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Beach Retreat West - Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Beautiful Ocean View cottage
Beach Retreat West - Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Beautiful Ocean View cottage
Beach Retreat West - Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Beautiful Ocean View cottage
Beach Retreat West - Emerald Isle, NC,  just steps away from the beach
Beautiful beach at the end of the walkway, Emerald Isle, NC

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Retreat West - Save 25% now through March 31st - Contact Owner for Details

Welcome to Beach Retreat West. This 2nd row duplex has it all. Enjoy great ocean and sound views without the oceanfront rental prices. This home is in excellent condition, with over 2000 sq. feet of living space. View the ocean or sound from every single room in the house. Walk out onto the decks, and the ocean views will take your breath away. I promise, once you have been here for a week, or two, you will never want to leave.

You will wake up in the mornings, walk out onto the decks, and gaze out over the beautiful Crystal Coast. Take a deep breath and you will smell Emerald Isle's salty air. This home has four bedroom, with queen beds (all with deck/balcony access), a kids' loft/entertainment area (four twin beds), with TV/VCR/DVD. There is also a large collection of books, movies, games, puzzles, and a stereo system all there for your enjoyment.

Cook all your favorite foods in the fully stocked kitchen, while you look out the window at the ocean. Dine in and entertain in the large, open living/ dining room. Watch t.v on the flat screen TV, while relaxing on the couch.

Step out on the deck the take in the gorgeous views of the beach from both directions. If you watch carefully, you may even catch a glimpse of dolphin swimming by. If the sun gets too hot for you on top, stroll downstairs, where you can enjoy a covered deck that provides lots of shade.

One of my favorite amenities with this home is the beach access. There is a wooden walkway directly across the street that leads you straight to the beach. This is extremely important if you are like me, with five kids and it seems like you bring everything but the kitchen sink with you. We always have so much to carry back and forth, that having the convenience of the beach access is priceless.

Finally, after a fun-filled day on the beach, put the kids to bed and walk back out onto the deck. Sit back and look at the moon as it shines over the ocean. This view will just put an exclamation point on your day. Get a good night sleep and get ready to do it all over again tomorrow.

I hope after reading this, you are excited about vacationing with us. We look forward to making our 'Little Piece of Paradise', paradise for you and your family too. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns that you might have.

If you are vacationing with multiple families, please see dates and availabilities for Beach Retreat East, listing #353518. Rent both sides and vacation together.

Thank you for visiting our page. Hope to see you at the beach soon, with a drink in your hand and your toes in the sand!

Check - in time: 4:00 pm
Check - out time: 10:00 am

Keywords: ocean, ocean view, 2nd row, sound view, Emerald Isle, NC, deck, direct beach access, enclosed outside shower, clean, discount

Property manager

Robin Johnson
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this cottage is near theme parks and 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 in the mood for shopping can visit Beach Wheels Bike Rental and Emerald Plantation. Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - 14 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 43 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Pizza & Subs - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat West - Save 25% now through March 31st - Contact Owner for Details pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat West - Save 25% now through March 31st - Contact Owner for Details?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat West - Save 25% now through March 31st - Contact Owner for Details?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat West - Save 25% now through March 31st - Contact Owner for Details located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. 3rd Street Park is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

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

Family Wedding

This was the perfect place for our family to stay near the Wedding venue and call home in between wedding events!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

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

Great!

We were very happy with our stay! The property was clean. The location was wonderful with easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann P.

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

Loved this place

Clean, beautiful, spacious, fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

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

Perfect Location, great indoor space and nice decks

We loved that we could cross the street and immediately be on the beach. The house’s outdoor shower, foot wash station, and washer/dryer on the bottom floor were all really helpful after lots of beach time. The space was clean and had a great kitchen and common area space. You can see parts of the ocean from the upper deck, and watch the moon rise over the water. Check in/out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

m k.

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

Wonderful time!

The VRBO listing describes it to a T! Plenty of room for cars (6) and very close to the beach! Quiet neighborhood. Yes-there are a lot of stairs. No problem for us (oldest was in late 60s) but if someone has limited mobility it wouldn’t be a best pick. Can easily see the ocean on upper floors. (Enjoy your morning coffee). All appliances were working (sad that I have to say this-our last place at Nags Head managed by a realty company had broken washer before we walked in..and was not fixed or compensated.). The family all agreed this was our best vaca home in 4 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip T S.

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

Perfect Location

Great location. Just across from the beach access. Very clean unit with comfortable furniture. Kitchen had all we needed including crockpot, griddle, air fryer, hot air pop corn maker and toaster oven. Great patio with ocean views and an ocean breeze to gather in the evening. There is also plenty of patio to get a little alone time. The kitchenware is standard VRBO stuff. Nothing special but there is plenty of it. Many of the glasses have hard water stains. They are clean though. The only minor issue we had is that the charcoal grill is very small. Communication with the owners was great and they were very helpful. Overall, I definitely recommend Beach Retreat West.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal A.

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

A great comfortable place for large groups of people

We enjoyed our Memorial Day weekend at this place . We all liked that and we enjoyed every bit of it. I will highly recommend that place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga N.

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

Great Beach House

The house was just perfect, furnishings were nice. The beach access was across the street. You had an ocean view from the deck. We would definingly consider this house again. The owner responded quickly to my messages. The only negative is if someone has a problem with stairs there are a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hector R.

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

A good place to stay for large families

Very nice and comfortable place to stay felt like we were at home! Lots of space for the kids to run around and games for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Leticia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our experience

The house itself is really nice, beautifully decorated and there is plenty of space for the whole family. There are several sets of steps and it is kinda of exhausted to go from one level to another, so be prepared. The location is great, just a very short walk from the beach. Overall, we did enjoyed our stay, but did have some issues. The house was not ready by the time we had to check in(4pm), the cleaning ladies were in a rush still cleaning and by the time we went in we realized that it wasn’t dust well and the floors were not well cleaned. We could feel some sand on our feet and we found sand in every bathroom specially in the corners. We had to vacuum ourselves. Before leaving, cleaning crew told us that they had left the bath towels in the dryer and ask us if we could get them out for us to use. There were only seven towels for our family of twelve. The cleaning company owner realized that there were only seven and told me that he was gonna bring the rest in the morning. Well, it was 10:30am the next day and the towels weren’t being delivered yet, so I got in touch with the property manager and after a while the rest of the towels were delivered. It’ll be great if every bed had a blanket just in case it’s needed. One last thing, I don’t understand why charge so much in cleaning and linen fees if we basically leave the house clean with all the rules posted to follow. We loved Emerald Island and our stayed at the house besides this couple of issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles D., Raleigh, NC

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

Celebration of Life

Beach Retreat West was the perfect beach house for the 11 of us (ages 10 to 80) to get together for a celebration of life event for my Mom who recently passed away. She loved the beach and there was no better way to celebrate her than to all get together for a beach vacation on her behalf! The house was the perfect size for everyone to spend time together and when you needed a little time to yourself there was plenty of space to do so and getting to the beach was just a quick walk across the street! Robin was a wonderful host, quickly answering any questions we had. Thank you Robin for sharing your home with us for this very special time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G.

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

Beach retreat- what a treat!

Our family vacation was amazing. The location is optimal, house is clean and perfect for our family of 11. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies. The beach access was convenient for easy access to the beautiful beaches of the island. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Best next to beach front

Finally a house where everyone had a bed in an appropriate room! The huge “attic” bedroom with 2 singles at each end was a perfect spot for kids to sleep and play. All the other bedrooms were pleasant. The main living area was a good size, the kitchen well equipped with pots, etc. I wish there had been 2 more chairs to put at the dining table so 8 adults could have sat together rather than 2 having to sit at the “kids’” counter. The decks were great, especially the lower one outside 2 of the bedrooms which was a comfortably furnished shady hideaway. Ample parking. Best outdoor shower! And best of all, the house was only 1 house away from the beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Blacksburg,VA

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

Ready to go back

Very nice house and well equipped kitchen, great location, good floor plan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADAM G.

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

Multi Generational Family Vacation

This rental was fantastic for our annual family vacation!! Perfect location and plenty of room for our group of 8 adults and 1 toddler.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome N.

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

Beach getaway

Property was perfect for a getaway. Easy access to the beach. Would stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us

Excellent home for our family to enjoy during our stay for my Granddaughter's college graduation. Great communication and help with any of our needs. Great location and views. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Great house!

Great location right across from the beach access. The house had everything we needed to cook meals. Property owner was very helpful with any questions/issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Easter Family Time

Even though the weather was not very good for a beach weekend we were able to make the best of it and enjoyed lots of family time! Thank you! BTW… there were no dish cloths or dish towels for kitchen that we could find so that is why there are none in with dirty towels.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George P.

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

Convenient and adequate

Stayed the weekend for my Granddaughter's wedding. The rental was close to the wedding venue. Ww enjoyed the scenery and ocean air.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Men's Church trip

Had a great time. Great location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

Great house

We enjoyed our stay and the house is more gorgeous in person!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frankie P.

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

Fabulous property!

Loved our stay! The house was absolutely perfect and the proximity to the beach a total dream. Will 100% be booking in the future for more family gatherings!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robin Johnson

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I have been vacationing at Emerald Isle for over 30 years. My family always looked forward to our summer vacations. We knew that every year would be memorable.
Now that I am grown up, married and have a family of my own, the tradition of vacationing in Emerald Isle continues. My children love to come to the beach. They have a great time. We all do!
When we are not at the beach, we reside in the foothills of North Carolina. We have five beautiful children, who keep us very busy with school and sports.
It has always been a dream of ours to have our own place at the beach. This past spring (2011), our dream came true. We are very excited about sharing our home away from home with you!

Why they chose this property

Emerald Isle has the most beautiful beaches anywhere. You can enjoy yourself on the beach without all the crowds. Take a short drive to nearby areas, where you can shop, dine, and take in the local scenery. Don't forget to visit the NC Aquarium. This is a fantastic place to bring the family and to learn all about the different regions in NC and the animals that inhabit them.

What makes this property unique

We love to hang out on the deck, drink our morning coffee, and watch the waves crash onto the beach.
We spend our days on the beach, enjoying the sand, sun, and water. My kids love to take turns burying each other in the sand and surf fishing with Dad!
We love to take long walks down the beach, watching the seagulls flying overhead, while the water washes up over our feet.
At night, the kids go back down to the beach where they like to go 'crab hunting'.
I always told my husband that this was my paradise and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I hope you feel the same once you experienced Emerald Isle.

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