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Grande Villas G8 | Oceanfront Penthouse ...

Grande Villas G8 is a impressive top-floor penthouse located in one of the Crystal Coast’s most esteemed oceanfront communities in Indian Beach. Overlooking the striking Atlantic Ocean and the 22-acre natural habitat known as The Preserve, this...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shady Shack East a 3 BR Oceanfront Duple...

Duplex, 3 BR, 2 B. K * K * 2Q. Island Club linen service with beds made. Shared hot tub. Unobstructed ocean vistas greet you as you enter this oceanfront property. Spiral staircase to top floor, oceanfront primary suite with private bath and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Beachwalk 302 - Oceanfront, 4 Bedroom, 4...

Welcome to Beachwalk Condominiums—an oceanfront gem located in the relaxing beauty of Pine Knoll Shores. Perfectly located for family getaways, this peaceful complex offers direct beach access and is just a short drive from top local attractions...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...