walk) located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Relaxing

Property was very quiet and relaxing. It’s a very short walk to the beach. The property was stocked with everything you would need when traveling. It was very clean and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula l.

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

Awesome location

The house is just beautiful and so close to the beach. Our host was just a pleasure to work with and we’ve already booked for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett and Leslie C.

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

Family Vacation

What a great spot! Easy walk to the beach, close to everything and tucked away to give a secluded retreat feel! Owners super responsive and hospitality was top notch! Recommend this house for sure and we will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halee T.

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

The check in process was super smooth and we even were able to check in early! The house was very clean. Having a beautiful path for a short walk to the beach was AMAZING. Biljana checked in on us through text when we got there which was very sweet. House is beautifully located and well kept. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful house

House was beautiful and clean. The walk to the beach was quick and easy. The host was welcoming. Amenities provided were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Absolutely wonderful

We had a fabulous time! The house was beautiful and so spacious. Everything we needed was supplied. There was a cabinet of board games and a game room downstairs. The kitchen was fully stocked with supplies and appliances that made it easy to cook and serve food. The host was communicative even before we checked in. It was a dream vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Nice Getaway

Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Great location with access to beach and to local eatries as well as grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Quiet and adorable.

This is our second time at this property. It is perfect for our family. We love the privacy and location. The house has everything we need. Love coming back each year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great stay

Hassle-free stay in nice house in a good area. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great Stay!

Great place with lots of beds, really short walk to the beach! The space was very beautiful, and the property manager reached out to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

The Perfect First Visit to Emerald Isle

We ventured to Emerald Isle with another family and was impressed with the vacation home. The home was clean, spacious, comfortable, and accommodating. The host communicated with us prior to arriving and that gave us comfort with asking questions about our stay and protocol. We adored the shady walk to the beach and found it to be easy & quick for 4-6 year olds. We would recommend this home and host without hesitation and hope that we can return annually.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estefania A.

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

10/10 Would Recommend!

My family of 6 stayed for 6 days and would certainly recommend this place to anyone, with kids or not. My kids walked to the beach every single day, we had game night upstairs regularly, soaked up the sun on every deck, and just made memories we will never forget. <3 Thank you so much for sharing your incredible home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Can’t beat the location or house set up!

A fantastic location! Awesome amenities at the house. Loved the split level set up — game room on first, bedrooms on second, kitchen/living on third. Porches galore! We especially enjoyed them in the evenings and mornings. Beach was an easy/short walk for all ages (3 to 70). So many toys, chairs, bike offerings at the house too. Highly recommend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Perfect Family Stay!

The host was phenomenal and the house was perfect for our family. They truly thought of everything you could possibly need to make your stay enjoyable. From beach toys to a coffee bar.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nellie B.

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

We had a great time

Lovely property, but some of the mattresses were really uncomfortable, and the broken toilet was an irritant. Kitchen is totally not functional if you plan to do much cooking, but for a vacation rental it was adequate.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayler N.

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

Great place to stay for parties around 6-8!

While this property isn't right on the water, there's a great little walkway directly to the beach access. We happened to stay while a cyclone ripped through the area, so keep in mind that this walkway can get flooded during the rainy season. Even so, it's easy enough to just take the road around the block. We loved having the ping pong area in the basement, and having the house pre-stocked with necessities was a major plus. There were some bikes on the property that worked great, and we even took the corn hole to the beach. Last, David and Biljana are amazing and responsive, I highly recommend the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor Y.

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

Quiet, clean, private, perfect :)

Love this house ! It is perfect for our family beach trip. The location is secluded but still close to anything you might need. Will return again in the future !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dora R.

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

Love the beach cart!

Great house, close to beach. We enjoyed the bikes and the beach cart made hauling everything to beach so much easier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Super relaxing!

Amazing property! Exactly as the listing described it!! We had a wonderful weekend - easy check-in and lovely bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie k.

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

Spring break

This house and location were great! The owners check on us and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. They were so pleasant and communication was quick! We found the property to be clean and very comfortable- a true home away from home. We loved the quiet and seclusion. Plenty of things to do, but the beaches were the best! We could have easily stayed for another week. Thanks for an amazing trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Great Family Vacation!

This place was perfect for us. The house was very clean and the host was super responsive. The beach is just a short shaded walk away and the neighborhood was very quiet. We enjoyed the ping pong table and dart board in the garage on rainy days. Overall it was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Beautiful home in excellent location

This was a perfect family vacation spot. The house is beautiful and spotlessly clean but best of all is the location! Short, easy walk to the beach and the beach was not crowded at all. Thank you Biljana for opening up your beautiful home. Our kids are already asking when we can come back and stay in the exact same house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnne O.

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

Calm place

Pleasant property and environment. Supplied well. Easy to talk to host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Sunshine of a Week!

We had a beautiful and comfortable stay at Heart of the Sunshine. It was well kept and very clean. Nice and spacious for a family of 5. It’s located in an awesome part of the island- close to the point. We will definitely try to stay at the same place when we come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

beautiful location

It was a beautiful easy walk to the beach. The house is family-friendly with great living space on the top floor, wonderful bedrooms, and a ping pong table on the first level. The owner is friendly, helpful, and responds quickly. It was a perfect and comfortable week for our family of 5, no one wanted to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Biljana Wilsey

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We are a family of five that fell in love with Emerald Isle after vacationing there at the house of some friends. So, we decided to get a beach house of our own so we can enjoy beautiful Emerald Isle more often!

Why they chose this property

We purchased the home in 2021 because we fell in love with the privacy and trees all around the property, as well as the open floor plan on the top floor, the spacious bathrooms, and enough bedrooms so each of our kids can have their own space.

What makes this property unique

We have enjoyed doing some updates like adding the breakfast/coffee bar in the dining room, putting in new granite countertops in the kitchen and turning the garage into a game room. We hope you enjoy our home so much that you are inspired to visit more often just like we were!

Languages:

English, Croatian

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