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3BR - Dogs OK! Near the Pointe ~ Hello S...

Unwind and Recharge at This Charming Oceanside Cottage in Dolphin Ridge Feel the best of coastal living in this delightfully refreshed 3-bedroom + additional room, 2-bathroom bungalow. Location: Located in the private, gated community of Dolphin...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront Highrise with Stunning Views ...

Escape to this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo with beautiful vistas of the beach and ocean. Located in a highrise complex, this condo offers comfort, convenience, and all the amenities you need for a calming hideaway with family or...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Cozy soundside studio with pool.

Kick back and relax in this calm, fresh space. Emerald Cove offers sound and beach access to savor the best of both worlds in Emerald Isle. The beach access is a very short 90 second walk and just across the street. The sound side access offers a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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...