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2026 Emerald Isle Birding Spots Guide

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5-Bedroom Beach Getaway with Ocean Views...

5 Bedrooms | 3 Baths | Sleeps 124 Queens • 1 Bunk • 2 TwinsLinens included with beds madeUnwind and relax in this roomy 5-bedroom beach getaway featuring a private saltwater pool (NEW for 2026-roughly 26x12!) and striking ocean vistas. Just a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Renovated Cottage with Private Free Ocea...

Exclusive, complimentary, private ocean front gated parking lot with an outdoor shower and boardwalk to the beach. Avoid hordes, lines, and paying for parking! When headed to the beach with chairs, cooler, towels, etc it's nice to drive over and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Family friendly oceanfront townhome only...

Your Atlantic Beach adventure begins at this 4-bedroom townhome. Inside, guests find three queen beds and two twin beds, ideal for families or groups. Four bathrooms offer plenty of space and convenience, each equipped with a hair dryer. The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...