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!
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
Ratings and reviews
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·Jun 2024
The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. We drove up and it was like one of those movie scenes where the pictures do not match the actual situation. The gutters were full of trees and plants and the paint/ trim was in need of attention. The backyard was peaceful and lovely except for the poison Sumac and poison ivy we spotted. The Sumac was at least three feet tall and ready to spread.
We found the deck to be in need of attention. The loveseat was covered in dirt and cute little green frogs under the cover.
We went inside and everything looked nice and tidy. It wasn't until we started using things that we realized how badly this place really needs a deep cleaning. There was mold around the shower fixtures, the furniture had sand on the fabric. The pot and pan storage and small appliances were all dirty from use with crumbs and black chunks on the bottom of the cabinet. Even the Keurig was dirty and not cleaned. The tea kettle was greasy and the dish drain pan in the sink had gray residue in the bottom.
We bought corn and burgers to use the grill, but the grill ended up being filthy from use and it would not start. We decided to use the oven, but when we turned it on it was smoking.
We thought about making pizza but the oven needed cleaning and was full of ashes.
We didn't try the hot tub because we didn't trust the tub would be chemically correct.
The air stopped working for a while but eventually came back.
Overall, though, we enjoyed the peacefulness of Emerald Isle.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(41 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...."
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