Escape to this beautifully landscaped property in the heart of EI, featuring a private beach access just 0.5 miles away and an exclusive gated parking lot with an outdoor shower and boardwalk. Unwind on the large deck with a gas grill or in the sun room overlooking the backyard, while enjoying modern comforts like Roku TVs, high-speed internet, and a fully stocked kitchen.
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6122 sq m
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Kitchen
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower
Exclusive, free, private ocean front gated parking lot with an outdoor shower and boardwalk to the beach. Avoid crowds, lines, and paying for parking. When headed to the beach with chairs, cooler, towels, etc it's nice to drive over and park ocean front! The house is 0.5 mi from the private beach access. So you can walk to it too. Our private beach access is just one block from the Bogue Inlet Pier with public restrooms, a convenience store, Surf's Up ocean front restaurant, tackle shop and excellent fishing!
The primary has a tempur-pedic hybrid california king with a base for raising and lowering head and feet. There a king in the first guest room and a queen in the second. New in 2026 is a NEMA 14-50 EV Charging plug is available via the driveway. New in 2023 a whole house water filtration and softening system. Kitchen and bathrooms remodeled and new HVAC in 2022. New appliances, cabinets, tile, kitchen countertop space tripled, primary bath converted to a walk in shower, etc.! While there will be a VRBO fee at checkout, there will be no extra fees from the owner for linens, cleaning, crib or high chair.
This property is thoroughly cleaned every week. Rest assured the house is disinfected including every light switch, door handle, etc!
Beautifully landscaped property with a very private backyard, large outdoor shower with hot water, large deck and gas grill. Sun room overlooking the backyard. One story, so NO stairs to climb. Hampers in each room, separate laundry room and outdoor clothes line.
Roku TV's in every bedroom and living room with an ad free Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions on each TV for a large selection of TV shows and movies! Blu-ray in living room, high speed internet, modern furniture and decor, many games to play, fully stocked kitchen, plenty of dishes and cutlery to last the day .
Located in the heart of EI so you can walk to many shops and restaurants. Several grocery stores are just 4 minutes from the house. Walk to the sound front Cedar Street Park at the end of the street (0.2mi), sit on the bench at the end of the dock and enjoy our glorious sunsets! It's also ideal for cyclists...11 mile bicycle path. Bring your bikes! (rentals available on the island).
Linens included (bed sheets, blanket, 4 pillows per bed, towel sets, which include a bath, hand and wash cloth per person as well as bath mats are also included). The kitchen includes 2 dish towels and 2 dish cloths. Complimentary first trash bag, 1 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, a roll of paper towels, and salt, pepper and spices to get your relaxing vacation started. Also provided is hand soap next to each sink. Complimentary crib and high chair available.
Hurricanes: Travel insurance when booking through VRBO is optional, but is strongly recommended for this time of year. If you choose not to purchase insurance, no refunds will be given in the event of cancellation, including mandatory hurricane evacuation.
NO SMOKING! Rentals are Saturday to Saturday.
While no pets are allowed, the owner's dog has been inside of the home, so pet dander may be present.
Saturday to Saturday weekly rentals only. Check in at 4pm and Check out at 10am.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Single level property
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks
Lock the doors
Please ensure the key fob for the private beach access is left on the coffee table. This is very expensive and time consuming to replace. There will be a $150 replacement fee if not present.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Renovated Cottage with Private Free Oceanfront Parking and Outdoor Shower located?
This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot. Emerald Isle Beach and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.
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We had a wonderful stay at this well equipped home away from home. Great location to the beach, the Sound and the shops. The host has thought of every aminity you would need. Nice privacy fence, outdoor shower and patio area outside as well.
loved it! super clean, she messaged back quickly, great overall!
Vianey V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay
Ellen w.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed Feelings
Great location, great layout. Loved the private beach parking. Unfortunately, the house was dirty. Toothpaste spray on the sink, dust everywhere, dog hairs in the couch, filthy oven.
We have never been to Emerald Isle. We had a great time exploring and seeing what the area had to offer. The house was perfect for our needs. Our daughter brought her best friend and they loved having their choice of rooms and all the amenities. Hurricane Debby cut our stay short because of my worry about all the rain. I highly recommend this house. So comfortable and well equipped. We will visit again!
We usually stay beach side but we are now rethinking our priorities. This property was very clean, well-equipped, and so peaceful. We love to cook and the recently updated kitchen was perfectly apportioned for big dinners and quick lunches. The updates in the master bath were thoughtful and convenient. The double cherries on top of it all was the private beach parking and beach access, and the super-fast responses to any and all questions we had (which were very few) thanks to the clear communications from the owner. We look forward to booking again!
First of, this house was beautiful and super spacious. Towels, kitchen essentials, etc were all provided and ready when we arrived.
Walking to the beach is easy, as well as driving to the beach. Stores are close, mini golf nearby, go karts, perfect for your kidsos enjoyment 😌
The outdoor patio was also very nice, along with the outdoor shower to wash all the sand off after beach travels.
The air conditioning in the home itself was superior and would freeze you out, so it was nice coming home in the super hot weather to cool off.
The owner has good communication and is nearby to respond to messages.
We had an amazing time, and would most definitely book this stay again. Thanks heather for such a great vacation and for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home! 💙
See you next year!
Excellent beach house! Very clean, comfortable beds. The location is great and we loved the beach access. I had a couple questions that Heather responded to quickly. Would recommend/stay again.
Wonderful stay!! The house had all we needed plus more and was extremely clean and comfortable! We loved the location as we could walk to the pier at the end of the street to see the sunset or drive to the private parking area for visiting the beach! The lot was private and quiet with a nice deck in the back with an outdoor table and grill. The rooms and beds were very comfortable. 100 percent would recommend! Hope to return next year!
The house was extremely clean. Well equipped kitchen.All the kitchen cabinets are labeled. A great touch. We enjoyed the house and its privacy. We give it 5 stars out of 5.
This was our first time visiting EI, and our first time not staying on the beach, and we honestly didn't miss it. The beach is just down the street, and the private access was amazing. The sunset at the dock just down the road was gorgeous. Heather was excellent with communication, although we didn't need to bother her one bit during our stay because we had everything we needed, and more. My only suggestion would be shaded parking... and that's just being petty because we went during an insane heat wave and I have black leather seats We would not hesitate to book this home again!
My family and I really enjoyed our stay at this home. We especially enjoyed having meals outside on the deck and walking down the street to the cute donut shop.
The private beach access was really great to have as we could just show up and park without having to drive around endlessly looking for a spot.
The little closed in sunroom was a nice surprise as it made a great spot for my toddler to hang out with his toys while still being in eye sight. Would definitely rent this home again or recommend to friends!
We love this place!! This is our 3rd year staying here & can’t say enough good things. The house is setup really well to accommodate our group of 5 adults & 1 child. The outdoor space has a great deck w lots of shade for hanging out & meals, plus a great outdoor shower. The house is all one level & super clean. It’s in a quiet area and the beach is still easily accessible w the included parking access. This home will always be our 1st choice when vacationing in EI.
We had a great vacation at Emerald Isle and a big part of the reason was this beach house and easy access to the beach. We normally stay oceanfront, and we were a little hesitant. While no need to be. The location of the home is in a great neighborhood and the parking at the beach was easy and always available. The home was clean, with modern/updated bathrooms and kitchen. We loved the back deck. With all the shade from the trees, the deck was always cool and relaxing when getting back from the beach. Heather was great to work with and always got right back with answers to questions. I would recommend the property and we plan on staying again when we return to Emerald Isle.
First, don't be worried that this property isn't on the ocean, because the house, location, and owner are awesome!!! A short walk to the sound area, with a pier and benches are great for watching the beautiful NC sunsets, another short walk to the highway and you're at the best breakfast/coffee place on the island, as well as a great donut shop! As for the beach, this neighborhood has a dedicated beach access, and even there during the 4th, there were plenty of parking spaces, a great, well maintained walkway to the beach, which is close to the pier, but without the crowds! The house itself is wonderful, plenty of space, and lots of updates, and one of my favorite things is the outdoor hot shower! If you stay, please be sure to give this a try, believe me you'll be sold! Heather is awesome, and even on a holiday is always accessible to help with any issues you might have! I will definitely be staying here again!!
This house suited the needs of my family of six perfectly. The clean, spacious bedrooms and additional sun room with futon allowed for room for us to spread out. We definitely used the new TVs after sun-drenched days at the beach (sometimes simultaneously!) The private parking lot with beach access was very convenient and never crowded. Our kids loved using the extensive bike paths with a tandem bike that we rented (Heather, the owner, had a great recommendation for bike rentals that were inexpensive and delivered to the house). Finally, the food highlight for the kids was the Polish Water Ice store at the end of the street which they walked to once a day. My food highlight was Captain's Kitchen Food Truck - unbelievably fresh and delicious seafood. You can find where they will be parked each day on Facebook and it is definitely worth it to track them down!
This house was absolutely wonderful! Extremely clean, neat, comfortable, had EVERY amenity!!! I can't say enough about how much we loved this house, and the owner is absolutely fantastic to deal with! Super easy check-in, and even easier check-out. About a block from the main road, easy walk to some great food places (Flip Flop Donuts & Circle Pizza are fantastic) and about the same distance in the other direction is a wonderful little Park on the Sound. The private beach parking area was a special treat and everyone was super friendly. For the house, the beds were super comfy, soft sheets (beds were already made!), roomy bathrooms, nice airy open kitchen/dining/living room area, so you never felt crowded. Wonderful sunroom and the back deck was amazing. perfect for that morning coffee! One of the nicest surprises was the outdoor shower - clean, lots of space, and the waterless hot water heater was amazing!! Though traffic on Emerald Drive can be hectic, we were lucky and had no problems. You can't go wrong with this house, and we're already planning our week for next year!
Property was wonderful. Spacious, clean practically new. House is warm and inviting plenty of room inside and out. We had a wonderful week and hope to rent here again!
We loved our time at Heather’s house. A lot of thought had been put into what guests might need - fully stocked kitchen with updated/well-kept cookware and appliances, comfortable beds, and a guestbook with lots of helpful information. The outdoor shower was wonderful, as was access to private parking at the beach, which wasn’t super crowded and very close by. Great communication from Heather as well! Highly recommend this house! We look forward to coming back!
Loved many things about this house: Location and convenient to everything on the island, outdoor space to include deck and outdoor shower, sunroom, free ocean front parking. The renovations the owner has completed are nice. Great place for a family vacation!
We loved the house and the beach parking was awesome! All you could want within walking distance. Fun fishing on the pier. House is well equipped, great kitchen. Private backyard. Hope to come back soon!
Perfect size house for my wife and I. Clean, new flooring through out. Enjoyed having dinner in the prívate backyard with nice 😊 deck as well as having our coffee in the rocking chairs. My wife rented a bike 🏍 for the week and had fun on her daily bike rides including watching the sunset 🌅.