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Pet-friendly, Centrally Located, Walk to...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, this pet-friendly, first-floor condo is close to everything. The lifeguarded beach at the Atlantic Beach Circle is a short 5 min. walk (just 3 blocks!), as are numerous eateries, a pet-friendly biergarten w...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Blue Water, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Savor the view of seemingly countless Blue Water in this 7-Bedroom, 5-Bath home on three living levels. Located in the exclusive Dolphin Ridge subdivision at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac street on an oceanfront "rear key" lot. Private oceanfront...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Surf Daze: Waterfront Pool House + Tiny ...

Surf Daze – Features at a Glance:3 bedrooms + additional tiny home bedroom3 full indoor bathrooms + entirely enclosed outdoor bathroomKing, Queen, Full, and Two Twin beds (sleeps up to 8)Garage hangout with ping pong, mini split A/C, and TVPrivate...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...