Title: "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34395395&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! ![Property grounds - "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34395400/34395395/e651d905.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34395400/34395395/b41a1e2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34395400/34395395/5c5bf2b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34395400/34395395/2d4ed4a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34395400/34395395/a69f9a0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Emerald Isle's beautiful beaches await at The Sailfish, a charming private beach house that sleeps up to 14\. With ocean views from each floor, enjoy spacious living areas and two play rooms: an upstairs sunroom with game tables and a downstairs rec room with ping pong table. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - 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 Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! The Sailfish - Beautiful Emerald Isle, NC; The Sailfish is a private beach house for rent in Emerald Isle, NC, at the beginning of the Crystal Shores of the NC Outer Banks. The beaches on Emerald Isle are gorgeous white sand, great for swimming and fishing. No hotels or commercial activity on the beach makes this an unspoiled, family-oriented place to enjoy the beach. We rent the Sailfish only to family groups of up to 14 persons. Our house sits on the 2nd row, right across the street from beachfront. Walk down our walkway and cross the small street to the public beach access right in front of the house. If you want to go clamming in the sound, just walk down our driveway and cross the street in the other direction, to reach the sound. The Sailfish is fully air conditioned, has two floors, ocean views from each floor, and 7 comfortable bedrooms. Two rooms dedicated to play: the upstairs sunroom with game tables, and the downstairs rec room with ping pong table. Our parents built this lovely large space so that our family could vacation together. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we still do! Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and two full baths that interconnect between bedrooms. Two ocean-view bedrooms have 1 queen bed each. Two other bedrooms each have 2 double beds. The large, airy living room has a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fans. Large dining table with seating up to 12 persons. Fully equipped kitchen. Spacious sunroom with two tables, perfect for games, working remotely, or extra seating for dining. We keep an assortment of games, puzzles and books in the sunroom, available for guests to enjoy. Or you can sit on the deck/balcony on the upper floor with a cool drink after a day at the beach. Downstairs, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. One queen bedroom has ocean view, one bedroom with double bed and desk set-up that is great for working remotely, and one bedroom with 2 twin beds. Also downstairs is our rec room, with full size ping pong table, and sitting area with cable tv. Kitchenette downstairs as well, with full size refrigerator/ freezer (great to have with a large family!), microwave and small dishwasher. There is plenty of parking for your family in our large gravel parking area behind the house! For more photos and the contract link, see our website: Keywords: large, airy, open, comfortable, warm, fun ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10650000/10646200/10646184/fd6fbd94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Islander Hotel & Resort Emerald Isle - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews CA $121 CA $144 total includes taxes & fees Feb 14 - Feb 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=10646184&PinnedHotelID=10646184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200800/200703/8d46aaa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Alice At Atlantic Beach Pine Knoll Shores - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 1,318 reviews CA $92 CA $126 total includes taxes & fees Feb 23 - Feb 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=200703&PinnedHotelID=200703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2186300/2186201/beb34587.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanview Inn Emerald Isle - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Housekeeping 8.2 Very good 484 reviews CA $119 CA $135 total includes taxes & fees Mar 15 - Mar 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=2186201&PinnedHotelID=2186201&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3851800/3851782/556ca0f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A Place at the Beach Atlantic Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking included 8.4 Very good 287 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=3851782&PinnedHotelID=3851782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93206100/93206082/dc05de68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald Isle Vacation Rental w/ Resort Pool! 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as 1 Week Available With Linens Free $200 Value/weekly Airy Open Comfortable Space for Large Family Vacations! Spacious House 2nd row From the Ocean Great Family Space! ## About the area Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Emerald Forest Golf and Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area and Pocosin Wilderness. Traveling with kids? Consider Flatwaters Paddling, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C34.67186%2C-76.98276&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LQPaB_TGz_gXIamesKI1_r5566M=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - ![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 5 min drive \- 6.6 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 6 min drive \- 6.6 km - Emerald Isle Beach 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Flatwaters Paddling 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center 47 min drive \- 43.9 km ### Getting around - Havelock Station 40 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Marks Restaurant 13 min drive - Bogue Sound Distillery 13 min drive - Surf's Up Grill And Bar 6 min drive - The Village Market 5 min drive - Fish Hut Grill 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!? ### What time is check-out at "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!? ### Where is "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! 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 36 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved that the property feels a bit secluded. Plenty of space for our party. Ping pong table was the star of the house :) ##### Robert Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy O. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love the Sailfish Great place to stay! Kitchen is well stocked with clean pots and pans. Very clean house with room and beds for everyone in our group. Nice walk to the beach! ##### Cathy O. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. Jul 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grown Family House Excellent place for family vacation. Plenty of room and accommodated our group of 4 couples and 6 teenage kids very well. Nothing fancy but super clean and a perfect weekly rental with everything we needed at a reasonable price. Great location with great management. ##### Chris H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a great trip to the Sailfish. The house was comfortable with lots of room to spread out. Our first day we had a minor problem with the air conditioning and the property managers were quick to respond and take care of the problem. Short walk to the beach. Great place to stay! ##### Katie Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. Jul 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Week We had a wonderful week. Our children grew up coming to Emerald Isle every summer for the 4th of July and we are so happy for them to now bring their children to experience this beautiful beach. The Sailfish was perfect for our growing family and we can’t wait to return next summer. ##### Jill S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rand M. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation at The Sailfish The house was ok for our stay. We had plenty of room. We felt the furnishings were in poor shape and needed updated. The mattresses need replaced. ##### Rand M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol C. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation The house is older but clean and a perfect layout close to the beach. There is plenty of room for a pool which would have been nice or at least usable outdoor space. The rental agent was very easy to work with. All in all it is a nice vacation home for our family of 12 and we had a great time but it went by too fast. ##### Carol C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. Jul 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Getaway We enjoyed another relaxing week at “The Sailfish.” With seven bedrooms, there is plenty of room for our big family. We love how much space there is for our littles to play. We can’t wait to come back next year! ##### Jill S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joylynn G. Aug 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Sailfish was a great location for our family vacation! Plenty of space for eveyone - to sleep and spread out. The house had all the cooking utensils needed, and we appreciated having the second refrigerator on the lower level. Location was also great - directly across from the beach public access made getting to and from the water really easy. Thanks for a great week! ##### Joylynn G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra L. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very satisfied Home was in a great location and was very well equipped. Property manager was responsive when we did have an issue with one of the doors. ##### Sandra L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara C. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The home was as advertised. It was a large home with seven bedrooms, multiple common areas, and a large parking area. There were views of the beach from the upper level. It was an easy walk along boardwalks (with some stairs for full disclosure) to the ocean.It was a short drive to the grocery store, the restaurant and souvenir shops we utilized, and the aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores.The house was well-stocked with linens, kitchen gear, games, and beach chairs. It provided an excellent base for our family vacation. ##### Barbara C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy G P. Jul 5, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sailfish Vacation We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sailfish! We were an extended family, with some staying the whole week and some for shorter stays. We loved the size of the house, giving space to get together and to get away from one another! ##### Judy G P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret W. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Tons of stuff to do at the house, everyone loved the ping pong tables and the pool noodles were well used. Almost lived on the deck. What a great place to spend the evening ##### Margaret W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheran M. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome It fit our family perfectly. There was plenty for everyone to do whatever they wanted. It was close to the beach. Nice views- plenty of chairs on the deck. The family enjoyed playing ping pong. We had a great time! ##### Sheran M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack T. Jul 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House within walking distance to the beach! This property is exactly what is advertised. Nice large house for extended family. We had our grown 5 grown kids and 4 grandkids and there was plenty of room. Great view of the ocean from the upstairs back porch and nice clean house with everything needed. Older kids enjoyed the ping pong table as well! Highly recommend and hoping to come stay again! ##### Jack T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Currie D. Jul 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week at Emerald Island! We booked this at the last minute. We prefer oceanfront, but they were all taken. Access to the beach could not have been more convenient. Spacious house. The family with small children stayed on the bottom floor, with the grandparents and family with older children on the main floor. Highly recommend! ##### Currie D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonnie J., Euless, TX, USA Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Place to Stay This is a well-maintained property. It's obvious that the owners are hands-on and care. Seven bedroom houses are hard to find without paying an arm and a leg. Also, there were beach chairs and toys, bicycles, board games, even a ping pong table. The view from the balcony was fantastic and the walk to the beach was short. I can't afford Emerald Isle every year, but the next time I can, I'll look for this house again. ##### Lonnie J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliana G. Jun 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family sized beach house We found this to be exactly what we were looking for in a beach house for our extended family (made of babies, toddlers, kids, teens, and adults) to stay. This house caught my attention because of the number of rooms/beds and large dining table, but the variety of common areas, 2 kitchens, and nearby beach access made this the BEST possible house for us. The three rooms on the main floor provided a great space to put kids to bed while others stayed up-it’s amazingly sound proof (bring a baby monitor). The game room upstairs was a nice getaway space during Sunday naps. The June water was perfect, and I can imagine coming to stay here many more times! ##### Juliana G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn C. Jun 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house We really loved staying at the Sailfish! Such a great property, and everything possible was provided. The only complaint we had was that there were no beach towels - not a huge problem, but if we're paying $225 for linens and towels, the assumption is that beach towels are included in that. The house is much more spacious than the pictures show- really well laid out, and the kids enjoyed having the ping pong table and lower area to hang out in. TLDR- amazing house, bring beach towels. ##### Kathryn C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### cheryl k. Aug 23, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness #### House needs TLC August 1-8--The house needs a through cleaning and purging of broken and outdated kitchen items. Top floor bedrooms were the nicest. Furniture and kitchen need many improvements. Management seems nice enough. Vacuums were all a mess some held together with tape not been cleaned out. Used rubber bands to hold one together. Could have called but looked like more of a replacement issue. Not really far to the beach but some killer high steps for small children or anyone with a leg problem. The good part was plenty of beds, great washer and dryer, children's toys of all kinds and a wonderful family to share the week with. House was very sturdy and sound during the hurricane winds and rain one night. ##### cheryl k. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darryl D. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home Owner was great to communicate with. Property was clean and well maintained. Convenient location and shirt walk to the beach. Beach access right across the street. We will probably book next summer if we go. ##### Darryl D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin D. Jul 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for large groups! Wonderful stay for myself, my family, and my brothers' families. The kids had a blast! The pictures are accurate, and the value much better than many other places on Emerald Isle. For future visitors, I recommend contacting Gail, who was very responsive, instead of Ken or using Vrbo messages. One piece of constructive criticism - the lockboxes for the keys seemed rusted or otherwise very difficult to open even with the correct passcode. I recommend replacing them with newer models. Aside from those minor hiccups, the stay was truly a memorable family reunion, with plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen is very well-equipped, and the game room well-stocked with activities for families. ##### Justin D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig S. Aug 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super comfortable house! Huge property in a great location for the beach, biking, and bay. We loved this place. It’s huge, private and just steps to the beach. ##### Craig S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### emily p. Jun 27, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Lots of space This house was a great size for the group we had. We did not even need all of the bedrooms. It was clean and felt somewhat secluded. There is a lot of stuff in the kitchen to use and that was nice. The closets downstairs are completely packed with things and the one in the bedroom I used was not usable to me due to the amount of seemingly unnecessary stuff packed into it. It seems like the owners have kept everything over the years and stuck it all in the closets. The downstairs bathrooms had the world’s tiniest showers. I’m talking cruise ship size. We are not small people but anyone would have trouble in those showers. The amount of stairs to get to the beach should have been disclosed in the listing. It was difficult to carry all of our things and navigate the steep steps. The steps of the beach access are super steep. We had a fun time in Emerald Isle and the house was fine aside from the things I already mentioned. The property manager was awesome and the check in process was very easy. ##### emily p. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia W. Jul 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First trip to EI Our large family enjoyed our stay at the sail fish. The seven bedrooms gave us the space we needed. The linens were very nice for a rental. The house was clean. The kitchen is a little outdated but the stove was very nice. The water was warm and the beach is beautiful. The sevent two steps is a challenge for older people. It ##### Patricia W. 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