BRAND NEW OCEANFRONT GREAT WATER VIEWS, MULTI-LEVEL DECKS,HOT TUB & PET FRIENDLY

OMG Where do I begin !!!!!!!!!!!! Our family consisted of 6adults and 3kids. The house is even closer to the beach then the pictures show !!!!!!!!!!!! It's important to me to have a bed and space at the dinner table for each person and this house has it. My 2 younger grandsons 4 and 8 loved the bunkroom !!!!!!!! My 13 year 0ld grandson loved his privacy in his own room too. There was easy access to the beach just steps away and we used it multiple times a day !!!!!!!!!!!!! The kitchen has more glasses pots ,pans ,dinnerware , and silver wear, that we could load the dish washer at dinner and again at breakfast and only had to run the dishwasher once. The extra refrigerator was a god send !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had friends staying at a condo further down the beach who joined us for dinner and had no problem fitting 8 extra people in. They asked for the house info and we gladly gave the info to all 3 couples. The house was spotless !!!!!!!!!!!!! not a grain of sand anywhere. We are planning to use this house again. Thank you Julie and Ken for a wonderful memory filled vacation !!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeana

The house had beautiful views of the ocean and was very close to the beach. We were very comfortable and found the kitchen perfect for a family vacation.

Owners are nice. House is large to accommodate many ppl. However, the windows leaked (& it rains everyday in the summer in Eastern NC). Maybe due to the rotten wood around the windows (??). My family had to set bowls out to collect the dripping water. There was also an issue with the A/C leaking on the tile floor, hazards for slipping. Owners said a HVAC tech would be out, no tech ever showed. There are many pigeons living in the attic. There were missing smoke detectors from the bases. We left early because more rain was in the forecast and staying wasn’t worth the hassle. Had it not rained (but it does everyday in Eastern NC) the leaking windows would not have probably been an issue. But it is an ongoing issue that is clearly visible and the owners know about, but keep renting. I asked for a partial refund. Owners refused saying it wasn’t per agreement. But yet, the leaking windows, missing smoke detectors, pigeons in the attic, and a/c leak weren’t part of the agreement either!

My family stayed here the week of the 4th of July 2018. We had a great time. The house is conducive to large families. The girls enjoyed the down stairs bedroom. The views of the ocean and sound are spectacular. The kitchen is up to date with new appliances and well stocked. The house is in need of some tender loving care, birds in the attic, but we overlooked those things and had a wonderful time. The owners were very nice.

We truly had the vacation of a lifetime! Our large family of 14 had such a wonderful time in your home. The space fit us perfectly, your kitchen is so well appointed (yay second fridge!),the ability to dine at one table, and the way we could all have our own bedrooms and spread out was ideal (the kids room with bunk beds housed our six children perfectly). The oceanfacing hot tub, insanely close beach access, and amazing views spoiled us every day. When we had an issue with the sliding glass door handle and the bbq, the owners responded within an hour and were at the home to make necessary repairs the very next morning. I was continuously impressed with the fast response time to all concerns we may have had during our stay. Emerald Isle has become a favorite beach to visit in NC because of this trip, and we are already planning for when we can return. Thank you for a wonderful vacation experience!

The rooms were large and there was plenty of room for our many family members. The owners are replacing the appliances with up-to-date new models. The house needs a bit of 'elbow grease'. The owners were open to quickly responding to our needed issues. You cannot beat the view and the location. The bottom floor largest room with the 2 twin bed sets and two twin beds was a favorite place for our grandchildren to sleep. We felt the kitchen needed some editing. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to our next vacation on Bogue Banks.

Don’t fret over the not quite perfect exterior of this home. When you walk through the front door you are greeted with a cheerful, charming, and COMFORTABLE house, situated just steps from the beach. The home is really spacious, and the views out of the numerous windows are spectacular. In the two weeks that we stayed at Sea Dream, we were treated to both sunrise and sunset views, because of the prime location. In addition, there is a sound view from the front windows. It is equipped much better than our own kitchen, and there was virtually nothing that we needed that wasn’t available. There is plenty of unusually comfortable seating (two leather reclining sofas plus a reclining chair, besides several other sitting areas), very nice bedding, and a huge master bath. My husband and I were joined for several days of our trip by two other family members, and they also thoroughly enjoyed their stay. Because our trip was in December, it was a bit chilly most days, but we didn’t mind, because there is a nice wood-burning fireplace in the main living area that we took full advantage of. (Wood was available for sale at the nearby Food Lion.) On the warmer days we were able to sit out on the huge expanse of decking, where we watched dolphins and pelicans galore. We would definitely go back and would recommend this home to others. Although the two (and part of the time, four) of us didn’t really need that much space, it still suited us, but would be ideal for a large group. Thanks, Julie and Ken, for allowing us to use your lovely home for a fantastic vacation! Jeanie and Ed Harris Slidell, LA

We stayed at A Sea Dream for the week of Thanksgiving and could not have chosen a better property to accommodate us! The house was furnished very nicely...beautiful and very comfortable new living room furniture. Great quality sheets and the beds made upon our arrival was a real plus!! It was, by far, the best stocked kitchen of any rental I have stayed in before. There was nothing missing and multiple of everything!!! We had all and more that was needed to cook our Thanksgiving dinner for 12. The kids room was wonderful and our grandchildren loved it!! This house has so much to offer with all the outside seating, hot tub, and just steps away from the beach!! We truly appreciate all Ken & Julie have done to make their beach home so comfortable and accommodating for their guests. We hope to return to A Sea Dream again!!!

We had a great week at emerald isle! This house is wonderful. The kitchen is amazingly stocked with all kinds of dishes and appliances. The beds are made when you get there! The hot tub is wonderful. It's just steps from the beach. The outside shower is great especially for kids so you don't have to track wet sandy little ones through the house. We had 6 kids that all could stay together in the kid room downstairs and they loved it. My one suggestion would be to either fix or mark the little lip that goes from the main deck to the stairs off to the left. We had several stubbed toes from it. Maybe paint it or put some reflective tape there to warn of the little step. We had a fabulous time!

We were extremely nervous due to a few bad reviews, but we ended up having a nice week. We reported a broken door handle upon our arrival. Although it did take a few days for the owners to come out, they were super nice and fixed the problem when they came. They even went a step above and beyond returning later that night with an item from a store we thought was closed. They definitely did not have to do that. (Thank you, it was very appreciated!) There are lots of pros and cons to this home, but the price is cheaper than most large oceanfront homes, so you get what you pay for. The home is definitely a lot more weathered than in pictures, but it is still nice. The carpets were clean and did not smell. The house in general was clean and we did not see ants until a pizza was left for about 2 hours after dinner on the counter. We then kept kitchen spotless and food in containers, and all was fine. All windows looking out to the water were clear. The hot tub was clean when we arrived, but after a day or two was by nature, filled with nats. I do agree with other posts that a cover would be a good investment for the owners; but it was still enjoyed. The beach and views were amazing!!!! The home has qualities and faults, but it fit our family size and budget for a nice vacation. So, if you are looking for a home to fit a few families at a good price and can overlook the cosmetic features, this home will work for you.