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Brand New Coastal Luxury | Private Pool ...

Feel modern beach living in this brand new construction home designed for comfort, convenience, and relaxation. Featuring five cavernous bedrooms and three bathrooms, this property is ideal for bigger families or groups looking for a high-end...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cozy Atlantic Beach Escape w/ Guest Hous...

Beachy Haven | Cozy Atlantic Beach Getaway with WiFiWelcome to Beachy Haven, your ideal getaway in the heart of Atlantic Beach! Just mins. from the shoreline, stores, and great local eateries, this beautiful home makes it painless to soak up all the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

  Oceanfront Home with Coastal Charm

Treat your friends and family to this mid-century architectural gem and appreciate beautiful vistas of pristine beach and the namesake waters of the Crystal Coast. With so many amenities, including a screened-in porch, outdoor shower, and other...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...