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A sunlit room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a beige sofa, and a coffee table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, and a dining area with a wooden table and grey upholstered chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and hanging pendant lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81252 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Isle Adventures
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Sweet Spot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Emerald Isle

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Emerald Isle Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Emerald Isle Adventures. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Sweet Spot - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Emerald Plantation - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬3 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.

Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!

Come join us in our Happy Place. This home is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy your family. Your view on the back deck looks over the creek and wonderful for bird watching and just some peace and quiet. The master bedroom is downstairs with a queen size bed. Upstairs are two other bedrooms. One for the kids with a queen on the bottom and single on top with a trundle bed to pull out if needed. The other with a queen also. The living room and kitchen are open concept with a beautiful view of the landscape through the glass back doors. You are only 1/2 mile from the ocean and two blocks from the sound. Enjoy the use of the 4 seater golf cart to ride to both. Come enjoy our beautiful Crystal Coast!

Note: There is a pet fee of $35/night for first pet and a flat fee of $100 for additional pet.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,252 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

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

Property is also known as

2896-233324

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Emerald Isle, a short 12-minute walk from Emerald Isle Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Emerald Isle Adventures. You'll also find Emerald Plantation and Salty Pirate Water Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included! on Jul 18, 2026 start from $940, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a smart TV and a kitchen in each house and a water view in some.

Are there hot tubs at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional), which is about 28.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included!?

Yes, every house at Happy Place! Golf Cart Included! comes with a balcony and some offer water views.

Happy Place! Golf Cart Included! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay in a lot of rentals. This house has everything needed and more in the kitchen. The home was clean. The bird viewing in the back was fun. The neighborhood is quiet and deer grazed in the mornings. The couches and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Lovely home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

murug s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay!

The view was very calming and pretty! The stay was also walkable to the beach which was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Great home base for beach vacation. Has all the amenities needed, and the deck view is amazing with a coffee or drink. Hosts (and neighbors) we responsive and friendly. Definitely recommend it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sound stay

Happy Place was everything we expected. The decor was great and beds were very comfortable! Golf cart inclusion was also a bonus. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Place

A lovely home in a quiet neighborhood with the Marsh as a beautiful backyard view and beach close by. Thanks for letting us stay -we had a lovely family beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Amazing place highly recommend people to stay they literally provide everything you need for your stay I really appreciate everything they offered thanks !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BIRTHDAY Weekend

Nice place to stay. I was a bit irritated that there was no toilet paper orher than what was on the roll when we arrived. Never stayed in a VRBO where there was no shampoo/conditioner/body soap. And, the cleaning fee seems a bit high considering you have to take all the laundry downstairs to the washer & dryer.Having the golf cart was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Happy Place, too.

A lovely, cozy house in a quiet neighborhood. Close enough to the beach to hear the surf but far enough away for peace and tranquility. The deck overlooking the marsh is a perfect spot for coffee, drinks or dinner. The house is well-equipped with a grill and a nice, open kitchen with all the tools you'll need, even for baking. Everything is nicely updated. Beautiful bathrooms. AC is a plus. Use of the golf cart is an exceptional benefit to get to nearby shopping/restaurants and (most importantly) beach access by way of cart-only parking. We loved it and would rent it again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Laura O.

Nice, unsure of cleaning timing

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hi! The stay was nice. We enjoyed the house. We had some run-ins with insects. There were two dead roaches in the bedrooms and we bought some ant traps when they swarmed some of our stuff. I was unsure if some of the boards on the stairs were starting to rot. We could have used one or two more baking trays, but other than that, it met all of our needs and would consider returning. I did send an email to confirm the total price and never heard back, so I don’t know how responsive the management company is if we’d had problems.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely creekside house

This was exactly what we needed for our family or 4+ pooch. We would have been able to sleep 6 comfortably, but only 4 of us were able to make this Thanksgiving trip to visit family the live in the island. The house was comfortable +nice beds!), modernized and well equipped. We enjoyed going electric with the golf cart to get around, the home's proximity to the bike path and to the beach, and the home's location in such a nice quiet neighborhood. We didn't cook very much but could have easily made nice dinners with the well stocked kitchen, lovely dining table and seating inside and out. Thanks again! You really have made this "a happy place."
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We enjoyed our time at Happy Place. The property was clean and as expected. It had everything we needed. We did not really cook much at the property so I cannot speak to cooking equipment provided. Location to the beach is convenient. Just a quick golf cart ride away. The golf cart parking can fill up. There’s more parking down the way. It can be convenient to park at the one a little further down and use that public beach access especially if you think you are going to need to leave. It doesn’t get as busy. At least that was the case when we were there While the property did provide chairs, sand toys, cooler, etc the umbrella provided was not sufficient shade for us. We purchased a Shibumi at a local shop and it was well worth the money! Consider bringing something for additional shade if that’s important to you! One thing I don’t remember being mentioned in the listing is the outdoor shower. So helpful for getting sand off before going inside. Overall the property was great and our vacation in Emerald Isle was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sydney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent location, well stocked

We booked this rental specifically for the golf cart. Upon our arrival, there was no golf cart. Reached out to the property manager and were told it was messed up and being repaired. They did give us a credit to get one which was nice, however we couldn’t do that until the next day so we lost out on the entire first evening with a golf cart. We feel this situation should’ve been handled before 4 pm check in, not after we had to message them and fix it. The rentals golf cart had an age restriction of 18 which was perfect. The golf cart company has a restriction of 21, which in turn resulted to 6 people in our group not being able to drive it. Again, our main reason for getting this rental. WiFi was terrible. Went out on our second day and never came back on. Neither tv Roku would work as a result. Downstairs bathroom shower washcloth holder has mold all over it. Rental was decent for our group, Easy to get to the beach and has tons of beach toys, chairs, etc. but wouldn’t pick it again due to these issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable Home

There were some minor takebacks... the house had some areas that were not cleaned, but the property manager was most responsive and had cleaners out within ten minutes! My daughter looked forward to the swing and hammock that were pictured online but they are no longer present. There is a bench swing which was gorgeous though! The fencing leading up the driveway was no longer present either. The yard was very beautiful, but expecting a look from the road posed added difficulty to find the property when we arrived in the dark. The house is in a neighborhood we love, and has wonderful landscape views. It was well stocked with general home care essentials as well as TONS of children's toys and beach gear. It was clean and very home-y. Overall- a very beautiful, comfortable, and family-friendly home. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot

beautiful spot with nice view, house very clean and had everything we needed, great big dining room table to have meals together, beautiful porch for morning coffee, longer walk to beach but still doable, extra fee for golf cart use
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy lil treehouse

The house was cute. It was a bit further from the beach than I expected but luckily we had a golf cart!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Great place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Plenty of room, great lay out and awesome view and a nice deck breeze!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy place

Was as advertised. Would go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Isle Happy place

We loved the house and location. Only concerns were condition of garage fridge, food products left in house fridge (ketchup, etc.), slow internet, some cosmetic issues like crack in kitchen sink. Also the Roku remote in bedroom didn’t work (batteries?). Despite these minor items - we would come back. Liked the marsh and proximity - great with our e-bikes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wait until demolition & construction are finished

The management was very responsive. Location is amazing; bird-watching was fun! We were given a discount due to all of the issues; it doesn't currently look or function like the posted pictures outside. I would suggest confirming that all demolition, repairs, and construction are complete before booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024