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Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat

Holiday home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat

Holiday home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and patio
A water park, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Bill Finn

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beach toys, beach cart, boogie boards provided.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Emerald Isle, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Emerald Isle Woods Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Salty Pirate Water Park - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riptidez - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪34 Degrees North - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat located?

Located in The Point, this holiday home is steps from Emerald Isle Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park. Emerald Forest Golf and Emerald Plantation are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Outstanding Location: The Finnish Line, Walk to Beach, Perfect Family Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate I.

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

Gorgeous Beach House

We love this house. It is so beautiful, spacious, well decorated, and well appointed. It has everything a family needs for a comfortable, relaxed, and lovely vacation at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Great week in beautiful home!

Beautiful home with all the amenities! Close walk to beach. Wonderful family vacation..will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great House By The Point

My family has been staying at Emerald Isle for years and has returned to Finnish Line for several years now. The Point neighborhood is great and the house is within walking distance of several access points to the beach. The house always seems to have something new each year when we return and the owners and management team are very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate I.

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

Perfect!

We had a lovely stay, and will definitely be back! The house is beautiful, so comfortable so nicely decorated-we did not want to leave! We were lucky with a very nice week at the beach, and we are already looking forward to coming back next summer! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

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

Family Reunion

This property couldn’t have been more perfect for two families to share and host dinners for the rest of the families. The property was clean, well maintained, the location was perfect. Both the owners and the local property management were prompt with any questions and issues. Hopefully we will be back for another reunion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

McCarty Annual Beach Trip

The Finnish line was spotless when we arrived. House is stocked with everything you need. Great proximity to two beach accesses. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE S.

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

Great Location!

We have been renting the Finnish Line for several years now. This property never disappoints! Location is perfect, great restaurants, lots of activities, and the owners are super easy to deal with. We have recommended friends and family to stay at the Finnish Line and they too have enjoyed it as much as we do. Looking forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Another Great Stay at Finnish Line

My family and I just wrapped up another great vacation spent at Finnish Line on Emerald Isle. The Finns are great hosts - answering questions when they come up and keeping the house both well stocked and maintained. The beach in this neighborhood is sizable and not crowded. We look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

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

Beautiful home!

This house has a nice layout and is beautifully decorated. We love to cook, and the kitchen is so well equipped and had everything we needed to prepare any meal we wanted. There are water views from all the porches which is so nice but it is a short walk to the beach. We had small children so next time we will rent a cart or two to pull all the supplies or even the kids. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Best beach house

My family can't say enough about our first stay at The Finnish Line! The house was wonderful in every way. Well stocked kitchen. A top deck balcony that we could have spent all day on enjoying the view. Well maintained. Nicely decorated. We had the most wonderful week at our 1st time in Emerald Isle. Sure hoping we can do it again. Thank you Bill and Patty
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

The Finnish Line property was just perfect!

Thanks Bill! Your beautiful home was the perfect place for our family to unwind and relax. You have thought of every detail and it shows in your beautiful home. We went to the beach every day and enjoyed fun movie nights together in the upstairs living room. We are looking forward to a return visit when our schedules permit. Just an awesome place and a blessing to be able to enjoy it. Thanks, the Hampton family
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Lovely home…perfect location!

This was our first time in Emerald Isle, and this house didn’t disappoint! If you love the beach, this home is for you: beautiful ocean views from the third floor deck with nice ocean breezes, sound views from back deck, plenty of outside space to enjoy including porch swings, close beach access, ceiling fans in every room, nicely and tastefully decorated…I could go on and on. We just returned home today, and I feel so relaxed. All the stress melted away as soon as I stepped inside the Finnish Line. Property owner was so nice and responsive, too! I would definitely recommend this home for some R&R!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Best way to describe it - Perfect!

I had the opportunity to organize a reunion with sisters and cousins that we refer to as a ya-ya gathering. The word that kept coming up to describe our stay was perfect. The house provided everything we could ask for and more. We spent most of our time on the porches with coffee or wine, or at the beach. Thank you for providing such quality beach chairs. This is an example of many of the details that are considered for a wonderful stay for guests. The overall experience has set the bar for future ya-ya gatherings. I can't wait to book the house to share and make memories with my immediate family. Thanks for the hospitality the quick responsiveness to all of my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lila P.

Amazing

Loved! Loved! Loved!!! The views are great from all porches. The kitchen/living/dining area is great for everyone to be together. The bedroom level worked perfect for us. While the future bride and her attendants were being entertained on the top level, my husband enjoyed the tv area on the bedroom level. Bedroom level lets one retire for the night without being disturbed by those still up on the upper level. It is a quick walk to the ocean. You can see the point and the activity going on there from the top deck. From the back deck you see the coast guard station. Convenient to great shops and dining but a neighborhood feeling. We loved our week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

The Perfect Home Away from Home!

While this was our family's first stay at the Finnish Line, we hope it will not be our last. This property will not disappoint....it is wonderfully comfortable and beautifully decorated. The master bedrooms are large with sitting space for reading or watching TV. You will not feel crowded or disappointed in this home. The large, open plan, upper level incorporates the kitchen, dining and living spaces and will accommodate a large number of people. The kitchen is amazingly equipped and had everything needed for meal prep, from an instant read thermometer to a rolling pin and all the pots, pans, and baking sheets a non-vacation home would likely have. There are beautiful views of both the ocean and sound from the upper level front and back decks. During our stay, my husband spent many hours on the front upper deck reading and napping. We enjoyed drinks and appetizers on the front deck and made homemade ice cream on the back deck. It is clear the homeowners want your stay in their vacation home to be a positive experience. The property was immaculate and the owners quickly responded to any questions or concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Andy R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

House was dirty but great location

We arrived and the house hadn't been cleaned. The response I received from the property management company was "well you're early". It was 2:45 (3:00 official check in time) and the owner had told us we were good to go and given us the code. A very nice woman and young man arrived to clean about 20 minutes later as an emergency crew. They spent about an hour and were very apologetic. They tried their best but there were still dirty sheets left on one of the beds, hair on the bathroom floors and overall it felt rushed and unclean all week. I had tried to contact the owner through VRBO but messages never went through- I assume they turned that feature off so property management could handle issues. Disappointing start to our trip but the location was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Repeat stay

We had a wonderful time. The beach at this end is large even at high tide. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, we were able to get outside. There is a wonderful path, where I walked everyday, easily accessible for exercise and the men purchased a pass to drive on the beach with all their fishing gear. We are getting older so the unpacking is getting harder bc of the 2 flights of steps necessary to reach the kitchen and living area. The view from the porches is well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Great house but with a design flaw

It is an amazing location. Very clean and a well stocked kitchen. The en-suite rooms were great. The room with single beds was next to the hall bath but the room with the queen bed that shares the hall bath was inconveniently located for someone who needs to use the restroom during the night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Prettiest House on the Block

Beautiful home inside and out! Perfect size for my family (3 adult children, spouse and 2 young grandchildren). The home looked as pictured and met all our expectations. The kitchen was was well stocked and all the beds were very comfortable. We loved sitting around the tables on the outside porches in the mornings for breakfast and evenings for happy hour. Three of the porches were set up with comfortable porch swings or rocking chairs. The ocean breeze and views made it an even more relaxing gathering spot. The location was perfect for a family with small children. Quick walk to the beach and short drive to grocery store and restaurants. We enjoyed walking back to the beach to watch the sunset. Make sure to bring your camera! The sunsets were spectacular. Our stay and vacation were both 5 Star. We would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Great getaway!

Beautiful home & great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great House and Great Location!

Our family has been coming to Emerald Isle for years and love returning to The Point as it offers wide uncrowded beaches and access to shopping and restaurants on and off island. We’ve stayed at Finnish Line multiple times and it has become our go to for our annual vacation, offering well cared for and updated indoor and outdoor spaces. We’re looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

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

Home Away From Home

Our family has stayed at the Finnish Line for many years and it has become like a home away from home! It's perfect for our family of eight! We loved the many updates, both inside and outside, that made the home feel so welcoming. As always, the house was spotless and immaculate. The kitchen was well stocked, even with a large enough pot to make our family beach favorite- Frogmore Stew. The location is perfect, with a short walk to the beach, breathtaking views and lots of bike riding routes. The owners were incredibly accommodating and made us feel like family. We appreciate them sharing their beautiful home with us and we are already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

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

The Point at Emerald Isle

My family and I have stayed at this property since 2007 and have enjoyed every trip. The house is spacious, clean, and situated in the perfect spot where the ocean meets the sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Floyd D., Memphis, TN

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

Great Visit

Excellent location, very clean and well stocked rental home. Great views and close to the beach and other associated activities. Bill was a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett and Leslie C.

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

Vow Renewal and Family Vacation

Finnish Line was nothing short of AMAZING!!! It had everything you needed and could want while vacationing! We looking forward to future trips here!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021