No service fees when you book direct
Skip the platforms. Book directly with the owners and keep more money in your vacation budget where it belongs.
Airbnb and VRBO charge up to 14% in service fees. Book direct and pay none of that.
You will never find a lower rate anywhere else. Direct bookings always get the best available price.
Real people, real answers. Communicate directly with the family who has cared for this property for 25 years.
Full refund when cancelled more than 30 days before arrival. No middleman to complicate the process.
Breathe the salt air, watch dolphins play offshore, and fall asleep to the sound of waves on Emerald Isle.
Emerald Isle is one of North Carolina’s most beloved barrier islands, known for quiet, uncrowded beaches and a peaceful family atmosphere. Dunecastle sits directly on the Atlantic with the sand just steps from your deck. Local restaurants, golf, fishing, shops, and the NC Aquarium are all minutes away.
Hundreds of families have made Dune Castle part of their story.
"Absolutely breathtaking. The view from the deck is something I will never forget. We woke up every morning to dolphins right in front of the house. Will be back every year."
"We rented both sides for a family reunion with 20 people. East and West together worked perfectly. The renovated kitchen is gorgeous. Cannot recommend this place enough."
"The renovated bathrooms and kitchen are stunning. You can tell the owners truly care. Beach access is as good as it gets on the island. Pure paradise from arrival to checkout."
"Third year back. Kids love the loft bunkbeds and the ocean deck. Saved several hundred dollars booking directly instead of through Airbnb. The owners respond instantly."
"Brought our dog and the whole family. The outdoor shower after beach days was perfect. Emerald Isle is such a gem and Dune Castle is the best spot on the island."
"Third year back. Kids love the loft bunkbeds. Saved several hundred dollars booking directly. The owners are incredibly responsive and care about every detail of your stay."
"Brought our dog and the whole family. The outdoor shower after beach days was perfect. Emerald Isle is such a gem and Dune Castle is the best spot on the island."
"Absolutely breathtaking. The view from the deck is something I will never forget. We woke up every morning to dolphins right in front of the house. Will be back every year."
"We rented both sides for a family reunion with 20 people. East and West together worked perfectly. The renovated kitchen is gorgeous. Cannot recommend this place enough."
"The renovated bathrooms and kitchen are stunning. You can tell the owners truly care. Beach access is as good as it gets on the island. Pure paradise from arrival to checkout."
"Third year back. Kids love the loft bunkbeds and the ocean deck. Saved several hundred dollars booking directly instead of through Airbnb. The owners respond instantly."
"Brought our dog and the whole family. The outdoor shower after beach days was perfect. Emerald Isle is such a gem and Dune Castle is the best spot on the island."
"Third year back. Kids love the loft bunkbeds. Saved several hundred dollars booking directly. The owners are incredibly responsive and care about every detail of your stay."
"Brought our dog and the whole family. The outdoor shower after beach days was perfect. Emerald Isle is such a gem and Dune Castle is the best spot on the island."
Nearly 25 years ago, we fell in love with Emerald Isle when our girls were still young. What started as a family beach escape became something much more. Over the years, Dunecastle has been the backdrop for countless special memories: birthday celebrations, family reunions, and milestones we will never forget. Our daughter Ashlie even said her vows right there on the sand in front of the cottage.
Today we are blessed with 11 grandchildren, and there is nothing quite like watching their faces light up when the dolphins swim and jump just offshore. We share Dunecastle with other families because we know firsthand what this place can mean. We hope it becomes part of your family’s story too.
