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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Emerald Isle, NC
  • Place, Emerald Isle Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the area

Emerald Isle

With a stay at this vacation home in Emerald Isle, you'll be steps from Emerald Isle Beach and a 3-minute drive from Flatwaters Paddling. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Emerald Isle Adventures and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from The Sweet Spot.

What's nearby

  • Emerald Isle Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Emerald Isle Adventures - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Emerald Plantation - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center - 46 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 37 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marks Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bogue Sound Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Velvet Anchor Bottle Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf's Up Grill And Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Hut Grill - ‬5 min drive

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 Emerald Isle A-Frame • 2nd Row • Modern Surf Retreat

Bodhi's Retreat - A Rare, Stylish & Modern Beach Escape on Emerald Isle!
Steps to Beach • Stylishly Restored A-Frame • Dog Friendly • Bikes Included

Welcome to Bodhi's Retreat, a one-of-a-kind A-frame on Emerald Isle that has been beautifully restored and modernized into a true oasis! Second row from the beach, Bodhi's Retreat is a stone's throw from public beach access with a beautiful tree-lined path to the beach. A rare beach A-frame, this stylishly upgraded home creates a boutique-style beach retreat unlike anything else on Emerald Isle.

Perfect for couples, friends, or small family gatherings, Bodhi's Retreat offers a unique alternative to the mega-mansions that dominate the island--warm, stylish, modern comforts and upgrades, and memorable from the moment you arrive.

Location, location, location! Just steps from a lovely public beach access, you'll stroll to the ocean along a serene tree-canopied path--one of Emerald Isle's hidden gems. Spend your days playing in the surf, fishing, shelling, or reading under the sun. When you're ready for restaurants, ice cream, or shopping, the island's central district is just 3.2 miles away. We provide beach cruisers so you can enjoy Emerald Isle's well-maintained bike path that runs the length of the island.

About the Home
This A-Frame is "small but mighty" with soaring ceilings and an airy open layout that feels bright, relaxing, and inviting.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Primary Suite - Ground Floor
Spacious master bedroom with king bed and full bathroom. Large smart TV, chest of drawers, and spacious closet.
• Loft Bedroom - Upper Level (top of the A)
A loft bedroom overlooks the main living space on the second floor and features two twin beds. IMPORTANT! PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS OF THE MODULAR STAIRS TO THE 2ND BEDROOM IN THE LOFT.

Bathrooms
• Two full bathrooms, each with showers. One connected to the master bedroom on the ground floor and one on the second floor in the main living area. The bathroom connected to the master bedroom features double shower heads.
• Brand new outdoor shower for rinsing off sandy feet and salty hair.

Features & Amenities
• Stylishly restored interior with open living/dining/kitchen space
• Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized electric stove and oven, stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, large sink, and Margaritaville margarita machine!
• Kitchen also includes a Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster, slow cooker, high end culinary knives, steak knives, and premium cookware
• Wine fridge nook with record player and Bluetooth speaker, and record library
• High speed, reliable internet
• Linens provided (bed linens, bath towels, kitchen linens - please bring your own beach towels)
• Dog friendly - your well-behaved pup can join you.
• Newly landscaped backyard
• Outdoor seating for morning coffee or evening cocktails under solar string lights
• Generously sized Weber gas grill
• Smart TVs for streaming
• Plenty of driveway parking
• Washer & dryer

Dog Friendly
We are dog lovers at Bodhi's Retreat! We happily welcome your well-behaved dog to join you on vacation. Emerald Isle allows leashed dogs on the beach year-round, making this the perfect getaway for you and your pup.

Why Guests Love Bodhi's Retreat
• Unique A frame - there's a reason A frames have a cult following!
• Steps to one of the prettiest beach paths on the island
• Relaxing, memorable, and perfectly sized - thoughtfully designed
• Bike-friendly location with bikes provided
• Ideal location, a short drive or bike ride to restaurants, shops, grocery stores, etc!

We allow a maximum of 4 guests. The house is a no-smoking zone. IMPORTANT! PLEASE REVIEW PHOTOS OF THE MODULAR STAIRS TO THE 2ND BEDROOM IN THE LOFT.

If you love the coast and are looking for a quiet, stylish, unique, and relaxing beach retreat, we hope you'll inquire about Bodhi's Retreat.
CAMERA DISCLOSURE: We have exterior security cameras for the security and safety of our property. We do not have interior cameras. We trust our guests to take care of the property and treat it as their own.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Emerald Isle A-Frame • 2nd Row • Modern Surf Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful space. Many thoughtful details. High quality towels, sheets, kitchen supplies. Great deck. Private landscaping. Utilitarian, clean design. California surf vibe. We brought bikes and 2 nice beach cruisers were provided. This alone elevated our stay! Short walk to the beach. We could hear the ocean from the deck. Surprisingly loud. We loved playing albums - Johnny Cash. The space is small, intentional and maximized. We hope to return. Small snafu with lock, but owners were extremely responsive. This house does permit dogs as does the beach. We did not realize and our allergic family member seemed to land his luggage on the bit of floor that got missed by a vacuum. Some sneezing! Still worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026