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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the area

Emerald Isle

Oceanside stay.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Emerald Isle Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Flatwaters Paddling. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The Sweet Spot - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mac Daddys - Cape Cart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬12 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.

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Top Notch East is a wonderfully furnished and fully equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Located just steps from the beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This lovely home comfortably sleeps 11 guests and is equipped with free wifi, cable, and TVs in all bedrooms.

This spacious duplex has ample room to spread out in the well appointed kitchen and open living/dining room space. The two dining tables seat 12 with additional bar seating for four. Also on this level is a full bathroom and a large soundfront bedroom with a twin and queen bed. Three bedrooms are on the second floor - 1 oceanfront king master suite and 1 oceanfront queen, both with deck access and 1 soundfront bedroom with 2 twin beds). The entire third floor is an oceanfront master suite with private deck.

A private, spray off area and outdoor shower (with hot & cold water) make clean-up easy. There is an outdoor charcoal grill with picnic table seating.

Please see vrbo listing 2207518 to check available dates if interested in booking both sides.

Property manager

Amy Liu

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Pet addendum must be reviewed and signed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house and location!

We had booked this house for my sisters bachelorette weekend getaway and it was everything we had hoped for. Enough room for all 9 of us to comfortably hangout and have sleeping room. We loved being able to walk right out of the house and onto the beach. We had such a great time and the host was amazing! She always responded to my messages in a timely manner and was very nice! We would 100% stay here again for other vacations!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C., North Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean front house

Absolutely loved the place and the direct access to the beach. Loved having the 3 levels of decks. Was great being able to wake up, open the door and sit on the deck with coffee with the ocean for a view. The house was spacious and very comfortable.The owner, Amy is very quick to respond and resolve any issues if you have any. She was an absolute pleasure to rent from. If we come back to the area, will try to rent this place or at least try to rent from Amy if possible. The beach has very nice soft sand making for a pleasant place to sit and enjoy the ocean and warm breeze. I really appreciated that Amy seems to have a team that takes pride in their jobs and takes quick action if there’s a need. She didn’t just grab the cheapest service available, she went for a team of character. Very impressive esp in today’s workplace mentality. If you choose a property that Amy owns, you won’t be disappointed, because if anything comes up, it will be taken care of quickly.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra T.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time VRBO Bookers

This was just what we were looking for and so much! House awesome, views spectacular! Very nice place. The manager allowed us in a couple hours early since we arrived earlier than expected. Practically had the beach to ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Hone

This home was beautiful inside and out! It was equipped with everything we needed and the beach was right out the door. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

John R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Worn and Tired

We rented Top Notch beach house for a wedding weekend. The house furnishings are well worn and dated. The whole house needs updating and a deep cleaning. Showers are stained and shower curtains are dirty. Mattresses are all old and in need of replacing. The entire house smelled of bacon grease (I guess courtesy of last guest.) The refrigerator and freezer greeted you with a strong fish smell every time it was opened despite lots of baking soda. The outdoor shower does not drain and created a small pond between the carport and back stairs. The grill was rusty. The ocean views from the back porch are fantastic and access to the beach is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavius M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Murphy and friends

We had a great beach experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and very comfortable house

Great location on the beach and easy to get to. Very nice interior, and fully furnished for guests -- even storage containers and lots of pots and pans. And even noticed highchair and portable crib. Not needed for us, but nice to see them there. Kitchen easy to work in and plenty of room for others to hang around. All the bedrooms very comfortable. We stayed on top floor and appreciated having the entire floor including bathroom for ourselves -- in winter it was very comfortable, not too hot and not cold. Nothing to complain about. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

A & A Chimney Sweep And Repair, Inc.

Liked: Cleanliness

New year vacation

We love the many balconies and the view was beautiful. The home was big enough for our group. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving 2024

Wonderful time with family! A beautiful well-appointed house for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Excellent place. Suggest adding a sitting chair to first floor bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Beachfront property!

Fantastic property, great communication from the Owner throughout. The house is in a quiet side neighborhood with direct, private beach access (ocean-side) but also only a short drive to supermarket/stores. Beautiful views of the ocean from multiple balconies on each level of the house. Every bedroom/bathroom/shower was very comfortable. A/C works great, Wi-Fi was strong, kitchen was expansive and fully functional with all of the cooking/serving items we needed including a charcoal grill outside. The house is well-apportioned with std beach items (chairs/umbrellas, etc). No complaints whatsoever, it literally had everything we needed or wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pat g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls retreat

Beautiful home with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review of stay

Great location, property, host, and experience! Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach getaway

Great beach house for a group of friends to spend a long weekend enjoying some time at the beach. Perfect setup for four couples to have their own rooms. Kitchen was well stocked for making big group meals. Easily enough parking for 4 vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachvacation2024

We planned this trip for a year and a half and booked the property 8 months ago. It was perfect for our extended family of 9 and a great beach vacation! Well appointed kitchen, great decks, and perfect beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

The location is fantastic and the house was clean, comfortable and well stocked with necessities!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C., Reston Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home on the ocean

Our family had a wonderful time here. Our group included two grandparents, a daughter and son-in-law and three grandsons. Everyone enjoyed our stay. The host was extremely responsive to every question posed. The fact that the house is a duplex posed no problem at all. There was a large family next to us that we hardly knew were there. We’d love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacay

House was clean and nicely furnished. Excellent proximity to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JaKeema M.

Liked: Cleanliness

beach

It was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Amy we’ve been renting on Emerald Isle for 35 years Your property was great One suggestion , install grrab bars in the shower
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, perfect for families

We had 9 people (5 adults and 4 teens). Plenty of room for everyone. Beach front is awesome. The beach dune was a little tough for Grandma to walk over but manageable. The water was beautiful green and crystal clear. Well stocked beach chairs, boogey boards, etc. Five minute drive to restaurants and shopping. Staff at all stores and restaurants were very friendly...food everywhere was great. The house is well stocked in the kitchen but the house could use a little TLC (loose door knobs, needs interior painted, rusty shower rods). That being said, we enjoyed it and would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

We loved this house! Perfect location and house layout. Great deck and living room space. Plenty of room for the 10 of us. Have been doing this trip for about 5 years now and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place right on the beach.

Easy check in, very clean, and so peaceful sitting on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Attending Wedding

We had a wonderful stay and the house was great. Couldn’t have been more pleased and Amy was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Access

Great clean house with very easy beach access. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024