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Sea Therapy, Almost Oceanfront Home in E...

Come for your dose of Sea Therapy! This Almost Oceanfront 4 Bedroom, 2 Full-Bath home is just what the doctor ordered for your whole family - with the public beach access located right across the street! After a therapeutic day playing in the surf...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Coral Palms Cottage, Oceanfront House in...

Wake up to the calming sound of the waves and step directly onto the sand at Coral Palms Cottage, your striking oceanfront getaway on North Carolina’s handsome Crystal Coast. Ideally located on Emerald Isle, this inviting three-bedroom, two-bath...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Breakwater Blue! Amazing ocean views of ...

Unwind with the family across from a peaceful stretch of beach. Stunning freshly modernized 5 BR 4 bath home in a great location close to the pier, eateries & shopping. Sitting on the new deck you can savor gorgeous vistas of our emerald sea! This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Mariners who are cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Newport River or the Bogue Sound will find a safe haven to call their “home port away from home” at the centrally located Dudley's Marina. Found just off of Cedar Point Blvd...

For a lot of outdoor fun that’s found just slightly off the beaten path, head to the Golfin' Dolphin. This kid-friendly amusement park that’s located just inland of the Crystal Coast beaches has veritably everything a vacationer could...

The Star Hill Golf Club is found in the small community of Cape Carteret, just across the bridge to Emerald Isle, and is renowned as one of the oldest and most established golf courses along the Crystal Coast. Opened in 1967, the club features 27...

We designed our 30,000 square foot fitness facility with your comfort and convenience in mind. We’re sure you will agree! A basic membership includes group fitness classes, top of the line strength training equipment, new TRX studio, and...