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2026 Emerald Isle Nature Spots Guide

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Stay 2 weeks for the price of 1! Oceanvi...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 week minimum stayLocated in Land's EndSaturday to SaturdayOceanviewCommunity Tennis CourtsCommunity PoolBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleOpen and Covered DecksWiFi throughout HomeDESCRIPTION:Welcome to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Red Buffalo| Steps to beach and town.

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Flexible Arrival/Departure Days800 feet to the nearest beach accessBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerDog Friendly (2 max-$150ea)Located off Janell Lane - In the heart of townAppreciate...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Oceanfront duplex with direct beach acce...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPorta-CribPrivate Walkway to BeachWiFi DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Enchantress East! Delight in the sun & sea...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

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...