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AfterDune Shade at Emerald Isle

NEW ON THE RENTAL MARKET!!! Appreciate this freshly refreshed coastal beach bungalow in Emerald Isle and get your afternoon shade at "AfterDune Shade"! This dog and family friendly bungalow has three bedrooms and two full baths for plenty of room...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Charming Soundside Bungalow with Golf Ca...

Welcome to Ideal Sound, a gorgeously refreshed 3‑bedroom, 2‑bath bungalow on the sound side of Emerald Isle! This inviting home blends casual beach‑inspired living with modern comfort and convenience — ideal for family getaways or just and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Coral Shores #4-Ocean Front Condo in Pin...

Feel the ideal coastal hideaway at this charmingly appointed oceanfront condo in Pine Knoll Shores. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and sweeping vistas, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom getaway offers an ideal setting for families, couples, or...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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...

Hitting the seashore in Atlantic Beach is an easy venture, thanks to a number of local public beach accesses, including the sprawling Picnic Street Park. With a prime locale that straddles the borders of the Fort Macon State Park and the town limits...