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Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage in beautif...

Come stay at this comfortable beach bungalow only a 2 min. walk from the beach! This freshly refreshed bungalow is the ideal hideaway for families and groups up to 6.Ideal location for walking to Atlantic Beach eateries, beach stores, bars, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Bella Vista East with Oceanview

Come stay at this impressive townhome with charming ocean vistas from the deck. Imagine your morning calming on the deck with your first cup of coffee and catching some sun. Only one mile from Emerald Isle boat ramp, one block from ocean, and one...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Tommy's Bahama! in A Place At The Beach ...

Winter Weekend Getaway Alert! Indoor heated pool and hot tub! Book now for the summer to get your preferred dates!Tommy's Bahama is ready for your calming or rejuvenating vacation! A Place at the Beach has the BEST outdoor pool on the island, and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 vacationers can take a quick trip across the bridge to the beach to enjoy a scenic trek through a coastal component of the Croatan National Forest with a visit to the Patsy Pond Nature Trail. Located just across the sound from the...