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Emerald Dream: Sun, Sand & Splash Zone

HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsBooster ChairChild GatesCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPet FriendlyPrivate PoolPrivate Walkway to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Waterfront Retreat! Beach/Sound Access/S...

Savor extraordinary sunsets and a calming waterfront hideaway at the Salty Seahorse! Located in Atlantic Beach, just half mile walk from Beach Access, this striking 4 BR home is a one of a kind experience. This family friendly home is equipped with...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Perfect Beach Getaway With Ocean Views, ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway in Emerald Isle, NC! Located within the beautiful Pebble Beach gated community, this gorgeous 3-bedroom condo offers the ideal blend of home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Hammocks Beach State Park

Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island...

Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown...