Title: The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach! Holiday home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76840000/76831700/76831679/6193c5ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76840000/76831700/76831679/3e82fa14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76840000/76831700/76831679/b6a1a48e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76840000/76831700/76831679/833cb3cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76840000/76831700/76831679/97fcc7cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Duck Horn Estates, this newly renovated 5-bedroom beach house offers a relaxing retreat just one block from the ocean. Enjoy two living rooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and multiple decks with oceanside views. Step out onto the deck to savor your morning coffee or spend time playing games in the separate entertainment space. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach! Newly renovated 5 Bedroom, 3 bath, beach house located one block from the ocean in Duck Horn Estates. Approximately one mile to restaurants and shopping and one mile from Cape Carteret Bridge allowing easy access on and off the island during the busy summer months. Hop on the Convenient Bike Trail and ride all the way to the Point or cruise to the nearby shops and restaurants. The ground level has a large living room with sitting area and separate entertainment space with a foosball table and other games. This level has a full bathroom with walk in shower. The second level has a large living room, dining area and fully stocked kitchen. There are two decks on this level: one off the kitchen with a grill and the other deck is oceanside. Two bedrooms are located off of the living room. A Queen Bedroom opens up to a large oceanside deck. The second bedroom has two twin beds. This level shares a full bathroom. The top level has three Queen bedrooms, two of which have oceanside walk-out decks. Step out on the deck with a nice cup of coffee from our upstairs keurig machine without having to go downstairs (bring your own coffee - we don't supply due to guests having their own preferences to coffee or tea flavors/brands)! We provide 10 beach chairs, 6 boogie boards, 1 beach umbrella with a sand anchor. We also provide beach sand toys and a few beach games and a splash pool for infants. On your way back from the beach, you can rinse off the sand in our outside enclosed shower on the ground level and store your beach items in the storage unit. DuckHorn Estates is a quiet section of Emerald Isle one mile off the Cape carteret Bridge . Hop on the convenient bike trail to explore the Point or bike to nearby retsaurants and shopping. Also, its an short walk to restaurants and a park close by. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bodyboard ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70440000/70433600/70433573/63262633.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella Vista East with Oceanview Emerald Isle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=70433573&PinnedHotelID=70433573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25590000/25587700/25587638/e379a0e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Weekend Getaway! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 Property Registration Number 1555138 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 505102 ## About the area ![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%7C34.65560%2C-77.06162&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_-I3sQFpVRlO87CpaIxNMb9-C6k=) Emerald Isle, NC #### What's nearby - Emerald Isle Woods Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Salty Pirate Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Emerald Plantation - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Emerald Isle Adventures - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Havelock Station - 32 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬17 min walk - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive - ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪34 Degrees North - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Village Market - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach! located? > Situated in Emerald Isle, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gathering Place - 1 Block from Beach! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 23 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea G. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home, great location! Just a block away from the beach, this property met our needs perfectly! Robin was an excellent host, and we loved our stay. ##### Andrea G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sadie L. 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice short walk to beach. Had so much fun on our long weekend stay! Smooth easy process host was nice and replied in a timely fashion to any questions I had. ##### Sadie L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marla G. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach trip We totally loved our stay. Close to the beach and restaurants and grocery store. Also close to jogging/bike path. Beds were super comfortable! ##### Marla G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip S. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good family vacation Very satisfied as with last year ##### Philip S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert V., Pearland 20 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family get away Had a wonderful time. Would certainly come back again. ##### Robert V. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora K. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House We had a wonderful visit to EI. The house was just as pictured - clean, well appointed, and good access to the beach and local shopping. We already booked for next year! ##### Lora K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne R. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great fun The house was perfect for the 10 of us. Everyone loved being so close to the beach. ##### Anne R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deirdre L. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Stayed for a week and it was perfect. Lots of areas to hang out. Had 5 teens and the basement was a huge hit to retreat while the adults stayed upstairs. Only a 2 minute walk to beach and close distance to restaurants and grocery store. I would definitely stay here again ##### Deirdre L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas P. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Great location and beach access. Layout of the house is great, nice game room downstairs. Lots of porches, some covered. House was comfortable with good beds! We would return. ##### Thomas P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LESLIE H. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Trip We had a very nice time. The property worked really well for my family. There was plenty of room for everyone and the rec room was great. Thanks so much to the property owner for being very accessible and answering all of the questions we had. ##### LESLIE H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorri P. 11 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Emerald Isle Family Getaway The cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed at. The property provided everything we would need at the beach. Kitchen was fully stocked to cool anything you wanted. Quick walk to the beach that my toddler could even do. Quiet and nice neighborhood. Short drive to all the attractions. ##### Lorri P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Forever Friends The Gathering Place was perfect for everyone in attendance. It was roomy, clean and everything was included in the package that we needed. The only complaint that we had was the beds were a little high and soft, but everyone managed just fine. Our stay was great! We would rent this property again in the future. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta T., Tucson 23 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach vacation Gorgeous property with ocean views from top bedrooms and balcony. Modern well-equipped kitchen. Great game room with lots of fun games. House had lots of cozy sofas and chairs for relaxing . Many rooms and balconies allowed for conversation or private spots to relax. We all loved it here. ##### Roberta T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### megan m. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach house! To begin with, the owner of the home is a pleasure to deal with. Incredibly responsive and helpful. We have a large friend group and we always struggle to find a home that we all love and this one checked all the boxes. We all loved it, it fit us perfectly, super short walk to the beach, and a well equipped kitchen. We haven’t said this about any other home we have stayed in, but we will certainly be booking the home again. ##### megan m. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 19 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay in Emerald Isle The Gathering Place was an excellent place to stay for our group. The property has been renovated recently and is in a great location just a few minutes walk from the beach. All rooms were nicely appointed and there were clear instructions for check-in and check-out. The downstairs flex space was a great place to hang out and play several types of games. The kitchen was equipped with everything and there was a bag of dishwasher pods, laundry pods, and a few rolls of toilet paper as well. The grill was also a great feature of the property. We hope to come back again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Really great Keys are on coat hangers inside lower level door. ##### James M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan F. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had an amazing stay at The Gathering Place! The property was super clean, newly renovated and exactly what our family needed for the week. ##### Dylan F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin K. 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property great host Amazing property, well equiped for the whole family, and our host was nothing but kind the whole time. ##### Austin K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. 7 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Emerald Isle weekend My husband and I went down for the weekend with a group of friends. The house was close proximity to the beach, which made walking super simple. The house was clean and ready for us. The Gathering Place was great for our group. ##### Crystal C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michele Z. 25 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The McCall’s Beautiful property, very clean, great location. Wished we could have sat outside when it rained but nothing fully covered. Middle floor was uncomfortable due to air conditioning temperature limits. Basement was very cool. Upper levels not so much. Otherwise, it was a great vacation. ##### Michele Z. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Bethany G. 20 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Great vacation! Wonderful location just off the beach. ##### Bethany G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip S. 8 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very comfortable two week stay. No complaints whatsoever The review title speaks for itself ##### Philip S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen K. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family home close to beach Home is really well kept Owners responsive to requests Highly recommend ##### Maureen K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria L. 29 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing beach stay The place was clean and beautiful! It was so close to the beach we walked all the time. My group of friends had a wonderful time. Robin was super communicative about our stay. I would definitely love to stay here again! ##### Victoria L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022