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Heated Saltwater Pool, 2-min Walk to Bea...

THE EMERALD OWL HOME | Emerald Isle, NCA relaxing, family-friendly beach getaway with a heated saltwater pool, an painless 2-min. walk to our neighborhood beach access, and a layout that works well for families, two-family trips, and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Waterfront Porch Escape

Waterfront Porch EscapeFeel the appeal of historic downtown New Bern at Waterfront Porch Escape, a comfortable riverside getaway featuring striking vistas of the Neuse River. With inviting living spaces and a calming sitting porch, this property...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Welcome to Seacret Getaway in Emerald Is...

This 5-bedroom home is ideal for your escape to Emerald Isle. Only a 5 min. walk to the beach. With 5 bathrooms, guests savor plenty of space and privacy. The bedrooms feature a mix of 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 2 twin beds...

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

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...