A fully renovated oceanfront duplex with two connected units. Rent one side for your family or take over the whole property for your group.
Two renovated sides of the same oceanfront duplex on Emerald Isle, NC. One beach, two unforgettable stays — or book both and sleep 20 combined.
No service fees when you book direct
Skip the platforms. Book your Emerald Isle beach house rental directly with the owners and keep more money in your vacation budget where it belongs.
Airbnb and VRBO add up to 14% in service fees at checkout. Book directly with Dune Castle and pay none of that.
You will never find a lower rate anywhere else. Direct bookings on this Crystal Coast beach house always get the best available price.
Real people, real answers. Communicate directly with the family who has owned and loved this property for over 25 years.
Full refund when cancelled more than 30 days before arrival. No middleman to complicate the process.
Wake up to the sound of waves and step straight from your deck onto the sand.
Emerald Isle sits on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, a barrier island known for clean, unhurried beaches and water warm enough for the whole family. Unlike the more commercial stretches of the NC coast, Emerald Isle stays quiet. The crowds never take over. At Dune Castle, the Atlantic is literally at your doorstep, no road to cross, no shuttle to wait for. Just your deck, the dunes, and the ocean. Local restaurants, fishing piers, the NC Aquarium, and Beaufort’s historic waterfront are all within easy reach when you’re ready to explore.
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, Dune Castle 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 Dune Castle with other families because we know firsthand what this Crystal Coast duplex rental can mean. We hope it becomes part of your family’s story too.
Years Family Owned Backed by 25 years of loving this property and Emerald Isle, NC every stay reflects that genuine, personal care.
Guests Per Unit Each side of this oceanfront duplex sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably, with room for the whole group to gather.
Average Guest Rating Hundreds of families have stayed, raved, and returned. The reviews speak for themselves.
