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Gorgeous Water Views, Fenced In Yard, & ...

3BR+ Oceanside Escape on Fort Macon Rd in Atlantic Beach, NC: 5 min walk to beach & marvelous water vistas! Dog and family friendly with a fenced in backyard, multiple decks, and tons of things to do close by!Feel the best of both worlds—casual...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Family Beach- Family Values

Freshly refreshed kitchen and bath! Our unit is a ground level condo which appears as a traditional townhome design. This unit sleeps a max. of six people. There are two bedrooms with one and half baths. There is a entirely outfitted kitchen...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Charming coastal dog friendly apartment ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape to the striking coastal town of Emerald Isle, NC, and stay at this enchanting dog-friendly home just a short distance from the ocean. This family-friendly getaway offers a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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...