Title: Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101278336&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Vacation home in Emerald Isle with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! ![Property grounds - Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101280000/101278400/101278336/dd281aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101280000/101278400/101278336/ff1bd917.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101280000/101278400/101278336/1b6368f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101280000/101278400/101278336/7061cf1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Video games, DVD player - Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101280000/101278400/101278336/f69c72f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Stress Less offers the perfect Almost Oceanfront retreat for families, with easy beach access and a top-level gathering area boasting serene views. Enjoy multiple decks, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pool table-equipped Gameroom and Sound Bars for your entertainment needs. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103219 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - 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. ### Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Stress will be the farthest thing from your mind when you vacation in this immaculate 5 bedroom, 4 bath Almost Oceanfront home with Private Pool! With easy beach access and stunning views from the top level gathering area, Stress Less is perfect for your family. Ground Level: Enter on the ground level and you will find a Gameroom equipped with a TV, Playstation 3, wet bar, pool table, gaming chairs and mini-fridge, along with two bedrooms - one Queen with a TV and one with two Double Beds, along with a shared hall bathroom. This level also provides direct access to the pool and parking areas, with a pool alarm for the little ones. Level One: On level one, you will find the master bedroom, a King, with deck access, a TV and private bath featuring a whirlpool tub. There are also two other bedrooms on this level; a Queen with a TV and deck access and one with 2 Twins. These two bedrooms have a shared hallway bathroom. Level Two: On level two, you will love relaxing in the open living, dining and kitchen areas. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a large working peninsula breakfast bar. The dining table seats 6 with room for an additional 4 at the breakfast bar. The living area opens up to the deck, overlooking sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Amenities: 5 Flat Screen TVs, 2 DVD players, Pool Table, High Speed Wireless Internet; Washer/Dryer, 2 Refrigerators, Microwave, Dishwasher; Covered Decks, Deck Furniture, Weber Charcoal Grill. Fireplace is not to be used. Pool cannot be heated. Please Note: There is an elevator that goes to all levels of the home, but there is one step to get onto and off of the elevator. Linens and Towels provided with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays. No Smoking. No Pets. Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 2 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 ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels - DVD player - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Billiards/pool 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: 3,219 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100280000/100274800/100274737/50d0bd10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Views and Pool, King Bed, Beach Access at end of Driveway! 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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 413 ## About the area Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is by the ocean. Emerald Forest Golf and Star Hill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hammocks Beach State Park and Emerald Isle Beach. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Isle Adventures are also worth visiting. [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%7C34.65490%2C-77.06158&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PuzZj255rW8mubab7VJpm55In18=) 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 \- 0.8 km - ![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 19 min walk \- 1.7 km - Emerald Isle Beach 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Salty Pirate Water Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Emerald Forest Golf 2 min drive \- 1.7 km ### 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 Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### What time is check-out at Stress Less, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### Where is Stress Less, 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 ## Stress Less, 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 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mubarak Apr 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very Spacious home. All the amenities. Ocean view from upper terrace. Walk to the beach. Elevator was great for my grandmother. 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