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Cozy Beach Getaway With a View!! Refresh...

This is a family beach located in Emerald Isle, NC. The home is a duplex; one side is the rental unit and the other side is for the owner's use. Very peaceful location and super calming but also a short drive to numerous great towns with shopping...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanfront cottage; clean, modern, and c...

***See Pet Policy below before requesting a reservation that may include a pet*** This listing is for Shorebreak Right, the west side of the duplex. If you are interested in renting the entire property, check out the east side of the duplex...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Oceanfront 4BR with Views & Private Beac...

Oceanfront 4BR, 3BA home sleeps 8 with 2 Kings and 2 Queens; linens supplied. Features central air/heat, gourmet kitchen with granite, dishwasher, washer/dryer and water softener. Unwind on the huge furnished partially covered deck with unobstructed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...