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Relax & Splash! Emerald Isle beach house w/ pool
Welcome to your Sound Side Sanctuary, a custom-built, 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a POOL 🏊♀️💦. You will be staying less than a mile from the beach, and across from the sound front in the most peaceful neighborhood that Emerald Isle has to offer. Walk or bike to the beach! Just bring the family! We are providing everything else from beach chairs, beach towels, linens, a well stocked kitchen, coffee maker, blender, a grill, & a gated porch: the perfect relaxing place for you & your family!
FamilyLocationBiking
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews
Waterfront home with hot tub, kayaks, private dock
Paradise awaits! Enjoy the gorgeous sunrise over the Emerald Isle bridge, and the sunsets over the islands. Watch the dolphins play, fish, enjoy the refreshing saltwater, play on the swim-mat, kayak to the islands, endless adventure. In the evenings relax in the hot tub on the back porch. 3 miles to the beach. This is a peaceful and quiet home, the most noise you will hear are the boats going by. The water is steps away from the screened in front porch. Bring your boat and tie it to the dock.
LocationFamilyBeach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews
Coastal Cheerful-3 bedroom home
Welcome to your home away from home in beautiful Swansboro! This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests. Enjoy plenty of space to relax after a day at the beach. Conveniently located just blocks from charming downtown Swansboro, you'll be close to waterfront dining, local shops, and all the beauty of the Crystal Coast. Only 15 minutes from Emerald Isle's beautiful beaches! It's the perfect spot for family vacations, weekend getaways, or a relaxing coastal escape.
FamilyLocationTV
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 127 reviews
Beachside Escape w/ Heated Pool | Family- Friendly
Our dream has come to life with our private family home named Hook, Line and Stinkers. It is a 5 minute walk to the beach; we provide all beach amenities and a wagon. The open floor plan, yard, decks, patio and pool are great for lots of family fun. The pool is heated at no extra charge March-May and September and October! Outdoor shower and parking for 4 cars. All Linens included. Centrally located to shopping, food and nightlife. Come spend some time enjoying the beautiful crystal coast.
LocationFamilyHeating
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews
Heated Pool, 2-min Walk to Beach, Sleeps 10
Welcome to The Emerald Owl House, a family-friendly Emerald Isle beach retreat featuring: ☆ Sleeps 10 (4BR/3BA, 5 beds + sleeper sofa) ☆ Heated saltwater pool (spring through fall) ☆ Easy 2-min walk to neighborhood beach access (no public parking) ☆ Fully stocked kitchen + screened porch ☆ Walk to mini-golf, water park, groceries, shops, and dining ☆ King Sleep Number bed in the primary suite ☆ Calm, quiet neighborhood Ideal for families, two-family trips, and multi-generation getaways!
LocationFamilyLayout
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
Cape Carteret Getaway
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. Blocks from Bogue Sound, neighborhood dock, parks, restaurants, Mac Daddy's bowling/arcade, and grocery store. It's only 3 miles to Emerald Isle's western beach access where you can put your toes in the ocean! Home has spacious outdoor patio with dining and firepit to enjoy those relaxing summer evenings. Home is open and airy with internet, board games, corn hole, and smart TV's for entertainment.
FamilyValuePets
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews
Fall sale Coastal Relaxation near EI-pet friendly
Enjoy a peaceful getaway in a beautiful home, just north of Emerald Isle (approx 15 min from the ocean). You will soon see why we have all 5 🌟 ratings! Located in a private community with access to a boat ramp and small beach, this is a quiet 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom space that is family-friendly. We do offer weekly, monthly, and military discounts. Well-behaved dogs considered for an additional fee. Please add pets when sending an inquiry . Please message us details.
LocationFamilyIndoor spaces
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews
We call it The Point….
If you are an artist, fisherperson, kayaker, boater or just someone who wants to chill, you will love this. It’s quirky, private, artsy and has soul to refresh yours. Our waterfront paradise sits on a point on Queens Creek with a 180-degree view of the quarter-mile-wide estuary, just upriver from the Intracoastal Waterway and 5 miles from the ocean. We’ve rehabbed a 1959 fishing cottage, 2 bed, 2 bath surrounded by glass w/ kitchen and living facing the water.
LocationFamilyAccuracy
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
Private Coastal Haven | 2nd Row, Spectacular views
Mi Sueno - Coastal Retreat with Stunning Ocean Views! Welcome to Mi Sueno, a beautifully renovated beach home perched on a sand dune, offering breathtaking second- row ocean views. Designed for comfort and relaxation, this home features an open floor plan, expansive decks, and a cozy outdoor lounge area, perfect for creating unforgettable family memories. Come experience the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern comfort at Mi Sueno. Book your stay today!
ValueLocationAccuracy
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
Captains Quarters
Relax and unwind with your family in the small quaint town of Peletier. Just a few minutes away from Emerald Isle. Captains Quarters is tucked away at the end of a cul de sac in a rather quiet neighborhood. The home is just minutes away from Emerald Isle, Historic Swansboro, and Carteret County Speedway. Captains Quarters has a community dock and boat launch (1/4 mile away). Smaller boats and/or boats with minimal draft will have no navigational issues.
ValueLocationCleanliness
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
Beagle Cottage - 4 Bedroom home built in 2016
This home is very close to Swansboro, NC, about 15 minutes from Emerald Isle Beach and about 20 minutes from Jacksonville, NC. The home is located in a quiet neighborhood providing a peaceful, tranquil environment, complete with a large fenced yard. A marina is less than one mile down the road and on the intercoastal waterway. The area is excellent for fishing and kayaking, and it has beautiful beaches for playing in the sand!
FamilyLocationCleanliness
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews
The Shack at Cedar Point
If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing stay with beautiful views of the ICW, come stay at The Shack. Sit on the porch with your coffee and enjoy the beautiful sunrise. Sit on the pier and enjoy the salt air. Enjoy paddling kayaks through the waters, take a bike ride a short distance to restaurants, bars and/or shopping. Just a short drive to the quint town of Swansboro or over the bridge to Emerald Isle.
LocationFamilyKitchen
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviewsPopular amenities for Cape Carteret house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Jolly Sixpence
FamilyValueIndoor spaces
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
Pool&Beach|Gameroom|View|Gym
FamilyValueLong stay
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews
Oceanfront 3 bedroom home; private beach access
ValueFamilyView
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews
Oceanfront home w/ Relaxing views! Pet Friendly
LocationValueLayout
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews
Royal Palace
ValueLocationAmenities
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
Coastal Retreat on Waterway w/Hot Tub
LocationValueTV
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
Family Fun Starts Here! 4BR w/ Private Pool!
LocationFamilyQuiet
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
2 King Suites, Pool, Hot Tub & Ocean/Bay Views!
ValueFamilyComfort
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsWeekly house rentals

Oasis on the Green-Mins to Beach, Golf Course View
LocationValueSleep quality
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 28 reviews
The Reale Beach House
FamilyValueAir conditioning
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews
Little Bitt of Heaven
FamilyLocationQuiet
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews
Tide's Turn Retreat
ValueFamilyNearby
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
Coastal Hacienda
FamilyLocationIndoor spaces
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews
Anchors Aweigh
FamilyLocationCheck-in
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews
Tee to Sea | Golf Course Home Near Emerald Isle
LocationPetsBeach
4.6 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews
The Salty Mermaid
LocationFamilyKitchen
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviewsPrivate house rentals

Coastal home with wrap around porch and sunroom
ValueFamilyCondition
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews
The Paddle House
FamilyValueRiver
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 62 reviews
Shore House
ValueLocationNearby
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews
Big Oaks - Private Dock, Hot Tub, Sunset Views
FamilyLocationCleanliness
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 55 reviews
Family fun at the Point!
LocationFamilyBeach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews
Heavensgate Cottage just 5 miles from the beach
ValueLocationHiking
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews
The Shack
FamilyLocationWalkability
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 44 reviews
Salty Oak Cottage 1 mile from downtown Swansboro
FamilyLocationAmenities
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsDestinations to explore
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