Title: Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Family-friendly vacation home in Emerald Isle with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100879100/100879005/9dd3b8c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100879100/100879005/a3a88f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100879100/100879005/586f03bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100879100/100879005/f3812047.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100879100/100879005/e68dda51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Blue Whale, a charming 4-bedroom retreat in the heart of Emerald Isle. Unwind in the private hot tub, enjoy ocean views from multiple decks and take advantage of high-speed internet access throughout. Other perks include a game room with pool table and foosball, elevator access to all levels, a gas grill for al fresco dining and an enclosed outdoor shower. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82564 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Recent Upgrades: \- All TV's have Rokus \- New Gas Grill \- New Deck Chairs Blue Whale is a 4-Bedroom, 4 1/2-Bath home on three levels. It features a Private Hot Tub and an Elevator (to all levels)! Located just across the street from the Ocean Access with beautiful Views! Blue Whale is located right down the street from Bluewater in the heart of Emerald Isle. Vacationers can bike or walk to miniature golf, go karts, gift shops, the movie theater, book store (and more!) at Emerald Plantation. There are restaurants, bars and ice-cream stores located within a 15 minute walk or a five minute car ride. The Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is approximately a 1/4 mile walk on the beach. No excuse for not exercising on vacation! Just a few blocks from the house are paved paths for running, biking, or rollerblading. Bike and kayak/SUP/surfboard rental stores are very close and convenient. High Speed Wireless Internet Access Provided! (Bring your own computer.) Ground Level: Large Game Room has a Sofa, a Color Cable TV, a Pool Table, and a Foosball Table. Half-Bath. Laundry Room. Garage. Outside Area has an Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower. Gas Grill. Color TV. Level One: Bedroom #1 has a Queen Bed, a Full-Bath and Oceanview Deck access. Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed, a Full-Bath and Oceanview Deck access. Bedroom #3 is street side and has 2 Twin Bunk Sets and a Full-Bath. Level Two: Open Living Area has a Gas Log Fireplace and expansive Ocean Views. Dining Area. Kitchen has a Microwave and a Dishwasher. Bedroom #4 has a King Bed and a Full-Bath. High Speed Wireless Internet Access! (Bring your own computer.) Additional Amenities include: a Hot Tub, an Elevator (to all levels), 3 Color Cable TVs, 2 DVD Players, a Washer/Dryer, a Dishwasher, a Microwave, a Gas Log Fireplace, a Game Room, a Foosball Table, a Pool Table, Covered Decks with Furniture, a Gas Grill, Pack n Play and High Chair. Linens and Towels provided for Weekly stays. No Smoking. Up to 2 Dogs Allowed with a flat $250 + tax Pet Fee for Weekly stays. 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 only Saturday - Saturday. 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 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table ### 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 - Unit size: 2,564 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100750000/100745400/100745382/464f38c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aqua View, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 78 ## About the area Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is by the ocean. Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Isle Adventures are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market. Traveling with kids? Consider The Sweet Spot, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. [Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) [View more Vacation homes in Emerald Isle](https://www.expedia.ca/Emerald-Isle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183749-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C34.65990%2C-77.04136&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nfg1hBGVr9fqToqQnAebgcWF6JA=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - ![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 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Looking for the sweet spot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661189/140f17a3-36fb-4901-948d-56a0589d74a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Sweet Spot 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Great pier in Emerald Isle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/ee91b74b-6f78-4b14-af03-139c9001d977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Man Walking on Beach at Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661188/575b6727-47e4-4f97-9634-73a621a67a90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Isle Adventures 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Emerald Isle Beach 1 min walk \- 0.2 km ### Getting around - Havelock Station 33 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop 2 min drive - Marks Restaurant 8 min drive - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 6 min drive - Starbucks 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### What time is check-out at Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### Where is Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Whale, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bronwyn D. Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Always a great time on Emerald Isle! Blue was perfect for our family group! The keyless check in and entry is fantastic. We had a great vacation. Thank you! ##### Bronwyn D. 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