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Cozy 2-bedroom cottage near Triple S Mar...

Located in the gorgeous coastal town of Atlantic Beach, this enchanting 2-bedroom bungalow invites you to experience the tranquility of the North Carolina shore. Imagine waking up to the calming sounds of the ocean, just a short 3-min. drive from...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Keystone West West - Emerald Isle Paradi...

Stunning 4 bedroom, 3and 1/2 bath half duplex sitting right on the beach. Nothing to do here except relax and savor the sea breezes from either of our 2 decks. Direct access to the beach and full backyard as an added additional but great for yard...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Sea Castle West, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Sea Castle West is an economical 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Oceanfront duplex (west side) with amenities for comfort and convenience including an Interior Connecting Door if renting with Sea Castle East.Covered porch and deck furnishings. High Speed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Hammocks Beach State Park

Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island...

Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown...