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3BR- Dogs OK- Ocean Front - Master Suite

Welcome to your private beach getaway in this roomy oceanfront duplex, where comfort meets striking coastal vistas! Spanning 2,400 square feet, this home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a additional room equipped with bunk beds—making it ideal...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4BR Coastal Retreat with Decks & Grill

4BR, 3.5BA oceanfront duplex with King, 2 Queens, Twin and Double/Twin Bunk. Linens included. Master suite with private deck. Open living, dining and kitchen ideal for family fun. Unwind on covered and open decks with rocking chairs, grille on gas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

3 bedroom house on a cul-de-sac with new...

Consider this home your home away from home while you visit Emerald Isle. This welcoming property features 3 bedrooms, including a king, queen, full, and twin bed, ideal for families or friends traveling together. With 3 bathrooms equipped with hair...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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 Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront, with wide open views of the Bogue Sound and neighboring...