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3BR + Loft, Walk to Beach, Porch Swing &...

Charming Soundside Cottage in Gated Royall Oaks – Walk to the Beach! Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the private, gated community of Royall Oaks (off Coast Guard Road), this attractively furnished bungalow has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
VIP Beach Access, 3 BR House w/Linens, Y...

Appreciate your stay in the heart of Emerald Isle! Your stay includes access to a private gated oceanfront parking area with beach access and showers to wash off after a day in the sun! Savor a short walk down to the Sound to watch the sunset from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Sounds Perfect - Bright and airy sound f...

Incredible sunset vistas from sound front deck AND a short two block walk to the wide open sandy beaches of EI! Open living/kitchen area. Sound front dock to fish from or for painless access for kayaking, paddle boarding or just watching the crabs...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...