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Oceanfront Cozy Retreat | Open Deck & Ea...

2 Bedrooms | 2 BathroomsBeds: 1 Queen | 2 TwinsThis fun and comfortable oceanfront half duplex is the ideal hideaway for a modest family or group of friends looking to relax and appreciate time on the charming Crystal Coast. With a welcoming...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
DIRECT OCEANFRONT Duplex with large deck...

Oceanfront Duplex | Steps from The Oceanna Pier | Roomy Decks & Stunning VistasWelcome to Whithaven, your beachfront escape! This direct oceanfront duplex is just steps from the only fishing pier on the west end of the island, offering spectacular...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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 pet-friendly home with fee ...

Unwind in Emerald Isle at this super cute townhome. Ideal for modest groups, families, and professionals. Two comfortable bedrooms featuring one queen bed, one bunk bed with two full size bed and a big sectional couch for calming after a long day on...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Nothing says vacation like enjoying an ice cream after a long and sunny day at the beach, and Emerald Isle visitors can treat their taste buds with a visit to one of the most well-known ice cream destinations in the country - Ben &...

4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes, and several other varieties of...

There’s nothing more traditional and beachy than indulging in an ice cream cone or some burgers and fries after a long day on the sand, and  Dairy Queen is a time-tested spot to feast on easy-going fare. Open throughout the summer months...

Emerald Isle beachgoers who want to feast on sweet and salty fare will feel right at home at the convenient and always tempting DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant Emerald Isle. Situated just a block or two away from the oceanfront, and easy to reach...