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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Emerald Isle, NC

Flatwaters Paddling
‪2 min drive‬
Emerald Isle Adventures
‪5 min drive‬
The Sweet Spot
‪5 min drive‬
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
‪57 min drive‬

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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.

"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

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Flatwaters Paddling. Enjoy features like a water park and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 2-minute drive from Flatwaters Paddling and 5 minutes from Emerald Isle Adventures

"The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly "The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now!.

Property manager

Kenn or Gail Knapp

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach loungers

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
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

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 lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

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 park
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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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!

"The Sailfish" - 2nd row to the ocean available in 2025, book now! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O.

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rand M.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheran M.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie J., Euless, TX, USA

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliana G.

8 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

27 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Currie D.

10 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy G P.

5 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

emily p.

27 Jun 2021

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

cheryl k.

23 Aug 2020

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

26 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

17 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach blast!

This is such an amazing property for a large family or multiple couples! Great use of the space. Perfect access to the beach and a great view of the beach from the second floor deck. Gail was delightful to deal with. The house was clean, the furniture was a little outdated but still very usable. The ping-pong table was a huge hit! We would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019