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3BR - Dogs OK! Near the Pointe ~ Hello S...

Unwind and Recharge at This Charming Oceanside Cottage in Dolphin Ridge Feel the best of coastal living in this delightfully refreshed 3-bedroom + additional room, 2-bathroom bungalow. Location: Located in the private, gated community of Dolphin...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Marsh Mellow: Modern coastal home wi...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Appreciate unblocked vistas of the marsh and the sound every day when you call this Atlantic Beach home your next vacation destination! Any day can be a beach day as the surf and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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Pack up your clothes, toiletries, and food - we've got the rest covered in this beach home with TONS of additional amenities! Perfectly located in Atlantic Beach, NC, this pretty home offers a great location with the community pool just steps...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach for veritably anyone staying in...

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...