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Oceanfront 2BR at Summer Winds w/ Pools,...

SUMMER WINDS FEATURES: Four season oceanside resort for year-round fun with indoor/outdoor pools and hot tubs, kiddie pools, lighted tennis courts and pickleball court, exercise room, basketball court, racquetball courts, saunas, clubhouse with...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanside. Great beach access.

Three BedroomsQueen size beds in all three roomsLinens not supplied. Bring or rent locally your sheets and towels.Blankets and additional pillows in closetsTwo BathroomsMaster bathroom remodel Winter 2023.Toilet paper, hair dryer suppliedTowels not...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Ocean view beach house, family and pet-f...

Unwind with the whole gang at this peaceful ocean hideaway with comfortable furnishings, tons of natural light, & open floor plan for hanging out. A ideal spot for fun times with friends and family. Savor the sunshine and gentle ocean breezes with a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...