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Relaxing townhome within a 2 minute walk...

Located a stone’s throw from the famed Circle in Atlantic Beach, this is the ideal spot to spend a few days calming and appreciating the coastal lifestyle. Whether it’s the three-min. walk to the beach or the one-min. walk to Bahia Beach House ...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3BR - Dogs OK! Near the Pointe ~ Hello S...

Unwind and Recharge at This Charming Oceanside Cottage in Dolphin Ridge Feel the best of coastal living in this delightfully refreshed 3-bedroom + additional room, 2-bathroom bungalow. Location: Located in the private, gated community of Dolphin...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Steps to Beach! 2BR/2BA duplex

Want to visit Atlantic Beach without breaking the bank? We have exactly what you're looking for. Our beachfront townhouse comes with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, Roku TV, self check-in, and complimentary parking, and we're within walking distance to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...