Title: Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101221103&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! Holiday home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! ![Exterior - Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101221200/101221103/f0f57b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101221200/101221103/5179c992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101221200/101221103/64898c77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101221200/101221103/48ccb219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101221200/101221103/8b52d882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Sand Castle Cottage, a charming oceanside home on Emerald Isle, where the Crystal Coast's wonders await. With its private deck and outdoor hot/cold shower, this quaint cedar shake cottage offers relaxation and recreation. Inside, enjoy high-speed WiFi, smart TVs in every bedroom plus a gameroom with foosball table. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81406 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! Sand Castle Cottage is an Oceanside home with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This home is located in Emerald Isle which gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer! Including Emerald Isle and is a short drive from historic Beaufort and Swansboro. This quaint cedar shake cottage has amazing privacy and is located close to a beach access. The entire cottage has been restored and updated with all new appliances, flooring and has new bathroom setups! Ground Floor: Additional Kitchen, Full Bath, Gameroom with Foosball Table and Futon (Linens are not provided for Futon). Floor #1 - Bedroom #1: King Bed, TV, Shared Full Bath Floor #1 - Bedroom #2: Queen Bed, Private Deck, Shared Full Bath Floor #1: Main Full Kitchen and Living Room located on this floor. Floor #2 - Bedroom #3: King Bed, TV, Private Deck, Shared Full Bath Floor #2 - Bedroom #4: Two Twins each with a Twin Trundle (Linens are not provided for Twin Trundles), TV, Shared Full Bath Amenities include: Highspeed Wireless Internet, 4 Smart TVs, 2 Fully Equipped Kitchens with 2 Coffee makers, 2 Ovens, 2 Refrigerators (One with attached Ice Maker), 2 Microwaves, 1 Dishwasher, Toaster Oven and a Blender. Outdoor Deck with Deck Furniture, Enclosed Outdoor Hot/Cold Shower with Dressing Area, Interior Washer/Dryer, Ceiling Fans, Covered parking, Recreation/Game Room with Foosball table, Fish Cleaning Station, and Bicycles. Linens and Towels provided with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays. NO Smoking. Up to 2 Dogs Allowed with our All Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly and Nightly stays - No fee! It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file. Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 3 night minimum in advance during Off Season, last minute during In Season. Please Note: (1) Guests must pay in full when booking through VRBO. The card provided at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays. (2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are strictly prohibited unless approved by management. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,406 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101033000/101032962/18b2bf32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dolphin Watch East, Oceanfront Duplex in Emerald Isle, NC! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 1177 ## About the area Located in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is near the beach. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. [Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) [View more Holiday homes in Emerald Isle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Isle-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183749-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.65474%2C-77.06447&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ODxvy02o1jeAqk99Qvdv_Pb3IJ4=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - ![Scenery along the Cedar Point (Tideland) boardwalk trail in the Croatan National Forest near Emerald Isle, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587293655/d0eb4644-9736-47e3-9fdf-47ba0b8f7606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Isle Woods Park 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6181259/4d8c6696-40be-4fd5-a435-562e50d3966b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Plantation 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Emerald Isle Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Salty Pirate Water Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Emerald Forest Golf 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Havelock Station 33 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop 3 min drive - Starbucks 6 min drive - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 6 min drive - Dunkin' 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### What time is check-in at Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### What time is check-out at Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### Where is Sand Castle Cottage, Oceanside House in Emerald Isle, NC! located? ## Have a question? 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