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Emerald Isle coastal home with ocean vie...

Welcome to Salt Air!Savor our elegant coastal home with ocean vistas and a convenient location, close to shopping, eateries, and a two min. walk to the beach! This cavernous home is newly refreshed and offers an open floor plan with great room...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Windy Dunes, Almost Oceanfront House in ...

Windy Dunes is one of those original classic beach cottages with some updates but keeping the character like the old cypress throughout. Located on an elevated, private lot, it offers convenient parking on Ocean Dr, as well as additional space in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Boho, plant-filled home w/ wood + leathe...

Welcome to our warm, bohemian getaway—located on a hill with handsome vistas and just mins. from everything Emerald Isle has to offer. This clean and comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features natural wood accents, lush plants, a comfortable...

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