Property very well maintained. Owners continue to make improvements each year. Very easy to communicate with owners and property manager.

Our last minute vacation to the NC shore was spectacular because of this place! The house was exceptional! The location was perfectly situated near the boardwalk to the beach. The beach was wonderful, not crowded whatsoever. Communication with the hosts was great, they answered all questions almost immediately. Everything about our short stay was PERFECT. Highly rated, would absolutely stay again!!

Great spot, easy beach access and lots of beach supplies (chairs, towels, etc) so didn't have to worry about that. would definitely stay again

Easy walk to the beach and very bike friendly.

Every year the owners go above and beyond to make their visitor’s stay more enjoyable. The house is always immaculate. We are blown away with the improvements that have been made. This year it was remodeled bathrooms and a new deck. There’s a reason we’ve stayed 5 straight years. We will never look anywhere else.

Great beach access! Spacious and recently updated. I would love to book this spot in the future!

Great location and beautiful home. Enjoyed the stay very much!

Love house and Location. Not safe for vacationers sitting on beach or going in ocean with fishermen and vehicles on beaches. They should not be allowed until October.

It was a great house in a great location.

Long-awaited family vacation with four of our adult children. We thoroughly enjoyed and felt at home at this well-appointed, well-located (only 7 minute walk to beach access) retreat. The beach accessories, kitchenware and linen service made our travel logistics easy to manage. John and Stephanie provided clear instructions, and addressed our questions with practically no delay. Decks gave view of the surf with privacy. So peaceful in the morning! Highly recommend this location for families looking for an opportunity to reconnect.

It was a breeze for check-in, it was very clean. Comfortable, the views were great and the beach was only a 3 minute walk away. Beach chairs provided were nice. New appliances, kitchen was very clean. The only caution for those looking at places is this would not be a place for anyone with bad knees or elderly, as you need a flight of steps to bedrooms and then another flight to drop off groceries, kitchen is on top floor. (but you have views of the ocean in the living room) Overall one of the nicest places we have stayed.

My spouse and our family come to Emerald Isle every year with extended family. This property was perfect for our family and look forward to future stays. This house had everything we needed for the perfect beach vacation! Everything was clean and organized. Stephanie was quick to respond and wonderful to work with when booking and throughout our stay.

Great location between EI and Salter Path. The area was nice and quiet. The house was clean and simple and met all our needs. Wonderfully short walk to the beach. A great place to stay.

This was our third stay at Mystic Sea, and like our previous two visits, we couldn't have asked for more. The house is lovely and well equipped for both indoor and outdoor beach life. The owners could not have been more responsive and kind with any questions we had. Highly recommend! We will defintely return.

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It is very clean and comfortable. The views and natural lighting are amazing. The neighborhood is friendly and quiet. A great spot for riding bikes as well. It’s a great location, great home, great accommodations. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

The house was very clean and well equipped. The beach chairs and umbrellas were appreciated. Was close to beach (just a few lots back) House was nicely furnished and seems to have been recently renovated. Beds were comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at emerald isle.

Great place to stay and also very clean. The walk to beach was very close. We will definitely be staying here again!

Great location, recently updated, great all around.

Perfect! The home was immaculate. As always, we had everything that we needed and more. Every year the owners have upgraded something to enhance a family’s vacation. A person would be hard-pressed to find anything lacking. Our experience was an A+.

This is a very clean and updated property. There were lots of windows for a beautiful almost 360 degree view of the area. We really loved the provided chairs and umbrellas for the beach. The beach was a short walk away. The neighborhood and beach were quiet. We had fun sifting through seashells. We took advantage of the grill to cook local seafood. Everyone slept well in the comfortable beds and quiet rooms. Thanks for thinking of all the hooks inside and outside the house to hang towels and wet suits!! There are stairs in this rental so you will be going up and down alot! Thanks for a wonderful long weekend to explore the area and just relax!

This was our second stay at Mystic Sea and everything was absolutely wonderful - immaculately clean, beautiful, and every amenity you could possibly want/need. The location and incredibly easy and quick beach access can't be beat. We are looking forward to our next visit. Mystic Sea is definitely a 5+ star accommodation!

This property was all it stated and more! Enjoyed and will book again. Communication was over the top.

We had never been to Emerald Isle and simply googled best beaches in North Carolina. When we came upon Emerald Isle and searched VRBO, the Mystic Sea was the highest rated rental. Looking further into the property, we loved everything about it. The set up of the house, it’s proximity to the beach and all of the amenities. The house did not disappoint! It was very clean upon arrival, everything was ready to go. Kitchen and upstairs living area had a wonderful layout, with an excellent deck to sit outside to watch the sunrise, sunset, or just listen to the waves hit the shore. Yes, you’re that close you can hear the waves from the house! The house has everything you’d need in the kitchen, a water cooler with filtered water, TVs, patio furniture, washer/dryer, and wonderful chairs and umbrellas for the beach. They’re easy to carry so you won’t need a cart or anything unless you have a large group with kids - then I’d suggest a cart for all of your items (bring your own, they do not provide one). You do need to provide you own paper supplies like toilet paper and paper towels, and the beds are not made upon arrival. Also, if you need a hair dryer, you need to bring on as well. That was the only downside - we arrived very late Saturday night and realized after unpacking that we had to make the beds! But otherwise an excellent property and the owner Stephanie was very helpful and quick to respond. I highly recommend the Mystic Sea for your next visit to Emerald Isle - I know we will definitely be back and will be renting this wonderful property again!

Five family members from age 1 to 70. Lovely and comfortable home one block from the beach and close to fun places for the whole family. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would rent this home again!

Easy process, good communication with owners

Our family had a wonderful stay at Mystic Sea at the end of August. Everything was clean and a private spot not far from the beach at all. Kitchen was so nice and great offering of games, books and puzzles! Beds were super comfy and the beach chairs were a nice treat to use. Thanks so much for a great stay!!

We enjoyed out stay. The house was perfect. Very close to the beach.

This is our second summer at Mystic Sea. Everything was just as perfect as our first stay. The home is always welcoming and clean. We enjoyed a 2 week stay this year, with nearly perfect weather! The updated Trex deck boards on the deck off the kitchen looks fabulous and we worried less about or kids running around barefoot out there. With precious packing space we always appreciate that they have beach chairs available. We biked nearly every day and were able to store our 4 bikes in the mud room/laundry area with room to spare. You wont find a better rental!

We have been privileged to stay at Mystic Sea on numerous occasions. As always, the home and furnishings were immaculate. We had everything that we needed. Property maintenance was able to answer a minor question over the telephone. Mystic Sea will continue to be our "go to" vacation spot.

We have stayed at this property many times before when it was owned by someone else and was listed with Bluewater GMAC. This was the first time we have used a VRBO. The new homeowner has made many new improvements. Everything with the rental went smoothly and we would definately rent this property again.

Our third time staying at this home, we love it! Thank you!

Very nice property in a great location for beach access. Cleanest rental we’ve stayed in yet!! Great communications with owners and property manager!!