Amazing Views - OCEANFRONT 1/2 Duplex!

We loved the house! Walking the beach every morning was a dream. The kitchen was stocked well. The beds were comfortable. Questions were answered quickly. We ended up bringing our own sheets and towels but rental sheets and towels were available. We had neighbors over the weekend who we only heard when they were at the beach. We ate at Fish Hut Grill- The boiled shrimp was perfect as well as a homemade Black Bean Burger! Lazzara's Pizza and Subs had wonderful vegan pizza! Sol Bowls had great smoothies and Acai Bowl choices. We did a boat trip to Bird Shoal. People brought their own chairs. We walked the beach and found a few bigger shells than what we found in front of the rental. We did see two wild horses as leaving! We would happily stay at this house again! Coming from Kansas, the ocean is a special treat!

House was great for our stay. Amazing view of ocean from deck. Great location. Check-In was easy and host communicated information we needed along the way. Highly recommend this for beach front get away.

We had a great time, very peaceful neighborhood, and beautiful beach front access.

Great for a simple family getaway.

The location of the home is outstanding. With direct beach access, it’s hard to imagine a better spot to enjoy the natural beauty of Emerald Isle. The view is the major highlight.However, the condition of the home and the overall guest experience left much to be desired. We found the property in need of a thorough cleaning. There was sand throughout the house, food and debris in the couch cushions, dirty curtains, and dead insects in the tub and under the beds. Structural concerns were also noticeable, including slanted floors in the kitchen and stairwell, which made walking feel unsteady.We informed the owner about the cleanliness issues early in our stay. Unfortunately, after we left, we were surprised to be accused of damaging the downstairs tub which we did not do. The owner retained our security deposit and charged our credit card anyway, which was especially frustrating after our attempt to be communicative and respectful guests.Prospective renters should also be aware that the home contains numerous posted rules and warnings about fines for certain actions. While we understand the importance of house rules, the quantity and tone of these notices made the environment feel more restrictive than welcoming.We hope the owner takes these concerns seriously, as this property has potential. Future guests may want to proceed with caution and document everything carefully.

We really enjoyed our stay. Actually it was the perfect getaway.It was furnished with everything we needed. I liked the pay it forward basket touch. We met Max, who was a delightful host. He replaced the older coffee maker with a new one. He was so kind and hospitable. The duplex was very clean. Definitely a place I would stay again and recommend.

Our stay on Emerald Island was wonderful. There are lots of fun things to do in addition to walking the beautiful beach. Our stay was made perfect by staying at Sea Star. The home is very clean and the location on the beach is perfect. The host was very very helpful. We absolutely highly recommended staying at the Sea Star! We will go back!cclean

Stays like this are what dreams are made of. Excellent host!

This was a lovely property. Very comfortable beds. Great communication with owners. We would recommend this stay.

Very clean and perfect for our needs; nice and comfortable. Right on the beach, quiet, uncrowded. Good food and shopping only 2-3 miles away. Hosts were very communicative. Check in was super easy.