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2026 Emerald Isle Scenic Spots Guide

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HOT DEAL! CAN'T STAY A WEEK, 3 NITE'S CO...

Appreciate The Short Walk to The Beach Access From The Charming Mills Cottages. With the Convenience of Outdoor Showers and Bathrooms at the Beach Access.Principal Queen2nd Bedroom-Queen *2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2 FEES FOR LINENS ...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charming 2-bedroom house in lovely Atlan...

This 2-bedroom home is ideal for your escape to Atlantic Beach. With 3 queen beds, screen porch with sound view, AC, and heating, guests can relax in doors or out. A deck overlooks a back yard is shaded by elegant live oaks and a view of the sound...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

The Sanderling Tiny Cabin Water Access/P...

Only six mins. to historic downtown New Bern. The Sanderling is a tiny cabin ideal for a couple or a family of 3 or 4. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TINY CABIN WITH SLEEPING LOFTS. YOU MUST CLIMB A LADDER TO GET IN THE LOFTS. One Queen bed loft, one twin...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

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...