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Shore Thing West -Spacious Beachfront Oa...

Exceed all expectations and make it a “Shore Thing” with our fresh & cavernous 5-bedroom/4-bath beachfront getawayHome offers impressive oceanfront vistas and private beach access that is conveniently located mins. away from everything the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Classic Ocean Front Cottage - 1 Level an...

Shag-A-Way is a appealing oceanfront home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, all on one level. Located on the western end of Emerald Isle, it's convenient to shopping, eateries, and the bicycle path. Living Area Kitchen: The entirely supplied kitchen...

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

Oceanfront 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Duplex

Oceanfront duplex west side with 4 Bedroom plus Den, 3 Bath Duplex on three living levels. Open & Covered Oceanfront Decks with deck furnishings! Ground Level: Den with Futon (Double). Washer/dryer. Extra refrigerator. Covered Parking. Enclosed hot...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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...