At the quiet western tip of Emerald Isle — the end of the map where the island narrows to a point, the beach empties out, giant shells wash ashore, and the sunsets stop guests cold every single evening. Point Oasis is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with multiple wraparound decks, full beach gear, and a host team that leaves birthday cupcakes and welcome baskets before you arrive. 4.95 across 88 reviews. The space ✦ AT A GLANCE 🛺 4-seat golf cart included — beach trips effortless, neighborhood cruising, park right at the access point 🌅 Access to The Point — western tip of Emerald Isle, quietest beach on the island, famous sunsets 🏡 Multiple wraparound decks — every bedroom has its own deck, upper sundeck for sunsets and sunrises 🏖️ Full beach gear included — chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, beach towels, outdoor shower 🐾 Dog friendly — quiet residential street, easy dog walks, $100/pet fee 🧒 Family ready — pack-n-play, highchair, baby gates on stairs, games for all ages 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen — everything for real cooking, well-appointed throughout 📶 195 Mbps WiFi — fast, reliable, great for remote work stays 🛌 Sleeps 7 — two queen bedrooms, bunk/full room, 2.5 baths 🧺 Washer & dryer — pack light, stay longer 🎣 Point Beach vehicle ramp nearby — drive-on beach access for surf fishing 🛒 Optional grocery service available — arrive to a stocked fridge on request Welcome to Point Oasis — The Quiet End of the Island Where the Beach Gets Good. Most of Emerald Isle's vacation rentals are in the middle of things — the restaurants, the shops, the traffic on Emerald Drive. Point Oasis is at the other end of the map entirely, tucked into the quiet residential tip of the island where the road narrows, the oak trees close in, and the beach becomes something different. Nghia from Cary has been vacationing in Emerald Isle every year for years — she chose Point Oasis, walked to The Point for sunset every single evening, and never once got tired of the view. That's what The Point does. The western tip of Bogue Banks is where the ocean meets the sound, where the beach curves and widens into something vast and uncrowded, where giant shells wash ashore that guests haven't seen anywhere else on the island. The water is calm enough for toddlers. The beach is quiet enough in winter to feel like it belongs to you. And on summer evenings, the sunset from The Point is the kind of thing that gets mentioned in reviews by people who didn't come to Emerald Isle expecting to write poetry about a beach. Point Oasis is the house that gets you there — 3 bedrooms, multiple wraparound decks, a fully stocked kitchen and beach kit, and a host team that has earned a 4.95 rating across 88 stays by thinking of everything before you think to ask. 🛺 The Golf Cart — The Detail That Makes Every Beach Trip Effortless At a glance: 4-seat golf cart included · Park directly at the beach access point · Neighborhood cruising on The Point · Must be 21+ to operate · Signed waiver required before use · Not permitted on the beach · Not permitted on Coast Guard Road There is a version of an Emerald Isle beach trip where every morning starts with loading chairs, coolers, towels, and gear into a car, finding a spot, unloading everything, and doing it all in reverse at the end of the day. Point Oasis has a better version.The 4-seat golf cart is included with your stay and changes the logistics of every beach trip from a mild production into something genuinely effortless. Load the cart, drive to the beach access, park right there, and unload steps from the sand. No circling. No carrying everything across a parking lot in the heat. No second trip back to the car for the thing you forgot. The cart parks at the access point and waits while the group is on the beach — and the ride back at the end of the afternoon is the right way to end a beach day at The Point. Beyond the beach runs, the golf cart is the right way to move through the quiet, uncrowded neighborhood at the western tip of Emerald Isle. The Point is exactly the kind of residential neighborhood that rewards slower movement — wide enough streets, low enough traffic, and the kind of coastal character that is best appreciated at cart speed rather than car speed. Evening rides, morning coffee runs, exploring the quietest end of the island — the cart handles all of it. 🌅 The Point — The Feature That Sets This Property Apart At a glance: Western tip of Emerald Isle · Where ocean meets sound · Uncrowded · Giant shells · Calm water ideal for young kids · Famous sunsets · Vehicle drive-on ramp for surf fishing · Walkable from Point Oasis The Point is not just a beach access. It's the geographic end of Emerald Isle — the narrow western tip where Bogue Banks runs out of island and the Atlantic and Bogue Sound converge. The beach here is wider, quieter, and less trafficked than the central island stretches most visitors default to. The shells are larger. The water is calmer. The sunsets are longer and more dramatic because you're watching the sun drop over open water with nothing between you and the horizon. Guests who discover The Point tend not to go anywhere else on the beach for the rest of the trip. Olivia's family found giant shells they'd never seen before. Meg's January visit to the practically deserted beach was breathtaking even in winter. Susan loved how quiet the beach was on this end of the island. Gray from Belmont comes annually for surf fishing specifically because the Point Beach vehicle drive-on ramp is right there — one of the few places on the Crystal Coast where you can drive directly onto the sand. Point Oasis is the closest rental address to all of it — and walkable. 🏡 The Decks — The Outdoor Living Story of Point Oasis At a glance: Multiple levels · Every bedroom has private deck access · Upper wraparound sundeck · Porch swings · Outdoor dining · Sunrise and sunset views · Screened windows throughout for ocean breeze Point Oasis has more usable deck space per bedroom than almost any comparable 3-bedroom property on the island — and the reviews prove guests find it. Kelly from Charleston spent most of her time on the upper porches eating and playing games. Cassie's group lived on the deck outside the dining room every evening. Susan's family spent most of their time on the decks shuttling between the views. Amanda watched the sunrise from the deck and called it genuinely beautiful. The layout works like this: each bedroom has its own private deck or patio access, giving every guest in the house a personal outdoor space. The upper level wraps around the living space with panoramic views and porch swings. The covered areas handle rain and heat. The screened windows throughout the house pull in the ocean breeze even when you're inside. In a house where the outdoor spaces are this good, staying in feels almost as good as going out. 🏖️ Beach Gear — Everything Already Packed At a glance: Beach chairs · Umbrella · Boogie boards · Beach towels · Outdoor shower · Storage area under house · Leave yours at home Amanda from Union, Kentucky put it plainly: leave your beach chairs and boogie boards at home because Point Oasis already provides them. Chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, beach towels — all stored in the space under the house, ready for every beach run. The outdoor shower handles the rinse-off before you come back inside. For families with kids especially, this is the detail that changes the packing calculus entirely. Bobbi Jo from Pennsylvania found the chairs and umbrella in the storage area and didn't have to bring a single beach item from home. When you're traveling with toddlers, that's not a convenience — it's the difference between a manageable trip and a logistics exercise. 🧒 Family Ready — Built for the Whole Trip At a glance: Pack-n-play · Highchair · Baby gates on winder staircases · Games for all ages · Beach gear · Porch swings outside · Optional grocery service · Quiet neighborhood safe for kids Point Oasis has been refined by dozens of family stays into one of the most practically equipped family rentals at this end of the island. The pack-n-play and highchair are on-site and ready. Baby gates are installed on the winder staircases — specifically noted by multiple parents as helpful and reassuring. Games for all ages are stocked indoors. The beach gear is in the storage area under the house. Mackenzie from New York called it perfect for baby and toddler, perfect for a relaxing mom getaway, a 10/10 family rental. Jennifer's family used the optional grocery service to arrive to a stocked fridge — ask Haylee's team at booking about availability and current pricing for this service. One note for families with very young children: the interior winder staircases are steep and narrow with a wedge shape on one side. Baby gates are provided and help significantly, but guests with infants who are newly mobile should be aware of the staircase configuration before arrival. The house is well set up for families — the stairs are the one element that requires attention with very small children.🛌 Three Bedrooms — Comfortable, Private, and Deck-ConnectedAt a glance: Two queen bedrooms · Full-over-full bunk room with additional full bed · 2.5 baths · Each bedroom has private patio/deck access · Updated bedrooms and bathrooms · Vaulted ceilings in upper living space Bedroom 1: Queen bed, private bathroom, ground level — the most accessible room in the house and the one nearest the lower entrance Bedroom 2: Queen bed, large private patio — the deck access here is a genuine room extension, described as a space where you can hear birds, feel the ocean breeze, and take in the salt air without leaving the bedroom Bedroom 3: Full-over-full bunk bed plus additional full bed — the family room, ideal for kids, teenagers, or a third couple traveling together The living space on the upper level is anchored by vaulted ceilings and plush couches with a large Roku TV. Rachel noted the open upstairs living area with vaulted ceilings made the whole space feel larger than the individual room sizes suggest. The kitchen is well-appointed and connects to the dining area, which opens directly to the upper deck — the natural gathering point for every group that stays here. One honest note on room size: The bedrooms at Point Oasis are comfortable and well-appointed but cozy in footprint — the house's strength is in its communal spaces and outdoor living rather than oversized private rooms. Guests who arrive knowing this consistently leave satisfied. The upper living area and decks are where this house really breathes. ⚠️ The Staircases — Read Before Booking At a glance: Winder staircases — wedge-shaped steps, steep, narrow · Not suitable for guests with mobility limitations · Baby gates provided · Exterior staircase between units available for luggage Point Oasis has winder staircases — the kind where one side of each step forms a pie or wedge shape as the stairs turn. They connect the ground-level entrance to the first floor with bedrooms, and the first floor to the upper living level. They are steep and narrow by design, built for space efficiency in a beach house footprint. This detail appears in enough reviews that it deserves its own section rather than a buried disclaimer. Elise from Virginia, Meg from Swannanoa, Stacey from Kinston, and multiple other guests have flagged the stairs specifically — not as a dealbreaker, but as something to know before arrival. The consensus: manageable with care, well worth it for the house and location, genuinely not suitable for guests with mobility limitations, knee issues, or anyone uncomfortable on steep winding stairs. Baby gates are installed at the top floor landing and are helpful for families with young children. For bringing luggage in and out, the exterior staircase shared with Unit A is accessible from outside and easier to navigate with bags — just note it cannot be locked from the shared stairwell interior.If your group includes elderly guests, guests with mobility impairments, or anyone who struggles with stairs, please reach out before booking. Haylee's team is responsive and honest about whether this house is the right fit. 🍳 The Kitchen — Stocked for Real Cooking At a glance: Fully equipped · All cookware · Coffee setup · Dishwasher soap and laundry detergent provided · Paper towels and essentials stocked · Open to dining area · Upper deck access from dining room Point Oasis's kitchen is fully stocked — Amanda from Kentucky noted that coffee, trash bags, paper towels, and laundry detergent were all already there and she didn't need to stop for a single supply on arrival. The kitchen equipment covers real cooking: all cookware, utensils, and pantry basics are in place. Gray's annual surf fishing trips are anchored partly by the fully stocked kitchen for cooking meals and morning coffee without a store run.A note on spices and cooking oils: the kitchen is well-equipped for tools and basics but doesn't stock perishable pantry items — bring your preferred cooking oils, spices, and condiments if your stay involves serious cooking. ✨ The Host Experience — The Detail That Earns 4.95 At a glance: Haylee and Alex · 4.92 Superhost across 552 reviews · Welcome basket · Birthday cupcakes and balloons · Personal carry-in assistance for disabled guest · Proactive pre-arrival communication · Guidebook with local recommendations The reviews at Point Oasis don't just praise the house. They praise the host — specifically, repeatedly, and in terms that go beyond standard Airbnb courtesy language. Lisa from Dover checked in to find birthday cupcakes, candles, balloons, and a banner waiting for her daughter's celebration. Haylee was physically present at check-in and personally carried Lisa's items from the car to the house because Lisa was unable to carry heavy items up the stairs due to a disability. Shannon from her November stay found a welcome basket waiting and described Haylee as someone who genuinely cared about making the stay perfect. Multiple guests mentioned a pre-arrival guidebook with restaurant recommendations, activity suggestions, and area tips that made the trip feel planned rather than improvised. This is what a 4.95 rating looks like in practice. The house earns it. The hosting earns it more. Guest access The entire Unit B is yours — all three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, upper living space, all decks and patios, and the space under the house with beach gear storage. Smart lock keyless entry with your unique door code provided 24 hours before check-in. About the building: Point Oasis is Unit B of a duplex. Unit A is a separately owned property on the left side of the building. You share the driveway entrance with Unit A and have access to the internal shared stairwell between the units — useful for moving through the building but note that the doors to the shared stairwell lock from inside and keys are not provided for those doors. Your main point of entry is always the private Unit B entrance where the keypad is located. Other things to note CHECK-IN: 4:00 PM CHECK-OUT: 10:00 AM GOLF CART The golf cart may be operated by guests 21 years of age or older only. A signed waiver is required before the cart is used — this will be provided in your welcome guide and must be completed before your first ride. Please ensure all drivers in your group have reviewed and signed the waiver. The cart is not permitted on the beach at any time — please use the access point parking area and walk to the sand from there. The cart is not permitted on Coast Guard Road — please keep all rides within the residential neighborhood and the beach access area. Both of these restrictions are in place for the safety of your group and the community. They are firm and non-negotiable. Guests found operating the cart on the beach or on Coast Guard Road may have cart access revoked for the remainder of the stay. EARLY CHECK-IN / LATE CHECKOUT Not automatically available. Requests require host approval and a $100 fee. THE STAIRCASES Winder staircases connect all three levels — steep, narrow, wedge-shaped steps. Not suitable for guests with mobility limitations. Baby gates provided for families with young children. Please read the dedicated staircase section above before booking. THE BUILDING Unit B of a duplex. Shared driveway with Unit A (separately owned). Shared internal stairwell between units — doors lock from inside, no keys provided. Private entrance to Unit B is your main point of entry. PETS Dogs welcome with a $100/pet fee. Quiet residential neighborhood — easy for dog walks. Please use the outdoor shower to rinse dogs after beach visits. PARKING 4 parking spots available in the shared driveway. Park next to Unit B only — do not block the main driveway entry. TRASH Trash cans located on the backside of the building. SAFETY Fire extinguisher and first aid kit both located in the pantry. Carbon monoxide alarm present. Nearby body of water — please supervise children near the sound. HOUSE RULES No smoking on the property. Maximum 7 guests. Exterior security cameras on property.