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Sunsets on the Sound + Walk to the Beach

Sunsets on the Sound | Luxury Soundfront Condo with Pool & Panoramic VistasWelcome to Sunsets on the Sound, a luxury waterfront vacation rental in Indian Beach, North Carolina—ideally located between Emerald Isle and Atlantic Beach along the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
AMAZING VIEWS!! Beachfront Duplex-West a...

Come savor the beauty of Emerald Isle in our BEACHFRONT duplex, Rustic Peacock West (or East or book BOTH)!Located at the highly sought after area of the island called the Point. We completely made over both sides of this property in 2018...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Red Barn Resort, Almost Oceanfront House...

Embark on a Luxurious Coastal Retreat at "Red Barn Resort" – Your Dream Vacation Awaits! Located atop a majestic dune along the pristine crystal coast of Emerald Isle, NC, "Red Barn Resort" is a striking 2nd-row sanctuary just steps away from the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...