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Oceanfront Townhouse steps to the Beach

You will appreciate this 3-bedroom townhouse! It has everything you need for your Atlantic Beach trip. The unit comes with Roku TV, a gas grille and a convenient kitchen. Our Airbnb is within walking distance to numerous fashionable eateries, cafes...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Why Knot Getaway. Emerald Isle Oasis

Quaint bungalow with charmingly landscaped grounds and a private HEATED pool in the backyard; NO ADDITIONAL FEE TO HEAT POOL. When not appreciating the ocean (2 min. walk) you can savor the outstanding pool, which is heated from April/May and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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...

Salt & Light, Oceanfront House in Indian...

Salt & Light is a 9 bedroom, 9 full bath, 2 half bath oceanfront home located in the beautiful Sea Isle Plantation subdivision located in Indian Beach, North Carolina. This broad, freshly constructed home features 9 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 2...

  • Indian Beach
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

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...