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Emerald Isle at it's best at Sea Maiden ...

The beach is calling! Welcome to our home at Sea Maiden West. This newly refreshed new duplex features 5 private bedrooms, all with STUNNING ocean vistas, 3 full baths and an outside shower (hot/cold). Watch the sunrise from one of the private...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Classic Cottage | 600 Ft to Beach | Huge...

Just 600 feet from beach access, this classic coastal bungalow blends timeless appeal with thoughtful updates — including new appliances and refreshed interiors. The true highlight? An broad yard and furnished decks designed for outdoor living...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

4BR Ocean Front Dog Friendly Duplex - Re...

Welcome to the west side this dog-friendly, oceanfront duplex, where spectacular expansive vistas await you! This striking property features four bedrooms and three and a half baths, making it the ideal hideaway for families or groups. Sleeping...

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

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...

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...