Escape to Emerald Isle, a secluded couples-only beach sanctuary where sun and tranquility meet. Enjoy a relaxing walk or take the shared golf cart to the nearby free beach access just 1/2 mile away. Savor local restaurants, breweries, and shops within walking distance of your 5-star suite.
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Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 20 sq m
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace
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About this property
Suite Retreat: Queen Suite, Near Beach, Hot Tub, Golf Cart
Welcome to Flip Flop Suites — Emerald Isle's only exclusively couples retreat! Tucked away from the noise, our sanctuary (located ½ mile from the beach) is designed for romance, intimacy, and pure relaxation. Each private suite features your own hot tub, fire pit, and patio with privacy curtains — everything you need to recharge and reconnect. Whether you're celebrating a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday, or simply escaping together, this is your perfect coastal haven.🩴
The space
🌊 EMERALD ISLE'S #1 COUPLES-ONLY RETREAT
Emerald Isle voted #2 beach in the South by USA Today. Escape to Flip Flop Suites — a private sanctuary designed exclusively for couples. No children. No pets. Just you, your person, and pure relaxation. 💗
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🏖️ GETTING TO THE BEACH
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Free beach access is just ½ mile away! You have options: Walk, ride our complimentary beach cruiser bikes, or hop on the shared golf cart. Want your own ride? Add the mini golf cart for just $59/day.
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✅ EVERY SUITE INCLUDES
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🚗 Private parking & private entrance
👩❤️👨 Private patio with couples' loungers
🛁 Private Hot tub (your very own, with privacy curtains)
🚲 Complimentary beach cruiser bikes
🛺 Shared limo golf cart (reserve up to 4 hrs/day)
🏖️ Beach gear (chairs, Shibumi shade & towels)
🍔 Shared grilling station (Blackstone griddle)
✨ His and her spa robes and slippers
🤍 Luxury towels & linens
🍽️ Dinnerware, toaster, blender
☕ Coffee bar (fully stocked, K-Cups or brew)
🍪 Homemade sweets & snack basket
🔥 Fire pit
🔥 Indoor fireplace
❄️ Bedside fan
📶 High-speed wireless
🪥 Toiletry basket (Forgot something? We've got you covered).
Your own private limo golf cart to the beach and back
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⏰ EARLY & LATE OPTIONS
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🕑 Early check-in (2 PM) — $29 (when available)
🕚 Late checkout (11 AM) — $29 (when available)
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🌟 SO MUCH TO SEE & DO
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🎣 Fishing | ⛵ Sunset cruises | 🚣 Kayaking
🥾 Hiking | 🎵 Live music | ⛳ Putt-putt
💦 Water park | 🍺 Breweries | 🍽️ Restaurants
🛍️ Beach shops — many within walking distance!
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👫 GROUP BOOKINGS
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Book all three suites for your bridal party, friend group, or multiple couples. Perfect for shared celebrations in a private, secluded setting. Message host to arrange.
Guest access
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🚪 YOUR PRIVATE ENTRANCE
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Enter through your own private first-floor entrance with electronic keypad access. (Note: entrance door is 28 " wide.)
🚗 Your dedicated parking spot is just steps from the door — making it easy to unload and start enjoying your getaway right away.
🚙 Need extra space? There's an additional parking spot in the corner of the driveway for a second vehicle — car, truck, or small boat.
Other things to note
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📋 HOUSE RULES
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⌚Check-in: 4 PM | Checkout: 10 AM
🐾 NO PETS
No pets of any kind are allowed in the suite or on the property. Violation results in a $500 non-refundable fee or immediate cancellation.
🔞 MINIMUM AGE
Primary renter must be at least 25 years old. Guests under 25 may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
👶 NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
🚬 SMOKING & VAPING
Outside only, please.
👫 MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
Suite accommodates a maximum of 2 guests. Additional guests may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
🚫 NO UNREGISTERED GUESTS
Unregistered guests may result in cancellation of your reservation or remainder of stay.
🙋 NO VISITORS
No visitors allowed on the premises without prior host approval.
🌙 QUIET HOURS
10 PM – 8 AM
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🚗 PARKING
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Two parking spaces are provided — one vehicle per space.
Spot #1 — Located by the suite entrance (car, truck, or SUV)
Spot #2 — Located in the corner of the driveway (car, truck, SUV, or small boat)
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📷 SECURITY CAMERAS
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There are two exterior audio/video cameras on the property.
📍 Camera #1 — Top of front steps, facing the steps and driveway only
📍 Camera #2 — Patio post, facing the entrance door and parking spot only
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Bicycles
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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Emerald Isle is home to this vacation home. Hammocks Beach State Park and Emerald Isle Woods Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Salty Pirate Water Park and Emerald Forest Golf. Emerald Isle Adventures and The Sweet Spot are also worth visiting. Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide
Is Suite Retreat: Queen Suite, Near Beach, Hot Tub, Golf Cart pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Suite Retreat: Queen Suite, Near Beach, Hot Tub, Golf Cart?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Suite Retreat: Queen Suite, Near Beach, Hot Tub, Golf Cart?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Suite Retreat: Queen Suite, Near Beach, Hot Tub, Golf Cart located?
Situated in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Emerald Isle Woods Park and Salty Pirate Water Park. Emerald Isle Beach and Emerald Plantation are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Suite Retreat: Queen Suite, Near Beach, Hot Tub, Golf Cart Reviews
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The Suite was perfect in every way. Spotlessly clean, great interior design providing everything needed, including a hot tub! lLocation a short walk away from the beach and close to restaurants. Hosts were wonderful, very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend for a couples getaway!
We had great time at Flip Flop Suites. The place is great! We slept like babies in the comfy bed. There was wine and cookies for us when we arrived. There plenty of TV options. Bikes and gilf carts to check out the area. The beach was awesome. Johnathan and Carolyn were awesome host. We hope to come back and see them again.
We stayed for my wife’s birthday weekend- very much on point with what she wanted to do. Relaxation and resting. Very quiet location with privacy. Good food all around and beach is close as well. We have this on our radar for future getaways!
we really enjoyed staying at this cut little VRBO
the hosts thought of all the right things to make or stay warm and inviting .. right down to the small bottle of white wine and the chocolates
we recommend this place to anyone looking for nice little break from the everyday
thank you
Very clean, organized and comfortable location. Host are wonderful to work with and will provided any assistance you need. This was a second stay and plan to make it an annual event. Highly recommend.
Everything was perfect!!! Such a romantic and beautiful get away! Really enjoyed spending our anniversary there! Carolyn and Jonathan were wonderful!!! Everything was well stocked and clean!!!! We love Emerald Isle!!!
Excellent stay. Attentive to detail. Great location, Definitely recommend this location to anyone wanting to visit Emerald Isle . Her attention to detail is just amazing. We liked the location so well, we already booked again for next year. .
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Suite Retreat. Decorated cute, comfy bed and everything you need for a short beach trip. We appreciated the beach towels, chairs, cooler, hot tub and complimentary golf cart. Jonathan & Carolyn were very pleasant and quickly responded to a few questions. We look forward to staying here again. Very close to everything you need in EI.
This property was everything we could have asked for and more! Very private, personalized and close to the beach! Carolyn & Jonathan offered 5 star services and they are the sweetest people. We will definitely be back!
My husband and I stayed for his birthday. We had the best time! We fished, rode bikes for the first time in years, loved the golf cart, ate delicious food, and couldn't have asked for nicer hosts or accommodations! They were so quick to help with anything we needed. I will definitely refer others. Thank you both for a wonderful stay!
Beautifully decorated. Wonderful amenities. Perfect location being super close to the beach and various restaurants. The hosts Carolyn and Jonathon were amazing and absolutely lovely people! They really go out of their way to make you feel welcome and important. They do whatever they can to make your stay enjoyable/special. We loved our visit and would definitely stay again.
This was a return trip to our favorite vacation rental. We needed to get away to a place we knew we could relax and enjoy. Thank you Jonathon and Carolyn for being the perfect host. Everything was immaculate and everything that you provided made our stay so special. The relaxing days sitting out on the patio was perfect and the welcoming brownies were delicious! We will be back very soon! Always love staying here. You make us feel like family.
Everything we needed, was there, snanks, coffee and Alexa. Which really added to the already romantic setting. We shopped, fished and walk the beaches. We returned to enjoy a warm shower wine and hot tub just for us. Access to a golf cart, beach chairs, bikes. I highly recommend this little get away to anyone. Handsdown the best place we have ever stayed at.
Charles H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great getaway from the hustle and bustle! It’s within walking distance to the beach, ice cream and a beach shop! This property offers a shared golf cart to use to get to the beach and back, and bikes! Nice and quiet! Loved the decor inside , great lighting and decorating is top notch! Everything you need is there! Wish we booked for a longer stay! Great hosts!
Carolyn and Jonathan have created the BEST place for couples to connect and recharge! From the moment we stepped out of the car, we knew the weekend was going to be special. Everything was exactly as pictured and so much more. Having the golf cart available (at no charge) was wonderful for the times we wanted to enjoy the beach.
I just can't say enough about this paradise, see it for youself, you won't be disappointed.
This has been the best getaway, every detail in the suite was thought of and detailed with lots of love! They had so much provided within the suite that I didn’t have to worry about bringing anything but myself and clothes. The shared golf cart was such a great add, but the bikes were just as wonderful. It’s such a short ride that I enjoyed biking a lot. I needed a little getaway to refresh and rejuvenate my soul and this place did that for me. I loved it so much that I was so sad that I had to leave. It was such a nice relaxing environment and I hope someday I can make it back!
I can’t say enough about how wonderful the suite retreat was for a mother-daughter treat after my daughter’s semester abroad. The decor was so relaxing with easy access to the beach, park with a shady, woodsy walk and frisbee golf, and restaurants. We used the bikes daily and were at the beach in minutes. For a home with 3 units plus the owner’s residence, it was amazingly private. My daughter and I loved to come home from the beach and chill on the patio lounge chairs! I loved it so much that I can’t wait to bring my husband for a couple’s getaway!
I wasnt even looking at NC but the picture of this house popped in my search and grabbed my attention.
I am glad that happened because the house was very beautiful and cozy and just right for me and my husband.
You can't go wrong with this place if you just want to get away by yourself or a partner.
On the plus side, the beach is approximately 7 minutes away and there are many places to go nearby for meals.
The owners, although I met them very briefly, were very nice. They made sure to send me a welcome text message, which I appreciated.
Again, you will not be disappointed if you come and stay at this place. Hubby and I will definitely be back, which is saying a lot because I don't like long distance driving (we traveled 6 hours)!
The pictures were very deceiving. The place was spotless but extremely small. We thought there was a kitchenette, but there was not. We had not anticipated eating out for every meal.
But as I said, it was extremely cozy and nice. Could use a fan on patio, air for a little stuffy.
Bikes and golf cart were awesome. We used both quite a bit. Bed was super comfortable. Sitting room was also nice.
Overall, a very nice weekend away.
Loved it.
We had a wonderful stay here! The location was perfect. Tucked into a neighborhood so it was quiet at night but so close to the beach and many restaurants. Having the golf cart made it even easier to get to the beach! And they provided everything we needed for the beach. A shade thing, beach chairs, a cooler and even beach towels! All we needed to pack for the trip was our clothes. The suite was very clean and check in couldn’t have been more seamless. The hosts were so welcoming and left any information we needed. The patio hot tub was a nice bonus and very private. The kitchen is small but we did not intend on eating in or making food at the suite. The mini fridge held our drinks and that was all we needed. We enjoyed using the bikes to explore more too. Honestly I have zero complaints about our stay and hope to return soon!
We had a fantastic week long stay. All the necessities were included- the beach chairs and shade, blender, coffee machine, fridge, and use of golf cart and were especially helpful. The bed was maybe the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. Everything was labeled, the tv worked and had access to all the on-demand apps we use at home. The location is not on the beach but close enough to walk if needed (but we used the cart due to my bum ankle). The hosts were as nice as could be but gave us space to enjoy and relax. Restaurants, shops, and grocery within 3 min drive- laundry mat about 10 min but fun to see local areas like historic Swansboro. Very clean and accessible. Shower wasn’t super strong but the water stayed hot for both of us and our skin was soft the entire week :) People in NC were some of the nicest people I’ve ever encountered- great stay!