Absolutely the best ever! Beautiful house and a beautiful beach, The house was completely equipped with everything that you would need to make your vacation awesome! The host was the best that we have ever had from VRBO.

We had an amazing time here. The house was just as pictured and advertised. It is beautiful and the amenities are first class. Glenn could not be nicer or more helpful. He Consistently was there to address all our needs and make sure we were happy. We loved staying here. It's a very short walk to the beach and the views are lovely. Also has a beautiful large swimming pool. Thanks Glenn!

Our family had a wonderful time at the Thomas home.. Met us on arrival to do a walk through and explain everything. Even had deli sandwiches and cold deli salads waiting for us. House and property was immaculate upon arrival. Lots of amenities including pool table, air hockey, and nice sized private heated pool. Kitchen was beautiful with everything you need even down to spices. Very quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy to reconnect with family. Beautiful beach that had natural feel that you only get in NC. Saw dolphins, shark, and sting ray thanks to a neighboring surf fisherman. Shelling was great with whole Conch shells washed up onshore. Host was so inviting, and around when needed, but not intrusive at all. Hope to return to This Side of Heaven again.

Glenn is an amazing host - he is on site and accessible via text / phone call to answer any questions. The house is perfectly situated between the Emerald Isle and Indian Beach amenities / restaurants / entertainment in a quiet area of the beach. Beach access is easy. The pool is in the shade in the afternoon and evening which makes is a great option after hitting the beach in the morning. Layout is perfect for multiple families. We loved it!

We had a wonderful time staying here. The house was super clean and in excellent condition. The blankets were fresh and clean and the paint on the walls was so perfect, it was the opposite of a beaten-up beach house - very lovely and inviting. :) The huge dining room table was enough seating for our huge party and we the pool was very clean and fun for the kids. :) There were plenty of beds and bathrooms and the pool table and air hockey table were fun for the kids. :) We had a wonderful time. :) It was a quick walk to the beach and we had fun looking for crabs at night time. :) Very close to lots of restaurants and things to do. :) This house was wonderful. We'd definitely stay there again :)

It was a great house in a great location! It was new and clean and had everything we could have needed for a great week with three big families! The pool was wonderful and a perfect place to relax. There was both shade and sun on the patio! The walk to the beach was not too far to be an issue. We plan to return for sure!

The house was the newest, cleanest and best stocked house we have ever stayed in! The kids loved the pool, the beds were comfortable, the pool table was a big plus for the teen grandchildren. Glenn had sandwiches, salads and cookies in the refrigerator for us when we got there. The kids were expecting pizza, so we saved it all and took it to the beach for lunch the next day. That was a great way to start our celebration! Glenn was quick to respond when I had questions, prior to our arrival. You will love this place!

We enjoyed our week at Glenn’s house. The house is in a nice location, very clean and is just a short walk to the beach. Glenn was extremely responsive and was able to help with anything we needed. We would definitely rent from Glenn again.

Our stay at Glenn's place was perfect. The location was great, the house was very comfortable and well equipped. We would highly recommend!

We enjoyed our stay at this very lovely and clean home. Kitchen and dining room was very pretty and well equipped. The pool was well maintained. Rocking chairs were on the porch for reading a book or just relaxing. Definitely a wonderful place for your vacation.

We stayed at this property for one week during August for a family vacation. Glenn (owner of property) reached out immediately after booking to make himself available to answer any questions and provided some great recommendations of things to do on the island. As the day of our arrival approached, he coordinated arrival so he could give a brief tour of the property and make sure we knew where everything g was. I had a kiddos get motion sickness on the car ride down, but Glenn was flexible and met with another member of my party. We had only one issue with the unit while we were there. One day we noticed no hot water. I texted Glenn and within 5 minutes, he was there, he realized a circuit breaker had flipped and he had it fixed. The property itself is beautiful. The pool is great for all ages, Glenn provided a couple rafts too. The bedroom and bathroom layouts allow for privacy and accessibility. The kitchen is large with lots of seating and counter top space. The family areas had lots of comfortable seating and the deck was great for lounging. It is a close walk to the beach and because the house is located on one of the narrowest parts of the island (only two block width), there is plenty of empty space on the beach. Overall, this house, the owner, and the location were a terrific find. Oh, and I almost forgot, in the first night you arrive, Glenn provides subs so that you don’t have to worry about cooking or finding a place for take out. Honestly it was a life saver after a long drive with a motion sick child!

Thank you so much for a wonderful week! The host and house were amazing! Glenn went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect! We weren’t sure about being on the same property with the owner, but after being there we never once felt our privacy was interrupted. We enjoyed meeting Glenn and he was helpful and quick to respond to any and all questions we may have had. The house was very clean and stocked with anything we needed! The game room was a hit with the kids too. The pool was a perfect size and was shaded in the early afternoon which made coming back in from the beach even better. The walk to the beach was very easy, as the beach access is just at the end of the street one house over. We cannot say enough about how great our week was staying here! Thank you Glenn!

This was a three generation gathering of 12. The dining room table could accommodate all 12 of use for each dinner ! Great times.

Glenn and family were the most gracious hosts. The place was beautiful, spacious, and inviting. Look forward to returning in the near future!

We had a group of 11, 5 adults and 6 older teenagers and had an absolute wonderful time. Glenn and Ennette are fantastic hosts with great communication as soon as we booked! They have a lovely home that is clean and spacious and just a short walk down the street to the beautiful and not crowded beach. The ocean water is so much warmer than OBX. We also made good use of the pool and spent plenty of time cooking in the gorgeous kitchen. They even treated us with a welcome package of sammies and sides on the day of our arrival, making our first evening far less hectic than normal. The kids enjoyed the game room and the downstairs family room tremendously!

We had an amazing time exploring Emerald Isle during our week long stay. This property was just a short, easy walk to the beautiful wide beach. It was clean and had everything we needed. The hosts were wonderful too!

Family vacation with adult children: Glenn was an outstanding host! We were a little nervous that the owners stayed on the third and fourth floor while we were on the first two floors. However, as he promised, we never knew he or his wife were around. He encouraged us to enjoy ourselves to the fullest extent. In contrast to other experiences, when we did need even the smallest things, he provided them very quickly. He even printed off some essential papers for one of my kids who had to work a day on vacation. The house was just four houses from the beach, had everything you would need or want. Emerald Isle is a quiet, family beach with tons of space and beautiful sand. Outstanding vacation

One of the best properties we have rented in 30 years. The owner exceeded our expectations throughout the process. From a beautiful, clean, well-located home to advice on restaurants and places to see, he made the experience very enjoyable. We would definitely rent again!

Everything about our stay was great. The kids had such a great time playing in the pool, the inside of the house was beautiful and welcoming, there was plenty of space and everything was well provided for. It was one of the best stocked kitchens at a rental we’ve ever had, lots of stuff to cook with. The beds were comfortable and there are lots of bathrooms. The pool table and air hockey table were fun when we were hanging out inside. The beach was only a couple minutes walk away and with the provided beach cart it was easy to take our stuff there and spend a couple hours every day. The area of beach down there is huge and not crowded at all, lots of space to spread out. The big porch was nice for morning coffee and hanging out at night. The grocery store and other shops are only a 7-8 minute (or less) drive away. The location was great and the house was perfect, the homeowners were super friendly and helpful, we’d love to come back again.

Beautiful home. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend this home to others. We enjoyed Emwrald Isle and hope to come back soon.