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A private, wooded home in Emerald Isle, ...

Heart of the Sunrise is a cavernous, private, oceanside, saltbox home among the trees with three decks near the Point in Emerald Isle. 3-min. nature walk to the beach on a private path from the neighborhood. Open floor plan on the top floor with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
2 BR steps from beach access, dog-friend...

This freshly modernized 2 bedroom 1 bath dog-friendly duplex is located just steps away from the beach where you can relax, sunbathe, surf fish, and more. You and your guests will appreciate one of the few, quieter and less traveled parts of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Welcome to your perfect pet-friendly Eme...

Welcome to your Emerald Isle beach getaway at 213 Cedar Street. This bright, open, and thoughtfully designed home is ideally suited for modest families or friend groups looking for a casual coastal hideaway in a prime island location.The home is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

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...