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Classic Oceanfront Beach Cottage!

DESCRIPTION: Escape to this oceanfront Emerald Isle getaway, ideal for a calming Crystal Coast hideaway. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach home offers direct beach access, expansive ocean vistas, and plenty of coastal appeal. Savor your morning...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
charming coastal dog friendly apartment ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape to the gorgeous coastal town of Emerald Isle, NC, and stay at this enchanting dog-friendly home just a short distance from the ocean. This family-friendly getaway offers...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 Mermaid cozy studio apt private...

1 block from beach w/private parking lot .37 spaces-first come first served. has shower & walking distance to Bogue inlet pier. Soundside public access w/pier & limited parking - can walk or bicycle effortlessly. Apartment Located steps from bicycle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...

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...