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Custom Beachfront Home, Oceanfront Oasis...

This is a bespoke constructed oceanfront home with spectacular vistas of the distinctive blue green waters of the Atlantic Ocean and pristine beaches of Emerald Isle. Our broad deck accepts everybody room to spread out appreciating the ocean breeze...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Hot Mess - Pool, Oceanview, Pet-Friendly...

This property books Saturday to Saturday during peak season.Discover Hot Mess, the ultimate coastal getaway for families—furry members supplied! Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this impressive home is just steps away from pristine beaches...

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

Sandy Step: Dog-friendly, close to beach...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape the everyday and experience the extraordinary when you book this fantastic vacation rental in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Circle Regional Beach Access is only 500 feet...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

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...