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Waterfront Gracie's Cottage
Amazing location. House is exactly the way it was described.

Oceanfront Townhouse steps to the Beach
Convenient to beach. Nice view and very comfortable.

Toes in the sand, drink in hand! 🏖 4BD on Ocean
Wonderful girls weekend at the beach. 3 of the 4 bedrooms had ocean views. Spent most of our time lounging in the chairs on the decks!

Luxe Villa – Steps to Beach & Pool
Great place to stay, quick walk to the beach. Clean rooms, spacious, perfect for families with kids. Has a wagon, beach chairs and toys which is awesome. Bring your own toiletries (soap, shampoo, lotion), we did not know those are not provided.

“Finally”
We were first timer Airbnb’s and to say we were a little anxious would be an understatement. However, the pics, site reviews, and overall amenities were spot on. Shanelle’s place set the bar so high. If you want a very clean, peaceful place that is an easily accessible walk to the beach, this is the place. This is my first review ever and I can’t impress what a Great place this is.

OCEAN & SOUND VIEWS, beach access right out front!
We had such a wonderful time staying at SunChaser! David's home is beautiful, comfortable, and clean. Perfect location situated right between the sound and ocean with beach access just steps away from the property. The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular! The kitchen was well equipped for our large family and the gameroom and bikes were an added bonus and got lots of use. David was extremely responsive to any questions and issues and is a wonderful host! Lots of tips and recommendations helped us during our stay! Would HIGHLY recommend him and SunChaser will be at the top of our list for places to stay the next time we're in EI!

OS122 - pool, w/d on-site, steps to the beach!
My family and I absolutely loveddd our stay here. Great space for a family of 3 or 4. Very clean and put together. I will most definitely be booking again!

Sea Glass (East) Upscale Beachfront Retreat & Pool
We had a lovely time here and Jessica was a great host. We loved being g ocean front and the kids loved the pool since the ocean was too cold to swim in(we went in April).
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Sun, Sand & Sea- Top Floor Beachfront Condo!
We loved Emily's place! It was spotless and very comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. The place is very well stocked. The access to the beach is a dream. It's literally right out the back door. Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back!

Steps to Ocean & Pool, Shibumi Atlantic Beach, NC
We absolutely loved our stay! The room was perfect for my husband and I. There were so many thoughtful touches that we appreciated like the welcome gift, extra plush towels, fan, and super comfortable bed! The room was exceptionally clean as well which is always important. The room had everything we could have needed! We can’t wait to come again and stay here. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us.

OCEAN FRONT! Southwinds condo right on the water!
We had a fantastic stay at this beach condo! It was spotless, well-stocked, and super comfortable. The location was perfect — just steps from both the pool and the beach. Nick was easy to work with and very responsive, which made everything even smoother. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

Laid-back Coastal Vibe
We had a wonderful stay here! The condo was very clean and spacious. We had a newborn with us and were able to easily fit her pack and play in the bed room. It is a short walk to the beach and a nice peaceful area. We will definitely book here again! Thanks for a great weekend!

Fanta-Sea in Emerald Isle
Our family had a wonderful time. The space was extremely clean and fit the description in the listing and photos. The space is located in a quiet, gated community with lots of wonderful amenities and just a short walk to the beach via private access. Cathy was a wonderful host and was flexible with us during our stay. We’d love to come back for another visit soon!

Sunshine Daydream in Pine Knoll Shores
The condo was spotless and beautifully appointed. The location is facing the beach with easy elevator access to the 3rd floor. Access to the beach itself was very easy— a primary consideration for one of our party with limited mobility. We appreciated the recycling, limited use of plastics, and eco supply of body wash in the bathrooms. Instructions were clear and everything was beautifully organized. We really enjoyed our time here.

Gone Coastal - 2BR/2BA Condo— Ocean & Sound Views!
To start I saw another review upset the view of the ocean wasn’t accurate. I’d like to say it’s totally completely visable and so nice to sit and drink coffee on and listen to the waves in the morning and evening. We will be booking here again! It was spotless and spacious! Loved the amount of beds and TVs for down time with kiddos. The balcony was so fun to hang out on! Less than 5 minute walk to the beach! Showers down at beach! Pool was SO cute love that the normal pool and kiddie pool are RIGHT beside each other. The kiddie pool is fenced seperate which as a mom of multiple is 🙌🏼 HUGE!! Close to fort Macon and cool shops! Very close to coffee, food lion bojangles and Walmart is only 18 min away! Splash pad very close as well!No elevator but the steps keep ya in shape and the kids loved going up and down them and up and down the hallways. No noisy neighbors very well kept up place! Loved the minimalist feel with decor kept it feeling very spacious! 2 full bathrooms! Easy clean up

Oceanfront Home, Stunning Views, Elevator!
We have rented many vacation homes over the years. This one is one of our top one or two! House was as described, clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well provisioned. The layout of the house was conducive to both socializing and privacy. And the beds were extremely comfortable.The only thing I would say to be aware of is that since Atlantic Beach has had the beach restoration completed, there is a lot more beach to walk across now than there used to be. But ultimately, this is a plus because it means there is still a beach there!
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Oceanside Emerald Escape
We had a great time at the emerald escape. The house was beautiful and spacious. I loved how every room had a view of the ocean and how child friendly the home is. We had a great trip and made many memories and will book again in the future.

Harkers Hideaway - Waterfront with Private Beach
We truly enjoyed our week here! It was a gorgeous scenery to wake up to each day! The private beach was so relaxing and the house was well stocked and super nice! We will definitely stay here again!

Kick back at the Slackin Shack!
Such a charming & peaceful experience!!

Beach Front Condo- sleeps 4!
This is a great little place! The location was great. I admit I would have like a better view out the window, but all I had to do was take a few steps to see the water. Shirt walk to the ocean, nice pool. Would definitely stay here again.

Second Row! Slipper Shell at Emerald Isle
This is by far the best Airbnb experience we’ve ever had. Jon and Leah are exceptional hosts and from our few interactions, clearly good people. They’re accommodating and communicative. We felt very comfortable and at home at this location because it was so clean and well maintained. It’s very peaceful here, a perfect distance from the beach as well as places to paddle board/kayak. You get a beautiful view of the stars on the balcony. Lots of great food places were close by and recommended by the hosts. We hope to have the opportunity to stay here again. If you’re looking for a relaxing, quiet, fun vacation where you’ll feel safe and comfortable this is without a doubt your spot. We’re so grateful for hosts like these two for providing a great place to help make happy memories!

Great location, short walk to the beach, in town
We had a great stay! Favorite part by far was the easy access to the beach and the chairs, umbrellas, and wagon at the house ready to be used.

Stunning 4 BR Oceanfront Home
This was the 1st time staying @ Emerald Isle & Dan’s location was perfect. Quiet family oriented beach location. The house is well equipped with all you need for a day at the beach. Very clean with an adorable bunk room that the adults were envious of it! Comfortable beds & plenty places to sit in & out. Kitchen is well stocked for all your cooking needs.

Nauti by Nature. 1st floor condo, king bed.
Beautiful, well stocked and comfy condo! Our favorite part was how close it was to the pool and the beach- just a few steps to a very clean pool, you can’t beat that! It felt very safe and peaceful, and everyone was so kind and welcoming. Shari and her husband were awesome and it was such a pleasure to stay there.. we will be back next year!
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