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Flip Flop Inn, Almost Oceanfront Duplex ...

Welcome to Flip Flop Inn - your laid-back coastal escape tucked inside a gated ocean-loving community packed with amenities and effortless beach access! From the moment you arrive, the vacation vibes kick in, inviting you to slow down, breathe in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Waverlie’s Watch | Private Pool + Ocea...

HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayOcean and Sound VistasDog-FriendlyBed Linens and Bath Towels SuppliedPrivate Saltwater PoolClose to Beach AccessElevatorGame Room and Parlor AreaHigh-Speed WiFiWasher and DryerExpansive Decks3 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds...

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

4BR Coastal Duplex with Hot Tub & Game R...

This 4‑bed, 4‑bath duplex offers space and vistas for up to 8, featuring a King and 3 Queens with linens supplied and beds made for you. Kick off beach days on the broad living level with open kitchen and deck access, then relax in the hot tub...

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