The house itself is really nice, beautifully decorated and there is plenty of space for the whole family. There are several sets of steps and it is kinda of exhausted to go from one level to another, so be prepared. The location is great, just a very short walk from the beach. Overall, we did enjoyed our stay, but did have some issues. The house was not ready by the time we had to check in(4pm), the cleaning ladies were in a rush still cleaning and by the time we went in we realized that it wasn’t dust well and the floors were not well cleaned. We could feel some sand on our feet and we found sand in every bathroom specially in the corners. We had to vacuum ourselves. Before leaving, cleaning crew told us that they had left the bath towels in the dryer and ask us if we could get them out for us to use. There were only seven towels for our family of twelve. The cleaning company owner realized that there were only seven and told me that he was gonna bring the rest in the morning. Well, it was 10:30am the next day and the towels weren’t being delivered yet, so I got in touch with the property manager and after a while the rest of the towels were delivered. It’ll be great if every bed had a blanket just in case it’s needed. One last thing, I don’t understand why charge so much in cleaning and linen fees if we basically leave the house clean with all the rules posted to follow. We loved Emerald Island and our stayed at the house besides this couple of issues.

Beach Retreat West was the perfect beach house for the 11 of us (ages 10 to 80) to get together for a celebration of life event for my Mom who recently passed away. She loved the beach and there was no better way to celebrate her than to all get together for a beach vacation on her behalf! The house was the perfect size for everyone to spend time together and when you needed a little time to yourself there was plenty of space to do so and getting to the beach was just a quick walk across the street! Robin was a wonderful host, quickly answering any questions we had. Thank you Robin for sharing your home with us for this very special time!

Our family vacation was amazing. The location is optimal, house is clean and perfect for our family of 11. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies. The beach access was convenient for easy access to the beautiful beaches of the island. We will definitely be back!

Finally a house where everyone had a bed in an appropriate room! The huge “attic” bedroom with 2 singles at each end was a perfect spot for kids to sleep and play. All the other bedrooms were pleasant. The main living area was a good size, the kitchen well equipped with pots, etc. I wish there had been 2 more chairs to put at the dining table so 8 adults could have sat together rather than 2 having to sit at the “kids’” counter. The decks were great, especially the lower one outside 2 of the bedrooms which was a comfortably furnished shady hideaway. Ample parking. Best outdoor shower! And best of all, the house was only 1 house away from the beach access!

Very nice house and well equipped kitchen, great location, good floor plan

This rental was fantastic for our annual family vacation!! Perfect location and plenty of room for our group of 8 adults and 1 toddler.

Property was perfect for a getaway. Easy access to the beach. Would stay here again!!!

Excellent home for our family to enjoy during our stay for my Granddaughter's college graduation. Great communication and help with any of our needs. Great location and views. Thank you.

Great location right across from the beach access. The house had everything we needed to cook meals. Property owner was very helpful with any questions/issues we had.

Even though the weather was not very good for a beach weekend we were able to make the best of it and enjoyed lots of family time! Thank you! BTW… there were no dish cloths or dish towels for kitchen that we could find so that is why there are none in with dirty towels.😊

Stayed the weekend for my Granddaughter's wedding. The rental was close to the wedding venue. Ww enjoyed the scenery and ocean air.

Had a great time. Great location and had everything we needed.

We enjoyed our stay and the house is more gorgeous in person!

Loved our stay! The house was absolutely perfect and the proximity to the beach a total dream. Will 100% be booking in the future for more family gatherings!

We enjoyed our stay. Especially loved the location. Would come back again.

Great views of the ocean from the decks. Perfect location to public beach access! We had a great week and will consider staying here again!

Our family loves this house. We've stayed here twice now and we will be back if we dont out grow it. We love the location and closeness to the beach.

Great location on the beach away from any public access. Holiday weekend snd we were by our selves on the neach several times

We love staying in Emerald Isle and this property was perfect for four generations to enjoy the beach together! The property is located just across the street (quiet residential) from a public beach access so our toddlers and 80-year-old grandmother could access it with ease (and we could run back for bathroom breaks!). Love that the laundry room is on the main floor (with a shower just outside). The four floors are a bit challenging if that’s a problem for your family but it also means we could spread out. We loved the loft twin beds for the kids to have their own space! Note: There are no beach toys or chairs so be sure to bring your own. Also, the kitchen is well equipped with both a pod coffee maker and drip pot. a crockpot, and outdoor grill. Linens: Our only negative thing was that the linens are not included as the listing says. There is an extra fee and you have to request those at booking. Note that the Linens company also leaves the linens in the driveway (they are not on the beds upon arrival).

The property of the house was clean as well as the house itself. Size was great for the family with everything needed and included. Great location too. Great communication with owners.

Overall it was a good visit. Had a few issues with the linens but was addressed immediately by the owner. Had a few issues with some creepy crawlers but again was addressed immediately by owner. Had exterminator out the next morning. The view was awesome and access to the beach was great!! There is a lot of stairs might be a problem for someone with mobility issues. The beach house was clean and furniture was comfortable. Overall a very nice and relaxing trip !

Overall the stay was nice. But after booking Robin informed me there was an additional $160 charge to a linen company if we wanted sheets on the beds and towels of any variety. Which begs the question: why isn’t that included in the listing or in the price of the rental? Or, are people renting and sleeping in the beds without sheets and the cleanliness that that might entail? I, personally, don’t appreciate surprise fees after booking and I repeatedly read the listing to verify that that wasn’t mentioned, after the fee was sprung on us. While trying to sort out this issue, Robin was not communicative. But the home itself was as pictured (there’s currently two photos of a kitchen in the listing. The updated kitchen is the accurate picture). The location is excellent. The updated portions of the house are very nice but the bedrooms and bathrooms are a little dated. Unfortunately, the pillows were also a little old, so plan accordingly. But our group enjoyed the beach access and the common areas of the house. The deck is great to sit and watch the ocean. And the kitchen is well stocked with cooking supplies. Thanks for letting us stay!

Stayed for a long weekend for a fishing tournament. Property was clean and as described. Location to water was great and overall a great choice for families or couples to experience the beach area. Clean. Check in was easy. No complaints. Would stay again!

Very nice property. Outstanding view and excellent beach access.

Highly recommended. Smooth process. We had a great family stay. Home was very clean, and had everything one could possibly need in kitchen to prepare meals. Plus easy access to the beach. Very pleased.

Great location, right across the street from beach access. Rarely encountered a rental that is actually way nicer than the pictures, lots more upgrades in this house lately. Great price!

We loved our stay. It was a great week at the beach.

This was our second year coming to this property. The property is great. Several updates were made over the last year. The owner is easy to work with. We love this place

great location, right across the street from a beautiful uncrowded beach. Friendly people and a great chill vibe. Wifi access and cable tvs, fantastic air conditioning, beautiful views, great outdoor showers and foot washes. This is really a good find on VRBO. Can't wait to return.

Phenomenal location, great home, wonderfully responsive and communicative hosts! We were 4 adults and 4 young kids, and the home was spacious and convenient. Location and access to the beach is unbeatable! Outdoor shower was a huge plus. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this beautiful home.

This property was the perfect size and location for our stay.

Emerald Isle and this property were a great location for a family. Easy access to the beach and not a far drive to activities like mini golf, the aquarium go cars, ferry rides and restaurants, food and ice cream! Renting bikes was very convenient!. We wish the property had beach chairs and some kind of protection to sit under on the beach. We would come back to Emerald Isle again!