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Stunning, Family sized, fully furnished ...

A cavernous and inviting home with all of the outstanding amenities you would expect on a vacation at the beach. The owners have meticulously furnished this home to offer the most comfortable and calming vacation for you and your family...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Tranquillis East, Almost Oceanfront Dupl...

You will experience a state of tranquility when you stay at Tranquillis East during your vacation to Emerald Isle! This Almost Oceanfront, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Duplex offers an oceanview from every room! The beach access is located across the street...

  • 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...

Exhibit E- Pet Friendly Townhome in Atla...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach’s Circle, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome is the coastal getaway. Just steps from the beach, local stores, and vibrant dining spots, this home offers both convenience and comfort for your oceanside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...