Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven

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Board games and books
Guest Bathroom with bathtub
Master bedroom with King size bed and 100% cotton sheets
Blue Guest Room
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9.4Outstanding
(44 Ratings)
"Perfect place for us to stay and have our son, his family and dogs visit. We felt very comfortable and at ease. The property has seen some love. We liked that, made us feel like we were house-sitting...."
Mathew S.
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9.4 / 10
Outstanding(44 Ratings)

House in Emerald Isle, NC

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Welcome! You’re on beach time at The Chatty Dolphin!

Rest, recharge and relax. We’re all about having fun in a casual beach setting and hope our home away from home provides this for you too! The area has so many things to offer and this location is unique to the island as a nature and animal lover's delight! Pet friendly with additional fee. Restaurants right around the corner, and 41 acre park just outside the backyard!

A private hot tub overlooks the wooded backyard, gazing up into the tree canopy. Turn on the jets, changing color lights and waterfall and take in the abundant sounds of nature. For additional ambience, string lights adorning the sky can be turned on as well, and LED tiki torches come on each night.

With the addition of an outdoor dining table, family seating for six is adjacent to the wood fired pizza oven. The pizza oven is a fun and fantastic way to make dining an experience without ever going out. Also great for baking bread, cedar planked salmon, pizookie cookies, cobbler, cast iron cinnamon rolls and more! Yum!

Winding down? Enjoy a hot beverage while roasting S’mores on the firepit. Firewood and hard wood for cooking are available locally.

On the back deck a stainless propane grill is ready to make your next meal.

Inside the kitchen we have an Instant Pot, Ninja Blender and Bread Machine. The bread machine can be set on a timer to make and bake so you wake to the enticing aroma of fresh baked bread. Nothing like fresh sourdough paired with the local catch on a coastal evening, or paired with some traditional local chowder.

Some of the kitchen appliances are a little older, but American made and still going strong. Nearly any spice or cookware item you’d wish to use while cooking is likely stocked in this kitchen, as we love to cook and try new local recipes! Stainless pans, pots and cookware. In the summer the Ninja hooks us up with refreshing smoothies after visiting the nearby farmers markets and in the fall and winter we find ourselves making soup with the Instant Pot and Ninja which saves time and money to spend on the fun stuff while traveling. A Kuerig, k-cups, tea, sugar, and creamer are provided.

In the master bedroom is a King size bed and attached bathroom with large shower. Plush bath towels (XXL bath sheets), hand towels and wash clothes are included two per each room. The other bedrooms are each Queen beds with a guest bathroom separating them (shower/tub unit). All linens are provided, and everything is washed between guests, comforter/duvet covers and all throw blankets too!

In the Laundry Nook you’ll find beach towels, and spa towels for the hot tub. Broom and dustpan, handheld broom and dustpan, handheld vacuum, detergent, wool dryer balls, first aid kit. A stand-up vacuum and bissel crosswave is in a guest room closet also.

In the living room you’ll find two plush sofas that are extra soft and cozy! Apple TV device which you can login to your subscription channels, i.e., Netflix, Prime, Disney +, Hulu and more is ready for you. In addition a DVD player with DVD’s is ready for use, and a CD player with CDs. Board games, books, an electric fireplace and cozy throw blankets make the space ready to enjoy. The fireplace can be enjoyed with or without heat.

Beach access: A few minutes drive to the public beach accesses on Ocean Drive (which has golf cart parking too, if you're renting a golf cart) or a ~14 minute walk.

Parking: Plenty of parking on the driveway with room to park a boat also. (Please, no parking on the grass/yard).

Location: A tad inland on the Sound side of Emerald Isle, adjacent to 41-acre park with dog-friendly trails, disc golf and kayak launch. Dining such as Gaffer’s and Lazzara’s Pizza and Subs, ice cream and candy are just around the corner. Water park, fuel and go-karts nearby. We love all the cool wildlife we get to see and experience with this location that we otherwise wouldn’t see elsewhere on the island; it’s a special place.

Emerald Isle is full of so many fun things to do that it’s essential to have a quiet place to recharge! We’re that place, cozy and on a quiet street. Thank you for considering your next stay at The Chatty Dolphin!

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House Rules
1) Pets are allowed WITH an additional Cleaning Fee and must be fully potty trained. Animals are not permitted on the beds or furniture unless this is required for an ADA Service Animal to perform its task.
2) House needs to be locked when you are leaving the house unattended, guest is responsible for securing the house doors.
3) Hot tub must be locked at all times when not in use.
4) No commercial photography or filming.
5) Additional cleaning charges accrued by 'excessive and or unreasonable' mess will be passed on to guest, falling outside a 'standard turnover clean'. No parties.
6) Please be aware check in for this property is 4pm-9pm EST. Please plan on arriving prior to 9pm.
For questions or help please reach out via the platform's messaging to Host, thank you!

*Please note, we are always busy making upgrades to improve guests’ experience. Some furniture, decor, paint and color schemes may change but function will remain the same. Feel free to message with any questions!

Amenities at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Emerald Isle, NC

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Ratings and reviews

9.4 / 10
Outstanding(44 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Perfect place for us to stay and have our son, his family and dogs visit. We felt very comfortable and at ease. The property has seen some love. We liked that, made us feel like we were house-sitting. I especially enjoyed turning on the electric fireplace in the evenings.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2025
Seemed to be a safe and peaceful neighborhood. Our stay was good.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Spent 2 weeks with 4 adults and dog, overall great stay. Host is super good with communicating and the house has lots of amenities. Quiet hours are 9p-8a if I remember. There are some restrictions to pets, such as not being on furniture and the risk of noise complaints for excessive barking but if you travel with your pet often this is a nice place.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
I had noticed someone from 2023 had the same issues we had with the grill, the property, and hot tub looking the same as back in 2023 even though the owner claimed to have been there a week prior to our booking

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tub, Nature Park, Fire pit, Pizza Oven?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.