[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolphin's Lullaby), Oceanside House in Emeral Vacation home in Emerald Isle with private pool and kitchen ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101033000/101032966/376e120b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101033000/101032966/085e19bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101033000/101032966/7ed0303a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101033000/101032966/9ec51ca5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101040000/101033000/101032966/81904a7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the 'Dolphin Ridge' Subdivision on Emerald Isle, this 5-bedroom home offers a serene retreat with private in-ground saltwater pool and hot tub. Unwind at the beach just a short walk away or enjoy ocean peek views from this beautiful place. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 103478 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Pool - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolphin's Lullaby), Oceanside House in Emeral This keyless entry, 5 Bedroom, 5 1/2 Bath Oceanside Home is a beautiful place to spend your vacation on Emerald Isle! Private In-Ground Salt Water Swimming Pool! Private Hot Tub! Private Elevator goes to all levels! Located in the "Dolphin Ridge" Subdivision, it is only a short walk to the beach. Some Ocean peek views! Avoid the traffic - first right once over the EI Bridge! Nearby grocery stores (Publix/Food Lion) and restaurants within 2 miles. Ground Level: Bedroom #1 has a Double Bed and a Twin Bed with Twin Trundle. Smart TV. Full Bath. Garage access with refrigerator, seating area, and table. Included amenities: standard wooden corn hole boards, bocce ball, horseshoes, dart board, oversize Jenga, and basketball hoop. Beach cart. Fully fenced backyard. 2 Enclosed Hot and Cold Outside Showers with dressing area. Gas Grill and Park-Style Charcoal Grill. In-Ground Saltwater Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. Pool and Patio area has ample outside furniture and a picnic table. Level One: Master Bedroom #2 has a King and Full Bath. Master Bedroom #3 has a King and Full Bath. Master Bedroom #4 has a King and a Full Bath. Reading Room with added Queen Sleeper Sofa with Serta mattress. All rooms with Smart TVs. Wrap-around deck with porch swing and pub table for 8. Hammock (and relaxing books provided). Level Two: Main Level. Master Bedroom #5 has a King and Full Bath. Living Room with open floor plan with Cathedral Ceilings, Half Bath, Sound Bar, and Flat Screen Smart TV. Dining Table seats 10. Newly updated (2025) kitchen with large granite island includes additional seating for 4 and provides a built-in ice maker. Freshly Remodeled for 2025 Well-Equipped Kitchen has a granite backsplash, new cabinetry, microwave, air fryer, crock pot, waffle maker, griddle, Keurig and standard coffee maker, blender, bar cart, dishwasher, and large corner pantry. Washer/Dryer. Wrap-around screened-in deck with table seating for 6, bar table seating for 4, 2 Adirondack lounge chairs for sunning, and 4 additional chairs for relaxing and drinking your morning coffee. Please Note: Per the HOA, renters are NOT allowed to bring or rent golf carts. Community pool is not available to guests. Linens and Towels provided with Beds Made for Weekly stays. No Smoking. No Pets. In 2025 Rents Weekly only Saturday - Saturday. In 2026 Rents Weekly Saturday - Saturday. 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 - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Basketball 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 3,478 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36460000/36452800/36452743/562d4b4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Handicap Friendly,golf cart,community pool,easy beach access,Spinnaker's Reach Emerald Isle - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=36452743&PinnedHotelID=36452743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36830000/36826700/36826697/df8d7cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanside,private pool,golf cart,elevator,easy beach access,in Spinnaker's Reach Emerald Isle - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=36826697&PinnedHotelID=36826697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34151600/34151528/33608266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kokomoe: Cozy Beach Retreat with Pool, Golf Cart & Pet-Friendly Perks! 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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 123 ## About the area Emerald Isle is home to this vacation home. Emerald Plantation and Salty Air Open Market are worth checking out if shopping 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 Forest Golf 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%7C34.65350%2C-77.07473&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ARM3Yl9zQijlxW_eji4Mf9N95wY=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - Emerald Isle Woods Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km - Salty Pirate Water Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km ### Getting around - Havelock Station - 33 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive - ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive - ‪34 Degrees North - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolphin's Lullaby), Oceanside House in Emeral pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolphin's Lullaby), Oceanside House in Emeral? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolphin's Lullaby), Oceanside House in Emeral? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ain't In No Hurry Today (Formerly, Dolphin's Lullaby), Oceanside House in Emeral located? > Situated in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Plantation are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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