The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(22 Ratings)

House in Emerald Isle, NC

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

**Summer rentals require a seven night minimum, those bookings are Sunday to Sunday. Fall and winter stays require a three night minimum.**

The Ultimate Dune is just what you're looking for. It's an oceanfront cottage on the wide side of the island with lots of space for your friends and family. Dune boasts its own private beachfront deck with a boardwalk down to the beach. The home in 2021 and have made several updates over the last two years.

LIVING SPACES
Since Dune was a duplex in the past, there are two living rooms. Each one has smart TVs equipped with Roku and Chromecast for streaming your favorite content. There's a PS4 and a Wii with games for rainy days too. Each side of the house also has a dining space for morning coffee, family feasts, and game nights. There is only one kitchen now. Dune is a cozy mix of midcentury pieces and up-cycled beachy furniture. 'Ultimately' we tried to give this one-level house a modern take on a late 60s surf shack.

BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
There are five bedrooms, each with their own unique styling:
1. West queen suite: one queen, a small ensuite bathroom, and TV
2. West double: two twin beds and no TV
3. West king: one king bed, funky plant wallpaper, and TV
4. East queen suite: one queen bed, large ensuite bathroom, and TV
5. East king: one king bed and TV
There is one full bathroom with a tub for kids on the west side and another full bathroom with a walk in shower on the east side hallway.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is stocked with the usual suspects - stainless steel pots and pans, nonstick pans, silverware, knives, blender, Kitchen Aid stand mixer pro, two drip coffee makers, French press, electric flat top griddle, tupperware, drink ware, utensils, sippy cups, infant spoons, and more. The pantry has a collection of herbs and spices for your dinners in.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION
You're just a short trip away from restaurants, grocery stores (Publix and Food Lion), and the Emerald Isle bridge. The Bogue Inlet Pier and Surf's Up Grill are less than a mile away by way of the beach.

LINENS
Clean linens provided by a local company and are included for your stay (sheets, pillowcases, light quilts, towels, bathmats, and kitchen towels). All you need are your beach towels. And clothes. Don't forget clothes.

FOR THE KIDS
We've got a highchair, Baby Bjorn travel bed, baby monitor camera, and eating essentials if you're bringing a small child. You'll need to bring a mattress cover for the travel bed.

BEACH EQUIPMENT
For your convenience, we provide our guests with beach chairs (there are at least six), beach toys, a 52-quart Igloo cooIer that can hold 80 cans, and a Shibumi shade (check them out online!).

EXPLORE NATURE
- Emerald Isle Woods Park
- Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area
- Fort Macon State Park

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier & Surf's Up Grill
- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- Golfin Dolphin
- Lost treasure Golf & Raceway
- Shepherd's BBQ

HOUSE RULES & PRECAUTIONS
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property inside or out
- No pets allowed
- Grills must be used 20 ft away from the house in the driveway
- Do not leave sliding doors open for extended periods, the salt air destroys the furniture and lets the AC out
- No temporary structures permitted on the decks (canopies, tents, hammocks, pools, or hot tubs)
- Turn off foot wash after each use, otherwise water leaks can cause erosion under the house
- Please use coasters under all beverages to protect the furniture
- Must be 27 to book
- Talk to us about events, parties, and large gatherings prior to booking for approval
- This is a beautiful beach community, please be respectful to nature and wildlife
- No littering, we only have this one planet
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- For your safety, the house is equiped with two exterior security cameras to monitor the entrances.

*Photos by Lighthouse Visuals

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Emerald Isle, NC

Nearby attractions

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

18.2 mi

Old Burying Ground

33.5 mi

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

33.2 mi

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

45.3 mi

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The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(22 Ratings)

House in Emerald Isle, NC

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Emerald Isle, NC

Nearby attractions

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

18.2 mi

Old Burying Ground

33.5 mi

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

33.2 mi

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

45.3 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(22 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Super location and house was well equipped. Owner was very responsive when needed and he went out of his way to send back a DVD that was left in his player. Ceiling fans in every room guarantee you will not be hot overnight. Well equipped kitchen as well as condiments. The living room without the kitchen got the most action as the couch can accommodate more people. Both TV's are ready to have you log in your favorite streaming channels. Use the Roku channel to show how long you are staying and it will log you out of all your channels after you leave. There is a Shibumi in the garage for the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

The property had a wonderful layout, beautifully decorated and the most complete kitchen equipment for making family meals. Was able to unpack and immediately enjoy the beach. Wonderful location, love being right on the beach and plan to come again soon.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Melyssa’s property was perfect for our family stay. It was especially well equipped for our 5 month old granddaughter. The house was clean, convenient and ready for us when we arrived. Melyssa was very responsive and helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend her house for a stay on Emerald Isle.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This house was just perfect for 4 couples. With the two living areas we were able to relax and catch up with old friends. The location is perfect!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

The house was much larger than we thought and was very clean and comfortable. The location was great location. We would definitely rent again. The only thing I did not like was that the town allows trucks to pull onto the beach to fish. Never quite understand why you would want trucks on a beautiful beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

This house was perfect for our fall week at Emerald Isle. The large deck and easy access to the beach made it easy to enjoy sunrises, sunsets, and as much time as we wanted in the sand. The kitchen was spacious, well-stocked and well-designed — a pleasure for people who enjoy cooking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Great location

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Amazing home! Location on the beach was fabulous. House accommodated 6 adults perfectly. Melyssa was easy to contact and extremely helpful. Would absolutely recommend this property.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We have stayed several times at this property and my family loves it. It feels like our home away from home. House is in a great location and it is perfect for my family. Already planning our vacation for next year!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We spent a week at this property in late June. The location cannot be beat. Even with neighbors on both sides, the house was very quiet. Being a few steps from the beach was a huge perk. Melyssa responded to any question quickly. The layout of the house is great, with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms, and two separate living spaces. Nothing we couldn’t find in the kitchen for cooking. Thanks for a great stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Our family reunion of 3 brothers and 2 sisters and their spouses was truly perfect! We all flew or drive in from Florida, Kansas City, Buffalo and Pennsylvania. We highly recommend the Ultimate Dunes! Everyday we woke up and pinched ourselves while we looked out at the rolling waves of the ocean and sat on the deck or wandered down to the water just steps away. A little windy but with the Shibumi provided we sat in the shade regardless of the wind. The Shibumi was easy to put up and take down!!! Everyone had them! Even though it called for rain everyday we had no rain just awesome sunshine! Melyissa and her crew was truly there for us with any questions! The one service need we had was met quickly by her friendly maintenance helper Rob. The home is updated and tastefully decorated! The privacy of each bedroom and the multiple baths was so great. The two living rooms made for plenty of room to read a book or gather for some fun games! We bought express charades, played a few other games and laughed a lot! The kitchen was well stocked and gathering around the large dinner table inside or the patio picnic table overlooking the beach was fantastic. Enough said…we will be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Loved being right in the beach

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Our stay at the vacation beach house 'The Ultimate Dune' was incredible! The ocean-front location made it so easy for our kids and grandkids to freely come and go to the beach. Endless days were spent going into the ocean, walking the beach and building castles in the sand. The house was very comfortable, and had everything we needed to enjoy family meals and entertain the kids. The hosts were very responsive and beautifully maintain their beach vacation home. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Had a wonderful time at the Dune! The layout worked great for the whole family to be together and to spread out as needed. Everything was clean, beautifully decorated and the ocean views were outstanding. We look forward to staying there again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Time of our lives!

Time of our lives!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Ultimate Dune and Emerald Isle. The furnishings were top notch and the kitchen was fully stocked. We appreciated many of the finer appointments that the owner had taken to make our stay more comfortable. We could not have been closer to the ocean and while we didn't need it, there was an assortment of beach stuff at our disposal. Having stayed at various beach houses for nearly 20 years through vrbo, we generally don't stay at the same place twice, but we may make an exception next year for this one.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great stay

Great stay

We had a great stay. Melyssa was very responsive & the house reminded me of my childhood beach cottage. Not a lot of frills but had everything we needed. Would book again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Duplex --> Large house Stay

Duplex --> Large house Stay

As they describe, this is a former duplex converted into one rental, with lots of recent renovations. As such there are some quirks, but it is a great place to stay. There is a large deck and picnic table that we enjoyed using. It has a great location, in a "neighborhood" rather than on a main drag. It is within walking distance of a pier, and close to shopping. We loved having two living rooms, one for adults and one for the kids. One of the bedrooms doesn't have a tv or dresser but we made due. There is a white couch in the living room that seems designed more for kids (with games and video games), but were afraid to let the kids in there due to the risk of stains. There was an issue with the dryer not working but the owner replaced it with a new dryer.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful Home on a Beautiful Coast!

Beautiful Home on a Beautiful Coast!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The house was very clean and well-stocked. Melyssa was super responsive about questions. Not to mention, the oceanfront views can’t be beat. Emerald Isle is a small town and the beach never got too packed which was great. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and stay here again!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Perfect ocean front view

Perfect ocean front view

Property was accurate to the listing and clean. We really enjoyed our time and being able to walk out directly onto the beach and have meals or coffee out on the back deck overlooking the view. The beach wasn’t crowded and the town was quaint and quiet. Melyssa was super communicative and helpful! Highly recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Beautiful home!

Beautiful home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautifully decorated home. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, including two oceanfront living rooms. The owners were also friendly and helpful throughout the rental process. We had a great time!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

The Ultimate Dune for the ultimate beach week

The Ultimate Dune for the ultimate beach week

We had a fantastic week at the beach! The Ultimate Dune was a perfect place to gather three families with kids. The location is great and we loved being right on the beach. This was the most well stocked kitchen I've seen in a rental. It was nice having the separate living rooms for the kids and adults in the evenings. The house was very clean and we had no complaints.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Emerald Isle?

The average price for a rental in Emerald Isle is $568 per night. This rental is $729 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything . Enjoy the water!

Is The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything ?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything

House in Emerald Isle, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Emerald Isle, NC

Nearby attractions

The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything

House in Emerald Isle, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Emerald Isle, NC

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Emerald Isle?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close to everything ?

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