Very clean, plenty of space for 4 adults and 4 kids. Conveniently located. Private access to the beach with awesome ocean view. Outdoor shower was perfect after the beach. Can’t wait to stay here again.

My family and I had the pleasure of staying in this home for three nights in April. The house was wonderfully stocked with everything one could need from boardgames to kitchen, cooking supplies and lots of camp chairs, and beach toys. It is a perfect family getaway, and the below items do not change that! Yet, there are a few things that could have been better: The quality of the mattresses was low. Hand in hand with that, the sheets and towels provided, which are cleaned through an external laundry service, were very poor quality. Working in the hospital setting, these had the same harsh and over bleached feel of our hospital bedding and sheets. This also resulted in quite a mix of quality. Some of the towels were worn, so then we could almost see through them while others were sparkling white hotel, quality towels. These are not major dealbreaker, but when paying this much for a house, I have certain expectations. Lastly, the house is accessible through a digital keypad. Throughout the entire state, we had exceeding difficulty locking the front door. I did call the property manager, who walked me through the process again to no success. I did not pursue the issue further at the beach, but I think that this needs to be addressed.

Keystone West was wonderful! Beautifully furnished and decorated. Very clean. Perfect location - near grocery stores, shopping, etc. Well-equipped and very organized kitchen. Plenty of hangers in closets. Lots of extra pillows and blankets. Owner was extremely responsive and helpful.

Loved the layout and location. Set up worked very well for our family. Kitchen was great. Beach access was wonderful.

We've had two wonderful stays here, with the second visit confirming the exceptional quality of this rental property, especially for young families. The layout of the house, combined with its proximity to the beach, played a pivotal role in making our vacation incredibly worthwhile. Each day started with the excitement of our little ones (ages 2, 2, and 5) waking up and rushing to the beach. The convenience of being so close to the beach made our daily beach schedule effortless and enjoyable. The main living space (3rd floor) was undoubtedly the heart of our vacation experience. It boasted spectacular views of the beach, creating a mesmerizing backdrop for our family moments. The ample room allowed our children to move around freely, whether they were on the spacious deck, playing with bubbles and taking in the sea breeze, or cozied up in the living room, watching their favorite TV shows while prepping meals. Our extended family members were comfortably accommodated, including our nanny who had her own private space on the bottom level. Our late afternoons were well-spent, either at the local child-friendly aquarium or in the large backyard for various activities. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to add a bathtub on the 2nd level for kids' convenience, as the current shower setup necessitated using our master bath. This place holds a special spot in our hearts, and we hope to return and create more cherished memories here.

This is the second year in a row we have stayed at Keystone West and it did not disappoint! Sue is such an amazing host and the house was even better this year with noticeable upgrades (new flooring throughout, updated bathrooms, etc..). We arrived as the cleaning crew was wrapping up and they were so gracious, asking us to approve each room for cleanliness before they left. Our group consisted of my husband, 7yo son and father-in-law. We truly enjoyed every aspect of the house, particularly the easy beach access. The beds were comfortable, kitchen fully stocked with every cooking utensil/dish/pan you could need. The living area was spacious and outdoor areas plentiful with a choice of upper and lower decks, as well as a first floor patio with picnic table. My favorite was the upper deck with large captain chairs overlooking the ocean! Between the house itself, super friendly neighbors and close proximity to groceries, shopping, restaurants and a cute water park, it was the perfect Emerald Isle vacation home. All in all we love this place and can’t wait to return in the future!!!

We had a wonderful vacation and loved Keystone West. The house was beautiful and spacious enough for our 10 family members. The views were stunning. We loved having the yard for activities when we wanted a break from the beach. And the beach is just steps away! House is close to grocery stores, movie theater, restaurants and souvenir shops. Perfect location! We loved it!!

Absolutely stunning Beautiful renovations!! Great amenities Awesome view

We loved the location, easy beach access, amenities, nice gas grill, living & dining areas, bedrooms and bathrooms! After other 'bare bones' properties in the past, this was a joy to see some paper products, kitchen & trash bags plus an array of spices. We used and left some of ours to pass it forward. Excellent communication from the Host and friendly next door neighbors. Our only regret was having to go back home... but with lots of great memories!

We really enjoyed staying there. Beautiful house with stunning views. Spacious for all of our family to stay.

This beautiful home is sparkling clean and fresh smelling. The location is perfect. You can walk to the beach, multiple ice cream stores, 2 grocery stores and the best toy/ book store I’ve ever been to. The main living area has a lovely view so even if a storm is rolling in it is gorgeous. So many nice spots that millennials can set up their laptops and work remotely. The beach is not crowded and so close that you don’t have to pack a cooler as the house is steps away. We felt the linen service was fine with soft sheets and plenty of towels and there are many different bed pillows to choose from. The owner recommended a great place to rent a Shibumi and it was delivered and collected right at the house. There were several beach chairs , a baby pool, boogie board and many sand toys. There are stairs as mentioned in the property description so your party will need to be able to manage those. We all agreed it was our best vacation ever!

This is the 4th year in a row that I have spent a week with my family at this house for a week. The owner made a lot of great updates including new flooring and bathroom updates. It’s a great house in a great location directly over the bridge on Emerald Isle! Highly recommend for a family!

We love this house. It’s beautiful, always clean, at a great location, and just generally perfect.

The property was clean and usually quiet and the appliances worked. Although linens were provided there were no proper sheets for the pull out hide-a-bed on the first level. (A twin sheet was provided but it was a double or queen bed.) The bunk beds were also very problematic - the metal frames squeaked with even the slightest movement leaving the sleepers instead sleeping on the sofa! Note that no toilet paper, paper towels or even hand soap were included - have not seen this exclusion on other comparable properties. Also, bring coffee filters. There were some small basket paper filters in the kitchen but they were too small for the coffee maker. (Need 10-12 cup basket type.) Hostess was accommodating but not always reachable via VRBO. Finally, note that beach chairs were available to us but are not actually listed under amenities.

What a beautiful place. Wonderful location and being right off the beach was fabulous. All amenities available were perfect. Definitely will return in the future. Thank you keystone cottage

The house was spacious. There was plenty of seating in the living areas and dining space. Bedrooms were great, with plenty of space to unpack and settle in. The view of the ocean was wonderful. The location was convenient to shopping and restaurants. The owner was prompt with response to questions. Arrival and departure could not have been easier. Hope to visit again soon.

A group of 6 girlfriends and I stayed here for a few days and loved this house! It is directly on the beach and we enjoyed being able to see and hear the ocean from the balconies. There's a grocery store 1/4 mile down the road, and there are several restaurants near by. The only thing that would have improved our trip would be better lighting over the dining table for evening meals and game nights. Thanks for a great experience - I would recommend this house to anyone looking to stay in Emerald Isle!

Few times in life it happens that every detail you have planed comes to be perfect. My family staying at Sue’s property was a dream come true. Simply the best. We are already discussing our reservation for 2023. My sincere thanks Sue

A beautiful home, well equipped, in a great location. You just walk out the back door to a spectacular beach. Could not be nicer.

What an amazing property, especially for families with young children! This was our second vacation on Emerald Isle, but the first at this property and we plan to come back again next year! Our family (5 adults, one four year old, and 1.5 year old twins) had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the gorgeous views that this property has to offer. We loved that we could take the kiddos to the beach in the morning and then enjoy the large backyard (with natural fencing) for play in the evenings. The private outdoor shower and hose made it easy to keep sand where it belongs. The extra living room and bathroom on the first floor gave us plenty of extra storage and space. The owner was very responsive and the kitchen was well stocked. We bought a family pass at the nearby aquarium and took the kids there several afternoons (there’s a Dairy Queen attached too!). This place is a gem:)

Comfortable beds, super location right on beach, fully equipped kitchen, outside shower, many TV options. Duplex neighbors were really nice. We loved it!

The houses location is so close and convenient to everything. We were surprised how stocked the kitchen was. Very clean and right on the beach.

Owners and property managers were communicative when we had questions or any kind of issues and the house overall is perfect for a family vacation. Would consider staying again if back in the area.

Perfect location close to restaurants shops and ON the beach! The home needs a little TLC (Freezer door broken, sinks clogged, toilet running / deep cleaning would be preferred. Property manager was super responsive but all of the items were not resolved. Check in was late - we were not able to get into the home until 4:30pm when we were told 3pm. Management offered a gift card for our inconvenience, but we didn't receive that until Thursday and some of us were leaving on Friday. Kitchen is fully stocked with all dishes / pots / pans. Grill access was wonderful also. Puzzles and games provided was fun for the kids. Overall great location, and charming beach house.

This was a great place for my husband and adult kids - there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, but also hang-out together. And easy beach access! It had a very well equipped kitchen and made cooking easy. We will be back next year!

This was our third stay at this house and it continues to be a great house for our family vacation. We have 8 total people and the house fits our family perfectly. The house is well stocked, is in a great location right over the bridge and near Publix and Swansboro. I highly recommend this property. The owner is great to work with and takes great care of the property.

Keystone Kottage West was a perfect place for our family to spend a week at Emerald Isle. Our party age range was 8 to 64 and we had plenty of space for everyone. The beach access and views were great and having a backyard for the kids was such a bonus. The location was convenient to all the amenities we wanted and needed. Overall, just a wonderful place that made our family beach vacation memorable.

This house was perfect for our weekend getaway… perfect layout, perfect location, and such a nice space to enjoy each other’s company and relax! Recommended!

Location and duplex view is excellent! Loved having the kitchen on top floor to sit out on deck and enjoy the ocean. Loved the extra space particularly the spacious room on ground floor. Minor improvement feedback is not enough pillow cases for the pillows and perhaps have one king bed instead of all queens. Enjoyed the gas grill also!

Wanted a change of scenery as I celebrated my birthday Enjoyed the view of the ocean and your home. Restful and peaceful.

Beautiful home right on the beach. Sue was so warm and welcoming. The November weather was cool but the home was so inviting and cozy. We would love to book this home again in the warmer months!

We were a group of college friends meeting up to catch up. The duplex was in a good location, close to restaurants and to the walking/running path, which I used every day. The house was clean and well laid out. We had room to relax.