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3rd Row Oceanview Duplex,beach and commu...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerWiFi throughout HomeDESCRIPTION:Welcome to Emerald Cay West! This Perfectly pleasant 3rd row 1/2 duplex has great ocean vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Seaside Villas 18, Almost Oceanfront Dup...

Escape to the ideal oceanside getaway at Oceanside Villas 18, a elegant Almost Oceanfront Duplex featuring 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, thoughtfully designed for families and friends to relax, reconnect, and relax. Located in the relaxing Oceanside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Island Retreat, The Ultimate Emerald Isl...

Discover Heaven at "Island Retreat" - Your Ultimate Emerald Isle Getaway!Welcome to your dream vacation on the charming Emerald Isle, where sun, sand, and sea meet in ideal harmony. Located in the most coveted area of the island, "The Point," this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...