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AfterDune Shade at Emerald Isle

NEW ON THE RENTAL MARKET!!! Appreciate this freshly refreshed coastal beach bungalow in Emerald Isle and get your afternoon shade at "AfterDune Shade"! This dog and family friendly bungalow has three bedrooms and two full baths for plenty of room...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Hot Tub~Waterfront Retreat~EPIC Game Roo...

Escape to The River Bend Retreat — a calming 3BR/2BA riverfront escape with a hot tub, EPIC game room, and a riverside deck overlooking the North River. Just 9 mins. from downtown Beaufort, this home has everything you need for a ideal, fun, and...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sweetwater, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

Sweetwater is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom oceanfront home located in the heart of Emerald Isle, making all of our gorgeous local stores, eateries, and family-friendly activities just a short distance away.. This home is the ideal place to bring the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...