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Oceanside/Pet Friendly Condo-Boardwalk S...

Welcome to your ideal beach getaway in handsome Atlantic Beach, NC! This freshly undated inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath second-row condo offers the ideal combination of convenience, and coastal appeal—just steps from the sandy shores and shining...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocean Front Home in Atlantic Beach-Taylo...

Located in one of the most exclusive coastal neighborhoods, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath oceanfront property is the epitome of oceanside appeal. This home is designed for both comfort and relaxation, offering 3 levels of living, 2 living room areas and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Heverly House Retreat, walkable to the b...

Welcome to your ultimate beach haven! This charmingly modernized home in Emerald Isle has been thoughtfully designed to offer a opulent, comfortable, and convenient hideaway. With premium amenities, modern finishes, and plenty of space for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...