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Exquisite Ocean-View Villa – Steps to ...

Welcome to “Magnolia by the Shore” – Your Ocean-View Getaway at Oceanside Villas where classic coastal appeal meets modern comfort. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE -30 second walk to BEACH, pool or playground-Private bathroom for every bedroom-Resort...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Ocean-side condominium with pool and pri...

The peaceful condominium complex of Island Beach & Racquet Club is centrally located to area amusements, dining, and shopping. Offering amenities ideal for any family, Island Beach & Racquet Club provides guests with two oceanfront swimming pools...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Oceanfront stunner in Emerald Isle

Top Notch East is a wonderfully furnished and completely equipped oceanfront duplex (East side). Located just steps from the handsome sandy beaches and crystal clear waters of Emerald Isle, dolphins are frequently seen from this home. This alluring...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...