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Island Treehouse

Years ago, when I was looking for a home on the island I came across this property. When I walked up the front steps for the first time, I entered into a peaceful little wonderland. Set up high on a sand dune surrounded by trees, this property is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Beached, Almost Oceanfront House in Emer...

Beached is an impressive 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, nearly oceanfront home, with plenty of room and a variety of amenities to entertain your whole event comfortably! Unwind by the pool (maybe even have it heated upon request for $650/week + tax) or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

Sweet Dreams, Oceanfront Home in Pine Kn...

You're guaranteed to have Sweet Dreams when you stay at this elegant Oceanfront 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath home! Located in the beautiful beach town of Pine Knoll Shores, this home offers convenient direct beach access and sweeping vistas of the...

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