Vacation rentals with a patio in Cape Carteret

Family Friendly: Min 2 Base, Park, Shops, Games

13 reasons why you will ❤ your family friendly experience. ● Minutes to USMC Camps, stores, playground, splashpark, & more ● About 20 miles from Emerald Isle & Topsail Beach ● Tranquil neighborhood ● 2 FREE parking spots ● Private patio with outdoor furniture & games ● Fenced backyard ● Clean 1,000 sq ft home ● FREE WiFi ● 3 TVs with Firestick, Roku+ Netflix ● Adult & children fun games, puzzles & toys ● Fully equipped kitchen/laundry room ● Electric fireplace ● Pack 'N Play+highchair available

Pondview Retreat

Come enjoy this quiet serene setting nestled in nature by the waterway. Relax in the massage chair or hot tub. Then unwind with a nice bubble bath or nature watching on the screened porch. This home boasts a private back yard with outdoor spaces, 3 comfortable bedrooms to rest, fully stocked kitchen, close to area beaches, shopping and attractions. Great waterfront resturants you can eat, watch dolphins and view the beautiful sunset. Public boat ramp a minute away with fishing and kayak launch.

OceanFront MillionDollarView- Top Floor, Panoramic

Relax at this calm, stylish 1BR/1.5BA top-floor retreat at Colony By The Sea. Perfect for couples or families wanting beach, pool, and more beach. Inside, enjoy magazine-worthy decor, a fully stocked kitchen, Saatva king bed, and private Wi-Fi. Step onto the balcony for a "million-dollar view"—feet from the water. Watch sunrises, stars, and dolphins play, or open the sliders and relax to the waves. Enjoy direct beach access, pool,hot tub, grills, and outdoor showers. Less than 1 minute away.

Tranquil Modern Farm Cabin

* NO CLEANING FEE * Nestled peacefully under a giant 400 year old coastal Live Oak tree on a small rustic farm, this modern, cozy little cabin has all you need for tranquility and peace of mind. The one acre of quiet, shady, private outdoor space includes a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, picnic area, and view of the gently grazing farm animals. Inside the cabin, you'll feel a deep sense of relaxation, surrounded by windows and fragrant Nordic Spruce that make up the open floor plan around you.

Waterfront Coastal Cabin with Private Dock

Welcome to the Waterfront Coastal Cabin nestled on a secluded tidal creek leading to the Intracoastal Waterway. Capture breathtaking views on the private dock nature watching, fishing, or relaxing on the hammock nearby. This coastal retreat is the perfect getaway for you and your family/friends to create endless memories by the fire pit, oyster roast, outdoor bar, and game room. We're located: -400ft: Private boat ramp -7mi: Wrightsville Beach -11mi: Downtown Wilmington -5mi: Ogden Park

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.

"Once Upon A Tide" Waterfront cottage

Miles of breathtaking water views looking towards Swansboro from this riverfront cottage that has been newly renovated inside & out. A mile dirt road takes you off the beaten path & a private setting on the end of a dirt lane with only a few other fishing cottages. You will love the peace & quiet & refreshing breezes. Enjoy sunrises/sunsets from the pier! Access to kayaks, canoe & 2 paddleboards. Enjoy the ospreys dive bomb for fish, an occasional dolphin, & other birdlife.

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.

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.

Endless Summer | Golf Cart + Private Beach Access

The vacation nobody wants to end. Kids worn out, adults finally on the porch. Couples with nowhere to be. Friend groups winning at ping pong at midnight. A golf cart cruising to a private beach like you own the island. That's Endless Summer — the house everyone comes back to. With over 100 reviews, and counting, and a 4.95 rating, the guests who've stayed here have already done the vetting for you. You've done the research. You can stop scrolling.

Boho Bungalow

This beautiful beach bungalow is even more stunning in person than photos can capture. Full of eclectic charm and coastal character, it's perfectly situated in the heart of Emerald Isle—nestled between the Sound and the Ocean. With shops, dining, and beach access all within walking or biking distance, you’ll have everything you need for a relaxing and convenient getaway.

Calm oasis 0.4 mile walk to the beach

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space 0.4 mile to the beach. Large indoor AND outdoor showers. Kitchen with stove top, toaster oven, full frig/freezer. Outdoor rocker chairs - the perfect place to have your morning coffee. Beach chairs, a small ice chest, and 2 bikes are waiting for you. Unfortunately this is not a child safe yard so adults only