Family-friendly vacation rentals in Carteret County

Pj’s place met our expectations. Beautiful location. Beautiful view from 3rd floor balcony! Had a great family vacation! Will be back again!

This is our second time staying at Deb and Paul’s condo. The host is very responsive and check-in and check-out were quick and easy. It’s in a great location within A Place at the Beach. Our family loves it here!

Diane’s condo was absolutely amazing. The ocean view was spectacular. The condo was spacious, uncluttered, and exceptionally clean. Diane was extremely easy to communicate with and responded quickly to all of my emails. I would definitely chose to stay at Diane’s property again.

We had a wonderful family vacation in Atlantic Beach! Grice, our host has a beautiful convenient place with fun amenities and a very short walk to the beach! He was very helpful and fast to respond if we needed any info! The local restaurants were yummy and a short distance from our condo. There were places we could even walk to! We would highly recommend staying here and we hope to return ourselves! Thank you Grice for everything! sincerely, The Forman family

The furniture and beds are a little outdated but the condo is very cute and in a good location. It was easy to get in and the front desk people were very polite. The outdoor pool wasn’t open, that would have been nice to know before, but over all it was a nice getaway.

We had a wonderful time, and the view of the ocean from this unit was incredible.

Amazing oceanfront property! Walk from the living room to the deck to the beach! Good sized kitchen with lots of necessities. I think the only two ‘negatives’ would be the lack of bathrooms (which was clear in the description) and the ac not being able to cool the place down to an acceptable sleep temperature (like 69). Otherwise, this place was quiet, great location for bike riding, endless ocean views, and plenty of room for everyone!!!

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at one of Glenda’s homes in Oriental. She is a great host, and puts a lot of extra thought into making sure the homes are inviting and comfortable. This was the perfect house for us for a long wknd. We were able to walk to everything. I highly recommend booking the trip!

This home exceeded our expectations! The location of this home was just beautiful. The home itself was very roomy yet cozy for 2 families with 3 children to enjoy. It was also super clean. This Airbnb had the best equipped kitchen i’ve ever seen in a rental with plenty of good quality pots, pans, dishes bowls, various glassware for cocktails, and grilling tools. Even plenty of plastic dishes for kids, ziplock bags and plastic wrap! No detail was forgotten. There are plenty of areas to enjoy meals or just hang out inside the house , out on the deck or on the patio. I also wanted to mention there were plenty of towels, extra pillows and bedding for all 7 of us. I didn’t have any issues but reached out to Matthew to let him know we were very pleased with his home and he responded right away. Matthew’s home provided us with the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful family vacation in Emerald Isle and we look forward to visiting again in the future.

Great stay for my family and two dogs. Ashley was quick and easy to text with. Ideal location. Easily walk to beach. Would stay again and hope to do so.

Place was clean, had a great location, and great for a large group stay for multiple days. No complaints.

What a perfect gem! Such a convenient location and a perfect and welcoming place. Scott was great, from proactive communication before our stay to keeping us updated while we were at dinner about a power outage caused by Helene! I don’t have enough good things to say, we’ll definitely be back

Clean, bright, comfortable place in a good location. Short walk to the beach and the pool is practically in the backyard.

Jays place is an excellent place to stay for a family of 2 or 3. Our family is a family of 4 including one 20 month old and a 3 year old. Jay was so kind to let us use the playpen that was in the shared laundry room but it this rental wasn’t quite big enough as they take naps and need a quiet place to lay. This does not affect our review since it’s something I should have paid better attention to. With that being said, the coolest part of our trip was watching the fighter jets fly above the house every morning (alert: if you’re fearful of loud noises, beware). Not sure if they fly that often or if it was just the time of year but nonetheless it was incredible. The rental was stocked with linen, towels, paper towels, toilet paper, and the kitchen essentials. I especially appreciated the left over spices that other tenants left when they were done, and I did the same with popcorn and paper plates. The park was practically in the back yard and we walked over to it everyday. The grill was wonderful as we used it a couple times. Jays responses was always very quick and answered. If it were just me and my husband next time I would absolutely rent this place again.

Jillian's space was an excellent find. We have stayed in the complex before (booked through a local agent), but always on a lower floor. Jillian's place gives a beautiful view of the beach rather than the dunes. Easy in and out. Any issues were quickly resolved...in fact we facetimed to resolve a tv connection glitch. Kitchen is stocked with plenty of pots and pans, dishes, etc. I always travel with my nutribullet so didn't look for a blender. TONS of linens, blankets, and extra towels. All the comforts of a home away from home. Beach chairs, umbrells, and sand toys available for use. Note: Top floor means walking 3 flights of steps so do not book if you have any walking issues. Better note: If time allows and you are looking for a self guided excursion I highly recommend Island Ferry Adventures out of Beaufort. I took 2 tours through them. The first to Sand Dollar Island and the second to Bird Shoals. I found sand dollars and shells at each, though Bird Shoals was my favorite!

The condo was exactly what my wife and I were looking for. Quiet and close to the beach.

The setting is stunning--up on a bluff overlooking the Neuse River, with a great view of sunsets and a dock for fishing, chillin' or launching her kayaks. The cottage is quirky and authentic and a fun place to spend a few days. It's cozy in a comforting way and has everything you need. If you're looking for something a little remote, with a great, peaceful view, to get away and be alone for a father-son/mother-daughter break, or to hunker down with friends or your significant other, this is it.

This condo makes you feel right at home. It’s conveniently located with a short walk to the beach. Mike responded quickly and provided amazing recommendations. He makes you feel at home! Everything was very clean. We loved our stay here! Definitely recommend it and we will be back next year!!

We enjoyed our stay. Terri and David’s place had everything we needed and the view of the marina was beautiful. We would return again!

My husband and I spent 3 nights here, exploring local beaches and restaurants, as well as to use it as a jump off place to visit Cape Lookout lighthouse. If that interests you, plan ahead and buy ferry tickets the day before. The local beaches were nice, but not a lot of beach, especially at or close to high tide. The condo was nice, beds comfy, easy access to the beach. Used the back deck a lot to enjoy the ocean view, which is limited, but still nice.

We loved staying here! The house was clean and comfortable. The view was amazing and the convenience of having the dock right off the deck was great. The view was awesome and peaceful. We will definitely be back!

We spent a beautiful weekend at Robin’s house and enjoyed everything that the house and surrounding area had to offer. The house setting is in a wonderful location with shaded decks and great views of coastal woodland, very peaceful atmosphere. The house had enough room for a large family and all things were provided for a great vacation. Short walk to pool or beach and all things needed for a great beach day. We would definitely stay again and recommend to all. 😎