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Isle N Joy    Second Row 1/2 duplex Emer...

Discover this 4-bedroom home in Emerald Isle. The serene space features 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, and a comfortable bunk bed, ideal for families or groups. With 2 bathrooms equipped with essentials like a hair dryer, guests savor convenience...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sea Spray East | Oceanfront Duplex with ...

HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayOceanfront Half DuplexPet FriendlyBed Linens and Bath Towels IncludedPrivate PoolWalkway to the BeachElevatorGame RoomSecond KitchenWiFiTwo Full-Size Washer and Dryer AreasMultiple Decks and Balconies5 Queen Beds and 2...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Dune Castle East: Oceanfront Beach Duple...

Dunecastle – EastRenovated. Oceanfront. Steps from the sand.Some beach units claim oceanfront. Dunecastle East actually delivers it. Located directly on the Atlantic in Emerald Isle — one of North Carolina's most beloved and uncrowded barrier...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...