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Labor Day available! Pink house with kay...

Hi! Welcome to Kate's Cottage! Our newly refreshed bungalow at Emerald Isle. The home features brand new decks, doors, windows and precious pink siding!Located in the peaceful heart of the Crystal Coast, you won't have to compete for the ideal beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Fanci's Hideout: Charming dog-friendly h...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.This comfortable Carolina coast home is conveniently located mins. from the sandy beach of Indian Beach, ideal for a peaceful ocean hideaway for you and your adored ones. Spend...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach for veritably anyone staying in...

Family cottage located in the heart of E...

Emerald Isle is known for gorgeous beaches, safe cycling trails, and public parks with boating/fishing access creating a pleasant vacation destination. Our 3 bedroom 3 bath with additional sleeping loft bungalow is conveniently located just a short...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...