Annual Family Vacation
4 of 5We enjoyed our annual family vacation at Emerald Isle. It is the Gem of the Outer Banks. This was our fourth family vacation there. The weather was perfect. We love that there is a lot to do without being over commercialized.
-310debbyp on 05/28/2016
What A House!
5 of 5Oceanfront! Pet Friendly! Pool! Beautifully Decorated! A Dolphin Watch was the perfect house for our family. We have already reserved it for next summer! The house had everything needed and more. We ate every meal outside on the covered deck while watching the waves roll in. We even got to watch dolphins swimming from the deck. There's just something about the ocean air that is so relaxing. Our dogs loved lounging on the upper deck while watching our family on the beach. The beach was not crowded and our college age children enjoyed their space to paddleboard during the day and play kanjam and listen to music at night with the dogs and adults relaxing nearby. We rented bikes for an easy ride to shopping and touring the isle. We had a few minor house problems that were the result of a long summer of rentals. A quick call to Emerald Isle Realty and they were solved. The beds were wonderful along with the gas grill and lighted pool for night time swims and of course the hot tub and pool table. We loved watching the Redskins preseason game in the theater room. We had 2 adults, 5 young adults and 2 dogs and we had all the space in the world. My only suggestion is to get a second refrigerator. This is a great house - do not hesitate a bit when reserving!
-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 08/15/2015
Comfortable stay, needs upgrades
3 of 5This is a fine house for a few families looking to share a home for their beach vacation. It is close to the pier; so, be prepared for crowding on the beach on the weekends as the public access is within walking distance of the house. We were there over Memorial Day weekend and got squeezed out of what started a a quiet spot in front of the home by 10 a.m. Also, the kitchen is small for more than 6 people to stay. They need a second full size refrigerator, unless you want to make 2 grocery trips to last you for the week. And, the kitchen supply is minimal with regard to pots, pans, etc. for those who enjoy cooking at home. Lastly, the sleeper sofa was broken and not able to be used. Otherwise, it was satisfactory for our stay. We enjoyed the heated pool and the covered deck quite a bit.
Thank you for your review of your stay at A Dolphin Watch. It pleases me to know that you enjoyed your stay and the heated pool and covered deck were both a nice retreat. It is true that the beach strand by the pier can get a bit crowded, but this location affords families convenience to shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and everything else that Emerald Isle has to offer. I hope you will visit us again soon!
-A FlipKey verified reviewer on 05/23/2015
