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Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access

Vacation home in Emerald Isle with kitchen

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Nestled in the heart of Emerald Isle, this charming retreat boasts a private beach parking lot and easy access to Bogue Inlet Pier. Take a short stroll or drive to the beachfront, where you'll find public restrooms, shopping, and dining options. Enjoy an outdoor shower at the house or fire up the charcoal grill for a family BBQ.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access

Center of Emerald Isle, private beach parking lot! The beach access is just over a block from Bogue Inlet Pier where there are public restrooms, shopping, a restaurant and great fishing! Very short walk or drive to the private beachfront parking in gated lot with showers onsite at the access. The access fob used for the gated lot is provided with the home. Very short walk to “downtown Emerald Isle” where there are shops, restaurants and nightlife. 3 minute walk to Cedar Street pier on the sound. Linens provided, including bath & beach towels, washcloths and kitchen towels. Charcoal grill onsite. Large driveway for boats and multiple vehicles. Outdoor shower at the house. Quiet, dead end street, open floor plan, king in master and queens in 2nd & 3rd bedrooms. Pullout sofa in living room. 500 mbps Internet - Spectrum Ultra package! Dish and hand soaps are provided. First couple of trash bags are provided.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Village Market - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access located?

Situated in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach, Emerald Isle Adventures, and The Sweet Spot. Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Between Sound & Sea - Private Beachfront Parking Lot Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home, great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure

Had our second stay here and loved every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Very nice, quiet street to spend some time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Fishing Trip

Everything with this property was perfect. Great location. Terrific communication with owners. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The property was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place!

A wonderful property close to food, shopping and the ocean! Wonderful property manager that is so very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHAD M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great place to stay. Clean, quiet, all amenities you would have at home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Property was exactly as advertised and would definitely stay again! The outdoor shower was very handy and had great water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing beach trip!

This house was absolutely perfect. It was clean and beautiful and by far the best beach experience my family has ever had. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer vacation

Great little house had everything we needed for our trip. Couldn’t ask for better. Very clean, quiet neighborhood everyone around us was very friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

My husband and I had a wonderful time visiting Emerald Isle with our golden lab. The house's location makes it easy to walk to restaurants, the bakery, and around town. The turtles at the end of the lane are entertaining to watch and fun to feed. The owners are a pleasure to work with and quick to respond to any questions or problems. We really enjoyed our time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toshika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

Beautiful home close to beach, had all the necessities of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Clay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Emerald Isle Location

We enjoyed our stay in Emerald Isle. This home is convenient to the island's amenities and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 Day Family Getaway!

The house was perfect, beds very comfy, great location. Very convenient to include the private beach parking access! First time to this area but not the last!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We had a great stay! The location is quiet and walkable yet close to the beach and other activities. Amy and Scott were great hosts. We wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion for Thanksgiving

We traveled from VA to Emerald Isle to get together with our Swansboro family for a visit and great Thanksgiving meal. The cottage was an ideal dog friendly home in a great dog walking neighborhood. Owner was very respond prior to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend wedding

Enjoyed the cottage- plenty of room, comfortable beds and seating, appreciated the private parking for beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Property was gorgeous! Everything we needed for a family get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kandc t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Really enjoyed the house. Very neat and clean. Owner very responsive, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Clean and neat. Perfect for 3 adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Isle

Wonderful house close to everything. Private beach access was nice as well as proximity to the pier Host was super responsive and went out of their way to make sure we had everything. House and yard were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Anniversary Trip

The property was exactly what our family needed to be comfortable at the beach. The outdoor shower was fantastic for getting the sand off of everything. Inside was just enough space for everyone to be comfortable. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Fantastic location and the house was in perfect shape with everything you needed. Excellent response time on questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would do again

Host was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

What a great home to spend few days at the beach. My ratings pretty well summarizes our experience. It will be high on our list of places to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024