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Shore Thing East -Spacious Beachfront Oasis & Pool - 5BR

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A wooden deck with a view of the beach and ocean, a rocking chair, and a house in the background.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, a white door, and a wall with a sign.
A laundry room with a washer, dryer, and a cabinet labeled 'Laundry Room Loads of Fun.'
A bedroom with a bunk bed, a dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a white closet.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Emerald Isle

Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the beach, a short 3-minute walk from Emerald Isle Beach and within 2 minutes by car from Flatwaters Paddling. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Emerald Isle Adventures and 3 mi (4.9 km) from The Sweet Spot.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Emerald Plantation - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 40 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 41 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Spot - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Shore Thing East -Spacious Beachfront Oasis & Pool - 5BR

Wake up to the Atlantic at Shore Thing East — an oceanfront duplex in Emerald Isle with private beach access and a 38-ft saltwater pool. Five bedrooms (three ocean-view), eight beds, and four full baths sleep 14 across three levels. Full kitchen with pantry, ocean-view balconies, fast WiFi, washer/dryer, gas grill, and beach gear included (chairs, boogie boards, shade). Peak summer weeks run Saturday to Saturday. Book direct here — same house, same calendar, no online-travel-agency service fees.
Exceed all expectations and make it a “Shore Thing” with our upscale & spacious 5-bedroom/4-bath beachfront oasis

Home offers stunning oceanfront views and private beach access that is conveniently located minutes away from everything the island has to offer.

We own and manage both units of the duplex that are identical:
East - 5 BR & 4 bath
West - 5 BR & 4 bath
Full house - 10 BR & 8 bath
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
-all remotes returned to original location -clean grill if used -move all indoor/outdoor furniture back to original location -remove all beach/pool toys
-leave SHIBUMI in original location that it was found in or a $300 charge will be added to your account Any excess cleaning required will be charged $200 fee that is paid directly to our cleaning crew
-wash all dirty dishes/put away. Start dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Max occupancy 14 incl. visitors. Renter 25+. Full rules & fees at livelifenc.com/rules; signed acknowledgment required before check-in.
Pool: no glass ($5,000), no water balloons ($750), no lifeguard, no swimming after dark. No smoking ($500). Grill cleaned after use or $150
Dogs under 50 lb $150/stay, declared at booking ($500 undeclared). Septic: toilet paper only. Quiet 9 PM outdoors. No fires or fireworks.

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

No events allowed
No parties or events.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Shore Thing East -Spacious Beachfront Oasis & Pool - 5BR Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time here right on the water. Pool is a great added bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

Beautiful and convenient. Great pool and location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Great time with family and friends! Proximity to restaurants and activities was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

This was a great place to relax away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean at arrival and all appliances and furniture was in good condition and working. Plenty of room for a group of 7 adults and room to spare. Great pool and beachfront location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect family vacation

Exceeded expectations. Home has lots of space and was well equipped. We loved having the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Isle Family vacation

the property was clean, easy to check in . The pool was a a highlight for the whole family. It was maintained, clean and even had pool noodles. Location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze and the property was spacious as we had 10 adults and 3 children. Of the 27 years we’ve been coming to the Emerald Isle this had to be in our top 3 homes! The owner was very nice and answered all my questions really quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beachfront property is beautiful with a spacious kitchen, dining room and family room. The bedrooms were very comfortable and allowed for a wonderful stay with our extended family. The decks provided amazing views with rockers to sip our coffee in the morning or to watch the sunset. The property owner even supplied a Shibumi beach shade for our use during the week.
View of the pool and beach from one of the decks
Sunset
Beautiful pool day
Emerald water
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our time at Shore Thing

We loved our time at Shore Thing. Everything was excellent. Plenty of room, well-equipped kitchen (loved having the second fridge), comfortable beds, large pool, all kinds of beach gear provided and just steps to the beach. We are already planning our return to Shore Thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved the layout of the house and everything was so well maintained and clean! The pool was a big hit with everyone and it was really nice to have lots of beach chairs/toys, etc available to us in the storage area. Our family rented both sides and the fact that the units connect through an inside doorway was perfect! The chairlift was also super helpful for our Papa who has a bad knee. We would highly recommend Shore Thing for a large family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Our family enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Beautiful views from every level. Enjoyed the pool! Thoughtful owners provided a well stocked kitchen, beach chairs and supplies, games and puzzles. Even a portable high chair and pack n play. Response to questions was super quick. A very nice section of beach that was wide even at high tide.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Roomy Duplex

The pictures of the home were as described. Very clean! Kitchen had everything needed. The extra refrigerator downstairs was a nice bonus. The pool was also very clean and maintained..Easy communication with host. We ended up staying an extra night. The
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

From our initial booking to check-in Jessica, the property owner, was fantastic to work with. She responds quickly, answers all questions and provides all types of property literature to make your stay easy and enjoyable. The house was large enough that our family of 9 (ages 3 months to 58) each family had a bedroom on separate floors. The view is beautiful and the house was very clean and ready for us to enjoy. The large deck and pool were great to have especially for rocking little ones with the ocean breeze blowing. We cooked in quite a bit and the kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, glassware and everything you need to cook and eat in. The table was large and plenty of room for all our family which is very hard to find in most rentals. I would highly recommend this property for your next vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our Expectations

This house was perfect for us! We are a family of 5 with three college-aged young adults. We let them each bring a few friends for a week at the beach. The bed and bath arrangement accommodated all of us comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed and the house was furnished with new and modern furniture and decor. The extra storage space and inclusion of beach equipment were certainly appreciated. We had parking for all 6 of our cars! We needed to contact the owner about a propane tank and she responded immediately. The house is right on the beach with a convenient outdoor shower too. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Spring break family vacation

We chose this home because of the heated pool. The pool was not heated. It we broken and not fixed until the day before we left. The day we left it was finally getting warm. Our kids spent the whole week inside the house and the thermostat inside was constantly changing to heat at random times of the day. After several month I am still disappointed about the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool is very nice. Great beach chairs and shibumiare provided. Upscale appliances - we had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we dreamed of, and more!

Our family vacation landed in Emerald Isle for Thanksgiving this year. Our sons flew in from 4 different military bases. We searched through many rentals to find the perfect one, and Shore Thing did not disappoint! First and foremost, our king bed on the third floor was perfection! No back ache on this vacation! We loved that each family had their own room and privacy. The common areas were clean and comfy. The kitchen had everything we needed. Steps to the ocean and even a lift chair for my mother. What else could we have asked for? Absolutely nothing! Shore Thing rates an A+++ and 5 big stars!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shore Thing

We had a great stay! The house is amazing and very clean. The closet is stocked with sand toys and chairs and anything else you could want at the beach. My son loved the kite! We were on the beach all day, everyday. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025