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Seaside Retreat - oceanfront, pool sleep...

The Oceanside Retreat Is a bespoke remodeled oceanfront corner unit condo on the 3rd floor with amazing vistas of the ocean!!! Previously called “Leg-a-Sea”, Not only is this unit at A Place At The Beach but it’s just a few min. walk to the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Roberson Cottage, Oceanfront House in At...

Welcome to the Roberson Cottage, a handsome 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, oceanfront hideaway located in the heart of impressive, Atlantic Beach!Linens Includes 1 king, 4 queens and 6 twins.Ground Level: This floor of the home has a den with a TV...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Dark and Stormy, Almost Oceanfront House...

Your next vacation at Dark and Stormy is sure to be anything but! This 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, nearly oceanfront home is the ideal place to spend a few days while taking in the salty air on Emerald Isle.Bedroom #1 includes a king and queen bed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...