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A Sandy Ridge, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Recently added sound system and 85" OLED TV for the theater room!A Sandy Ridge is straight out of a ideal dream. Landscaped and Decorated to everybody's enjoyment. A Sandy Ridge is a 8 Bedroom, 8 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath Oceanfront House. As though...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Second Row Ocean View Retreat w/ Pool an...

Welcome to "Away From It All," a beautiful 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offering ~3,400 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space across three levels. Located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Emerald Isle, this home is steps away from the beach access...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Victorian New Bern Vacation Rental in Do...

Private Porch w/ Cafe Table | In-Unit LaundryStep back in time at this handsomely restored New Bern vacation rental! Constructed in 1880, this Victorian apartment blends antique appeal with modern amenities, including WiFi and a furnished porch...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...