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Beachside Coastal Retreat | Pool, Tennis...

Tidehaven | Fresh Coastal Condo, Walk to Beach + PoolOn Atlantic Beach, the best days feel wonderfully simple—sandy feet after hours by the ocean, ice cream runs to The Circle, salty breezes on the balcony, and evenings that linger just a little...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4 BR Cottage w/ Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar,...

This striking four-bedroom coastal bungalow offers the ideal setting for a calming Emerald Isle hideaway. Located in a peaceful neighborhood just 120 yards from simple beach access, this one-level home combines comfortable living spaces with amazing...

  • 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...

Bright, spacious oceanfront duplex with ...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksOutdoor ShowerWalkway to BeachWifi Throughout Home2 Living Room Areas2nd RefridgeratorPartial Week...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...