Cottage vacation rentals in Emerald Isle

We consider Barney's our little hidden gem at Holden! This is our second time out at Barney's and it never disappoints! Check in was super easy, the house was immaculate, and the pool was pristine! Holden Beach is about 10 minutes from the front door and there's lots of local stuff to do. We brought our two dogs as well and they loved the beach after 6pm! We had a couple of rainy days, but Barney's place had plenty of things to entertain my 9, 11, and 13 year old boys. I would highly recommend to anyone, but especially families that are looking for the perfect beach vacation getaway!

Our stay was wonderful. Richard was very hospitable and communicated with us very well throughout our trip. Would definitely stay again! The house was beautiful and full of games, activities, and very private.

This is our third time staying in this cottage…we love it!!

The setting is stunning--up on a bluff overlooking the Neuse River, with a great view of sunsets and a dock for fishing, chillin' or launching her kayaks. The cottage is quirky and authentic and a fun place to spend a few days. It's cozy in a comforting way and has everything you need. If you're looking for something a little remote, with a great, peaceful view, to get away and be alone for a father-son/mother-daughter break, or to hunker down with friends or your significant other, this is it.

Such a cool place , the kids loved the hang out spot downstairs with ping pong tables and a tv like a cool hang out! The beach is right across the street so easy!!!! The pool is a major game changer and the charm inside the house is amazing! Can’t wait to come back

Well-situated property close proximity to restaurants and battleship. Short drive to Wilmington beach.

The house was gorgeous and just as described. The host was very responsive to anything we needed. It was a short walk to the beach and restaurants. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay for our girls trip!

Michael was a wonderful host and very responsive. The house and the description were spot on and everything was as easy and smooth as you could hope. Great stay and would highly recommend. The house was very convenient to everything in the area as well.

Upon arrival I imagined the house being a cute cottage near the beach. However the house is designed very open and felt really big! It also has a huge backyard, so you could bring a pet. The house is maybe a 3 minute walk to the beach and is on a very quiet street. Angela is a phenomenal host who was able to accommodate us for some technical errors that occurred at the house. I will definitely plan my next stay here if the house is available.

This house was perfect for our stay in Wilmington. It was very comfortable, clean and had all that we needed for our stay. Would highly recommend Delaney’s house.

Amy was an excellent host! Very friendly and helpful. I booked very last minute and she was right on top of it! Love the cottages! Great location. Will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

We love the location of the house close to restaurants and the beach access. The home is adorable there are a lot of beautiful paintings. we really like the screened-in back porch.

This was the perfect place for our girls trip! It is just across the street from public beach access and a very short walk to restaurants and shops. Ashlie’s place was clean and everything was just as described. I can’t wait to go back!

It was an amazing place! It’s worth the stay!

I had a fantastic stay at Catherine’s place! The home was clean & cozy, the property was beautiful & peaceful. Check-in was smooth and hassle-free. Catherine was responsive and thoughtful throughout the stay. I would stay here again and recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

The cottage was absolutely perfect, it felt like home from the moment we walked in. So peaceful and private, with thoughtful touches that made our stay extra special. We especially loved the outdoor shower and the back porch; the perfect spot to relax in the evenings. The fenced-in backyard was a huge plus for our family, and the quiet neighborhood made everything feel calm and restful. The beach was just a short, easy walk away, and the directions provided by the host made it even more enjoyable. There was so much to see and explore along the way , it was a little adventure for both us and the kids. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Thank you 😊

Absolutely wonderful place to stay! My wife and I felt it was the perfect weekend getaway, and Carol showed great hospitality/communication. The place smelled as clean as it looked, and it was very well stocked. Couldn't have asked for a better time!

Beautiful house and very peaceful! First house that i’ve been in with a stock of paper towels and toilet paper. The house was very clean and I loved all the tv channels you could use such as Netflix, Hulu and Espn

Marla’s place was home away from home for us. The cottage was exactly as described, peaceful, private, cute and enjoyable. The 1st best part was that it was a fenced in yard for our two large puppies. The 2nd best part was Marla acted as family being our host, making sure we got in on time extending our checkout time due to us arriving in at 4am, I mean she even left lights on for us so we didn’t walk into a dark unknown house. It was amazing and we will definitely book again.

This was an absolutely perfect Topsail vacation home! We loved every minute of our stay. The location is absolutely fantastic. So close to the little local shops and restaurants as well as super close to the bridge going over to the mainland.. The house itself was spotless and quite comfortable. Had everything we needed to cook full meals. Plenty of kitchenware for our group of seven. Proximity to the beach is by far the most fantastic detail of this house! The little private sandy beach *yard* attached to the deck is awesome for kids and the beach itself just down a few steps is so amazing. We could even sit in bed and see the ocean waves! This is the best house with beach access and views we've stayed at in Topsail. Also positive to note, the entire property being fenced in felt incredibly safe for kids and was fantastic for our dog. We realized the apartment was a part of the rental unit and we were so pleasantly surprised! It was a great separate space! Overall highly recommend!

Nice stay for my family enjoyed the home was very spacious and nice hot tub

This was a very clean, comfortable and attractive place to stay. The location was very convenient to all the wonderful things Wilmington has to offer. The owners were very helpful with check in and provided a lovely place.

I absolutely adore this cute little beach house. It was a perfect best friend get away. I felt like I was staging in a beach cottage straight off hgtv. My only suggestion is a full length mirror for the females! Definitely would stay here again.

Everything excellent, a very quiet and private house, very close to the beach and shops, I loved being there