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4BR Coastal Retreat with Decks & Grill

4BR, 3.5BA oceanfront duplex with King, 2 Queens, Twin and Double/Twin Bunk. Linens included. Master suite with private deck. Open living, dining and kitchen ideal for family fun. Unwind on covered and open decks with rocking chairs, grille on gas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Surfari, beautiful home on the Crystal C...

Make yourself at home sweet home at our handsome home in the peaceful Dolphin Ridge neighborhood of Emerald Isle. Our ocean-side three bedroom, two and a half bath home is just a three-min. walk to 25 miles of pristine beaches. Not up for the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Red Barn Resort, Almost Oceanfront House...

Embark on a Luxurious Coastal Retreat at Red Barn Resort - Your Dream Vacation Awaits!Located atop a majestic dune along the Crystal Coast of Emerald Isle, NC, Red Barn Resort is a striking second-row sanctuary just steps from the beach, where...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Carolina Princess

Crystal Coast vacationers can venture off the coast where the big catches are waiting with a fishing trip that’s commandeered by the Carolina Princess. Launching out of Downtown Morehead City, and easy to reach for veritably anyone staying in...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...