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Summer Winds C-523, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Coming 2026! Summer Winds C-523 will feature a gorgeously modernized kitchen with modern finishes, refreshed appliances, and a fresh coastal design — the ideal place to gather, prepare, and make lasting memories by the sea.Summer Winds C-523 is a...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Ocean Side Beach Condo in Family Friendl...

Pine Knoll Townes are located in Pine Knoll Shores, nearly right across HWY 58 from the NC Aquarium, for simple access to shopping, dining and other recreational activities in either Emerald Isle or Atlantic Beach. These townhouse-style units have...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

First Floor Coastal Comfort in Oceanfron...

Unwind OCEANSIDE in this Coastal Comfy inspired first floor 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom. Inside this gated community, appreciate private beach access, an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and exercise center. Whether you're coming to Coastal North Carolina...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 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...