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Fins East, Oceanfront Duplex in Emerald ...

Fins East is a bright and beachy 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Oceanfront Duplex with marvelous ocean vistas! Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, on the Southern Outer Banks, this home is ideally located to get to all of the sights & sounds in or around our...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming 4BR Cottage | Walk to Beach | O...

Casa Palmera is a gorgeous middle row bungalow offering an simple, casual coastal escape just a short walk from the sandy shores of Atlantic Beach. Ideal for families, couples, or friends, this inviting home is designed for simple, comfortable...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Village West A-14 | Luxury 3BR Townhome ...

Village West Emerald Isle’s newest, thoughtfully designed community space is the ideal combination of beach living, local businesses, and all the amenities you would need. Offering cavernous luxury condos and townhomes. Savor ocean vistas and a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...