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Pool, Game Room, 5 Ensuite BRs & Ocean V...

Bikini Cove: A Coastal Gem Discover the appeal of Bikini Cove, a true treasure of the island!Location: Appreciate the ideal balance of relaxation and fun while soaking up the charming ocean vistas from this semi-oceanfront (2nd row) beach bungalow...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
1/2 Mi to Atlantic Beach: Townhome w/ Ba...

BBQ Ready | Near Stores & Eats | EV ChargerPack your beach gear and head to this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental in Atlantic Beach! This townhome offers a walkable location, a shared yard, and a private patio where you can appreciate a glass of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Ocean and Sound Views - Pet Friendly!

Appreciate vistas of both the ocean and the sound from this 3rd row, single family home. Ocean Bliss is a dog-friendly bungalow with a game room and a 16'x32', 2.5ft-5ft deep, private pool. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms -- (Q*Q*Q*B...

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

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...