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Steps to Beach: Bright Emerald Isle Retr...

2,200 Sq Ft | Ocean Vistas | Board Games Supplied | Stargazing Nights | Dog Friendly w/ FeeWelcome to your next North Carolina coastal hideaway at this 4-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, where sun, sand, and relaxation meet! Just 1...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Bubbles Up Surf Shack-3 BD Dog Friendly-...

As soon as you pull into the Bubbles Up Surf Shack, just exhale and relax. Appreciate a classy experience at this centrally-located gem. This home has a retro feel with classic beach albums on the walls and surfboard decor. Renovated in 2024 with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sandtoesha West, Ocean and Sound Views!

This appealing beach home, named "Sandtoesha," offers a extravagant home sanctuary ideal for your dream beach hideaway. Appreciate spectacular vistas of the ocean and sound as you relax on one of the cavernous outdoor balconies. Inside, you 'll find...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...