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SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway

Family-friendly holiday home in Emerald Isle

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Located in a quiet, small neighborhood with lovely homes, this 5-bedroom oceanfront house offers panoramic views of the emerald water and white sand beaches. Enjoy an easy life relaxing on the wrap around deck with its gorgeous ocean view or play in the sand and swim in the ocean just steps from your back door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 162300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway

Family-friendly holiday home in Emerald Isle
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 5 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Emerald Isle is home to this holiday 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Salty Pirate Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Cougar Stadium. Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide
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Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Scenery along the Cedar Point (Tideland) boardwalk trail in the Croatan National Forest near Emerald Isle, North Carolina
    Emerald Isle Woods Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Captiva Island in Southwest Florida, USA.
    Emerald Plantation
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Emerald Isle Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Forest Golf
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop
    3 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    6 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    8 min drive
  • 34 Degrees North
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway located?

This family-friendly Emerald Isle holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Isle Woods Park. Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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SINGLE Family Ocean Front - Howard's Hideaway 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location and space
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beach Getaway

Howard’s Hideaway was amazing! It was just as described. It is on the beach and close to everything! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location, in the beach

This a nice family beach home. We loved the ease of access to the water, the use of chairs and grill, nice outdoor shower, and above all the covered (shaded) deck/ veranda
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

Family Weekend

We stayed at this beautiful house as a family weekend with my father and our entire family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Wonderful Vacation

Location was the best. House was as described only negative is the musty smell downstairs. Plenty of space and privacy for everybody.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug k.

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

family wedding

We needed a place for the immediate family to stay while attending a wedding. It was perfect. Everyone had their own space if wanted, but the house layout was great for everyone to be together. Fantastic beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genie H.

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

Perfect Family House

As a family we have been traveling to Emerald Isle for 35 years and this is our favorite house! The openness and the views are unbeatable. Each bedroom is well sized and having en-suite bathrooms is wonderful! The lower level gives families a ton of elbow room and a huge bonus is the large private bedroom with ocean views and private entrance. This place is a true family home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great beach house

A wonderful beach front home enjoyed by all of my family. It housed all 14 of us very well. Since we eat all our meals in, we felt the kitchen was well equipped. It has a wonderful deck which we enjoyed sitting outside to watch the ocean & beautiful sunsets. Access to the beach was easy. I would recommend this house to everyone with a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Bracken clan

Great weather rain and tornado watch at night. Fishing fantastic with sea hunter with Brian. Safety Bars in showers would be appreciated for the old folks. Lovely home. Our second stay and planning to return in June of next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

alicia m b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot say enough good things about Howard’s Hideway. The house was a perfect setup for our family. Every bedroom has its own bath and the bedrooms are larger than the pictures depicted (at least I thought so). The kitchen was fully equipped with all that we needed to cook all meals at the house. Location was perfect—we could bike anywhere and could walk to the local ice cream store. The deck was so nice—it had a lot of shade and we spent several evenings on the deck visiting with family that we haven’t seen in a long time. There were also several chairs on the deck for everyone to sit in. Finally the view and beach access will be hard to beat in a future Emerald Isle vacation. Thank you from all members of our family from the little ones to the grandparents!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Wonderful Family Traditions Begin Here

Howard’s Hideaway exemplifies the saying, “Location, location, location.” We have been going to the beach for years, staying at VRBO rentals all around the Emerald Isle area. This home, far and away, was the best in terms of house layout (multiple floors, separate entrance for lower level), five separate bathrooms, plenty of seating in the living area, the game room, and the deck. It’s made for family gatherings and creating memories. Favorite parts: being able to go out on the beach just to hand over more sunscreen for the kids and the grown ups on duty and then just strolling back to relax on the deck and watch them play; grilling out and watching the waves and the sun set; early morning walks to the pier; sitting on the deck watching a brief storm come in and listening to the rain. Finally, on our last day, watching a family of dolphins leap in the ocean while we enjoyed breakfast on the deck. Our family left (with tears from the five year olds) with every intention of making this a yearly tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect place.. we enjoyed every moment there!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always your family's home gives us the opportunity to create our own family memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charl S.

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

Another wonderful week

Great house right on the beach and easy access to everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great ocean front cottage

Perfect for family beach reunion week. The Colvards have gathered here over the last Thirty-plus years to the fourth generation . Furnishings are more than adequate without being luxurious.
Walkway to the beach
The beach At last
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Would stay here again

We enjoyed the property lived all the room like bathrooms. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexey S.

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

Absolutely loved our weekend getaway on Emerald Isle

Absolutely loved our weekend getaway on Emerald Isle! The home was spotless, comfortable, and perfectly located—just steps from the beach. All the thoughtful touches and supplies made everything easy and stress-free. We enjoyed grilling, swimming in the ocean, and even some friendly ping pong matches.We made wonderful memories during our stay and can’t recommend this place enough. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Great access to the beach! It was a nice and quiet beach stretch. Also loved watching the neighbors do the most wonderful fireworks display for the 4th. Best feature is a bathroom with every room! It’s a lovely and cozy home. You feel at home there. It’s definitely a little humid and musty downstairs but the dehumidifier helps a lot with that. Overall would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect for our family. It was great to have the kitchen, living room, and four of the bedrooms on the same level. We have two young granddaughters, and this setup was ideal for our family. Check-in was easy and smooth. All amenities were there for us. There are numerous dishes, pots, pans, and more in the kitchen. We were able to feed our entire family without worrying about not having the right dishes or enough plates, glasses, or silverware. We would love to rent this house again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect space and perfect location

We knew the house hasn’t been updated when we booked, but that didn’t deter us. The amount of space was perfect for our family, and being very close to the beach was important to us. We would defy stay at Howard’s Hideaway again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

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

Great House!

Our family truly made some great memories in Emerald Isle this week. Thank you! ☀️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anna I., Greenville, NC

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

Perfect Location

The house is perfectly located on the beach, away from busy public access, so there was always a nice wide open area available. The back deck is partilaly covered and had comfortable rockers and a picnic table. Great for the less mobile grandparents to soak in the "beach." Kitchen had every possible cooking tool/appliance you need. Nice that each bedroom has its own bathroom. The house is not fancy/updated but was very comfortable and worked well for our family. We were pleased to note it is a bit bigger than the photos suggest. I would vote for softer/nicer bed linens (or bring your own) and changing out living room carpet that must be impossible to keep clean. We would return because of the location and house layout, but don't expect fancy for the price you are paying. Its the beach view... and its a good one. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023