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Ocean-View Apt in Emerald Isle - Walk to...

The search for the ideal beach getaway ends here at 'God's Gift Oceanview!' Located in the coastal town of Emerald Isle, NC, this 1-bed, 1-bath vacation rental features painless access to everything on your itinerary. Soak up the sun mere moments...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
South ACK-Lil bit of Nantucket in Beaufo...

Ideal choice for boaters, bikers, and golf cart lovers. Pet friendly too! This home is a duplex, one unit upstairs and one unit downstairs. South ACK is the UPSTAIRS unit. Pretty vistas included from the upstairs porch. There is no elevator, FYI...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Ocean-view condo with beach access, pool...

Fabulous resort amenities and an unbeatable beachfront location are yours when you book this striking ocean-view condo! From direct beach access to an outdoor pool, and sports courts, plenty of sun-soaked entertainment is available on-site. When...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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...