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Middle of the Row Duplex, Quiet, and Coz...

Savor the beach in a cavernous, Middle Row duplex that is a short five min. walk to the beach and 1/3 of a mile to the sound access. This well maintained and exceptionally clean duplex offers a completely outfitted kitchen with pots/pans, plates...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront Oasis with Private Pool, Beac...

Welcome to Once Upon a Time – Your Ultimate Beach Retreat with Private Pool and Direct Beach AccessLocated in the highly charming Dolphin Ridge community, Once Upon a Time offers beautiful ocean vistas, ample living space, and painless beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 19
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Oceanfront. Enlarged Deck. Great for fam...

Welcome to Xanadu West! It is an oceanfront duplex with exceptional vistas and is great for families especially with young kids. The duplex sits taller and closer to the ocean than its neighbors which makes for striking vistas! One can see all the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

The Circle at Atlantic Beach

Crystal Coast visitors who want an easy-going day on the seashore can head to one of the most convenient public beach accesses in the region, the Circle at Atlantic Beach. Known as the main “Town Beach” and located in the heart of the...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...