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2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free.

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior
Located in a quiet residential area, this Emerald Isle beach house offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy ocean views and sounds from the 2-level deck or top floor living area, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, high-speed internet and cable TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free.

MONTHLY LEASE AVAILABLE from NOVEMBER to MID-MAY.
Relax in this bright & well-appointed 2nd row beach retreat where you are only 1 minute to the beach. You can see and hear the ocean from your deck without paying the waterfront rate.
Watch the stunning sunrise & sunset while having your favorite cocktails.
4 bedrooms, 3 baths + an outdoor shower.
Comfortably sleeps 8. Plenty of room to spread out.
2 king bedrooms with ensuite baths, 1 queen bedroom & 2 twin beds.
You have 2 entrances.
Take the main entrance through the left side deck. It will take you directly to 3 of 4 bedrooms to drop off your luggage. There are 2 twin beds in the 1st bedroom, a queen bed in the 2nd bedroom and the primary king bedroom with an ensuite bath with your private deck.
The hallway bathroom shared by the queen & 2-twin beds room, washer & dryer are all in this level.
The 2nd king bedroom with an ensuite bath, living room, dining room & a well-equipped kitchen are in the top floor.
There is a 2nd refrigerator for your extra drinks & food provision in the ground level through the carport entrance.
There is a ceiling fan, TV/streaming and DVD player in every bedroom.
All 4 bedrooms have blackout curtains for a good night sleep.
The living & dining rooms are bright & airy with plenty of seating, a 55" flat screen TV with blue ray player.
The kitchen has granite counter tops, white cabinets & stainless steel appliances. It is fully equipped with a variety of small appliances including a 2-in-1 twelve-cup brewer & a Keurig single serve coffeemaker, a blender, a slow cooker to start your meal while you're out enjoying the sun & sea.
There's an assortment of spices & condiments for your home-cooked meals.
High speed internet & cable TV with streaming throughout.
2 beach accesses are located right across the street approximately 50 steps away.
Beach chairs, a beach cart & beach toys are available for your use.
An outdoor shower for rinsing yourself & the pup.
There is a basketball hoop, volleyball court, corn hole set, a large gas grill &
a picnic table.
We don't guarantee gas for the grill but cylinder available for exchange if needed.
Coffee pods, toilet paper & paper towel are provided to get you through the beginning of your stay but not provided for the entire length of your stay.
Indoor entertainment includes a DVD library, games & books.
The house is in a quiet residential area, yet less than 3 miles to town.
Emerald Isle is bike friendly with a path that runs the length of the island.
The house is conveniently located near highly-rated restaurants, two supermarkets, shops, a public boat ramp & Bogue Inlet Pier.
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND IN THE HOUSE or illegal drug use on property.
OCCUPANCY IS FOR 8 PEOPLE MAX. An additional $150 will be charged for each unauthorized guest per night or will result in immediate eviction without refunds.
We are dog friendly. A vacuum cleaner & a broom are provided for your convenience for dog hair clean up.
2 dogs maximum stay for free. Insurance liability restricts the following breeds of dog: German Shepherd, Pit Bull, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Wolf hybrids & other aggressive breeds.
Sorry, strictly NO CATS. We have severe allergy to cats.
All towels & sheets are included in your stay with no extra charge.
Beds are already made when you arrive.
WE DO NOT RENT TO COLLEGE STUDENTS, FRATERNITY & THE LIKE.
MINIMUM AGE TO RENT IS 25 YEARS OLD.
Our Property Manager lives close by. She's able to assist you quickly with any concerns or issues.
Have a large family? The mirror image of this unit (next door) may be available. Check the listing for https://www.vrbo.com/1195849. The next door unit, East is owned by another family.
PLEASE NOTE: Check-in is 5pm to allow for additional cleaning time.
Check-out is 11am.
Pack-n-Play, a high chair & a baby gate are available for your little one.
Start an annual beach get-away in Emerald Isle, NC. It is a wonderful place to create lasting memories with family & friends all-year round.
We offer discounted monthly rent between October-mid-May.
Thank you for choosing our beach house while in Emerald Isle, NC.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you, any member of your party including your pets during your stay.
We don't guarantee gas for the grill; cylinder is available for exchange if needed. We provide initial supply of TP in each bathroom and PT in kitchen
Trash pickup is on Mon and Fri AM. Recycling on Wed AM. Pls take the bins out the night before to the curb on the concrete due to ants on grass.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Max of 2 Pets allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All children are included in the maximum 8 guests.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sunset Dream West beautiful 2nd Row Duplex Great Ocean Views
2nd Row with Great Ocean Views. Clean. Pet Friendly.
Great Ocean Views in this Beautiful 2nd Row Home Pet Friendly
2nd Row House with Great Ocean Views. Very Clean. Pet Friendly.

About the neighborhood

Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 27 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 47 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 40 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free. located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and Flatwaters Paddling. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute to the Surf. Dog Stay Free. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary Ann was so wonderful to deal with for our stay. She made sure everything was taken care of quickly and easily. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with an ideal location. Charming beach style. Great communication from the host with several unexpected but extremely helpful extra amenities (pack n play and high chair).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with great beach access. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Plenty of beach toys and chairs for our stay. We had dogs and a baby and it suited us very well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Wonderful Beach Home

The house was perfect for a wonderful beach vacation with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

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

Beautiful clean home with great location and wonderful owners

Beautiful clean home with great location and wonderful owners
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

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

Birthday celebration

The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well supplied, the weather was beautiful, and the beach was only a few steps away. A perfect was to celebrate a family birthday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Excellent location, beach is top notch

Absolutely loved our stay here, owner is very communicative, has everything needed to be comfortable, good movie library if you get a rainy day. Excellent patio chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie G.

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

The Condo was fabulous Lots of room and awesome location. Owners were in contact with us also. 🤗

Overall stay was very good. Nice Condo with awesome upstairs deck where you could view the ocean. Mary Ann & Scott thought of everything you would need here when on vacation. 🤗🤗⛱️🌊
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda P.

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

Short walk to the beach with water views

Great location, good neighborhood, close to beach access, lots of space, great for families, wonderful deck, great street with little traffic so a great place to walk, run or bike
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trixy R.

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

Nice place, Great location

The house was clean, spacious and is so close to the beach, such a short walk across a tiny street to beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max D.

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

Family beach week

Great house with great beach access! We had everything we needed and the kids had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Wonderful Emerald Isle vacation

MaryAnn was a terrific host. We had a few minor concerns during our stay which she promptly addressed each time. The house is lovely and in a great location. My family and I had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Great week!

We had a great week! Mary Ann and Scott were fantastic. The location was perfect, the home was clean, and the experience was just what we had been hoping for. We definitely plan to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian G.

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

Peaceful place to stay.

We loved our stay in this lovely peaceful home! We loved the comfy space, the amenities and the amazing ocean view. Thank you so much for offering your home as a vacation rental! It provided instant vacation for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

Wonderful beach house!

Very nice house. Very comfortably furnished and thoughtfully supplied. The owners have obviously thought carefully about what vacationers will want while staying there. It’s just a short walk to the beach. Morning and evenings on the top deck are wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH G.

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

Good for family & pets

Like the easy access to beach across the street; too early in the season to enjoy the water but walks on the beach fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth G., Virginia, USA

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

Clean and Nicely Furnished Duplex Steps Away From Beach

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is right across the street from the beach, well furnished, and Elena and her crew did a wonderful job with cleaning. Thank you Mary Ann for the great communication and suggestions with restaurants and activities in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Fantastic Beach House

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this beach house! It was clean and comfy. It had a well stocked kitchen with great views because of the perfect location. The owners were so sweet and helpful the entire duration of our stay and always made sure everything was going well at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed ourselves here! So great having our dogs join us! Wonderful outside shower and hose for humans and pups. Nice clean house with great kitchen. 2 master bedrooms were a bonus. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

It was a beautiful property

Had a very enjoyable time in Emerald Isle. We had guests in 3 of the 4 bedrooms and this was an economical luxury alternative to us paying for 4 hotel rooms. Highly recommend Mary Ann and Scott.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey W., Hurricane, WV

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

Great beach stay!!

Sunset Dream West was a clean, well equipped, well maintained property in a great neighborhood. We cooked in and had everything we needed. The beach is only steps away. The owners were always quick to reply to our questions. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Excellent

Family and friends had a great time. Will be back next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

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

Wonderful Getaway

This was a great place with beautiful views of the ocean from the upper floor and deck.The owners were great and responsive to our questions. We loved how close and convenient we were to the ocean! We saw dolphins one day—what a delight! We’d definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

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

Pandemic escape

Perfectly peaceful location, please was in great shape, and fantastic amenities. My kids loved the sandbox, games in the house and how close the beach was. Just the peaceful getaway that I was looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Wonderful Family Trip

This place is perfect. Nice views of the ocean for being one row back. Plenty of space to spread out. Love the tall Adirondack Chairs with built in tables on the upper deck. Very convenient to public beach access. Have stayed here before and will come again...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021