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Blue View, Oceanfront House in Pine Knol...

Prepare to be awed by the 180-degree Blue View of the Atlantic Ocean while sitting on one of 3 Oceanfront decks! Appreciate your very own Private Pool which can be heated for an additional $650/week + tax. This professionally decorated home features...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Seaside Villas #15 - Shared pool/Partial...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Oceanside Villas #15 - Shared pool/Partial Ocean ViewBeds - 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Single BedsFeel the ultimate beach hideaway at this gorgeous condo in Atlantic Beach...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Peaceful Stays and Peaceful Days with oc...

Welcome to your serene escape by the sea. Every detail is designed to help you slow down, breathe deep, and really relax by creating a peaceful ambiance that feels both beautiful and comfortable. Sunlight pours through the space, and gentle ocean...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...