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Secluded Ocean front home 7BR/5.5 BA wit...

Private, secluded ocean front home located in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores; ideal for peaceful family getaways. (ocean vistas are limited due to trees and setback; see photos). 7 BR, 5 B + 1 half B. K * K * Q * Q *Q* Q*, and 2 sets of...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Luxury Townhome in Emerald Isle, NC with...

Skipper D's at Village West is a handsome 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhome with elegant ocean vistas. The up-and-coming Village West Community features a community pool, bathhouse, grilling area, and open green space as well as close by retail...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Heirloom Heaven - 3BR, 2.5BA Soundside -...

Appreciate Heirloom Heaven's 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Soundside location, conveniently located just 500 feet from the beach access crosswalk.Just 2.5 miles west of the Atlantic Beach Causeway, 3 miles east of the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, and 5...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...