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Anchor Management - Emerald Isle NC Home

Unwind with the whole family (+ doggie) at this relaxing Emerald Isle beach/Bouge sound bungalow.One block 450' walk to the beach and one block 0.1 mile walk to the Sound side boat launch. Appreciate the best of both worlds at this bungalow located...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Ocean Crystal A: 2nd-row duplex, ocean v...

Make your escape to this Atlantic Beach getaway! This sunny, second-row duplex features extraordinary vistas and a prime location less than a block from the beach and the Oceanana Fishing Pier. Bars, eateries, and the town center are all also within...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 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...

Tryon Palace, Neuse River, Birthplace of...

Visit this modern and unique resort sitting along the banks of the Neuse River. New Bern is a appealing and historic city. Fun Fact: Pepsi was invented here! You'll savor the bustling downtown scene, watching the sunrise over the rivers, the...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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 Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...