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Oceanfront 4BR | Porch Swinging + Dolphin Watching
🌊 Oceanfront family favorite! • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2 king bedrooms with ocean views • 2 oceanfront decks for relaxing & dining • New surf-design hot/cold outdoor shower at beach stairs • Comfy Arhaus sectional for movie nights • Fully stocked with beach gear, games, linens & towels • Dog-friendly** & peaceful—perfect for making memories 🐾🏖 **pet fee automatically included when you add pets to the reservation** Traveling with a larger group? This home can be booked together with our ne

OceanFront MillionDollarView- Top Floor, Panoramic
Relax at this calm, stylish 1BR/1.5BA top-floor retreat at Colony By The Sea. Perfect for couples or families wanting beach, pool, and more beach. Inside, enjoy magazine-worthy decor, a fully stocked kitchen, Saatva king bed, and private Wi-Fi. Step onto the balcony for a "million-dollar view"—feet from the water. Watch sunrises, stars, and dolphins play, or open the sliders and relax to the waves. Enjoy direct beach access, pool,hot tub, grills, and outdoor showers. Less than 1 minute away.

Kick back at the Slackin Shack!
Welcome aboard the "Slackin Shack" - our beautiful handcrafted houseboat, located right on the water in the heart of Historic Downtown Swansboro! This charming and unique home is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the North Carolina coast in a truly special way. The interior has been fully updated with modern amenities for a comfortable stay, while the outside spaces allow you to take in the breathtaking beauty of the waterway and scenery in style. Escape to the Crystal Coast today!

By The Sea: Gorgeous ocean views with balcony!
Come stay "By The Sea" in this little slice of oceanfront heaven. Enjoy beautiful views from your open-floorplan living space, or better yet- sit out on the private balcony watching the waves roll in. You'll love the direct beach access right outside your door. Walk miles on the tranquil & beautiful Topsail Beach, fish in the surf, or just sit back, relax & work on your tan. Be on the lookout for dolphins out in your front yard! Sacred Sand Properties would love to host you "By the Sea"

Ocean View Condo - Pet-friendly!
Escape from life and unwind at this peaceful oasis with an ocean view. This pristine, NEWLY renovated, OCEAN VIEW queen suite condo is PET-FRIENDLY and perfect for a couple, yet it can sleep up to 4 guests and your furry friend. Located in an oceanfront condo community, your private beach access is only a few steps away. Enjoy the expansive ocean view from inside the comfort of your newly renovated condo or from the newly renovated, ocean view, wraparound deck just outside your door.

Romantic Waterfront Escape with hottub and kayak
Fishing paradise and breathtaking sunrise and moonlight from your private hottub on the back deck. Tandem kayak and small jon boat included. You can fish, kayak, or wade from the back yard! We've caught drum, flounder, shrimp, etc. Master has a king nectar bed and an amazing view of the water from the picture windows. 3 miles to beach, 13 miles to Aquarium, & 13 miles to Camp Lejeune. The road is close but once you exit your vehicle, you feel like you are in your own lil paradise.

The Riviera of the Crystal Coast, SOUND FRONT
A beautiful home on the Crystal Coast for discerning guests. With Spanish style architecture, vaulted ceilings, beautiful interiors, exteriors and Amazing Views! Experience the serenity of a vacation in the Maritime Forest and Sound Front with all the amenities. Offering three levels of decks, one covered all with lounge seating-dining, and private saltwater pool . Located on Bogue Sound with a private beach, seating and 4 kayaks. Available for 5 nt. stays in shoulder seasons.

OS152 WiFi, steps to the beach, pool, w/d on-site
Discover your perfect getaway at our beachfront complex! Step into a clean, cozy ground floor condo with direct access to a beautiful beach. Unwind by the community pool, sizzle up a BBQ outdoors, and watch the kids play in the spacious yard—all with free parking! Explore nearby restaurants and shops on foot or take a short drive to Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, and Beaufort. Your Southern Outer Banks adventure awaits—book your stay now and soak up the relaxation!

Your Own Island | Eco-Glamping | NC Coast
FEATURED ON: HGTV and TrentTheTraveler (2 Days ALONE on an Island) Glamp in a Tiny Cabin! Swansboro is named in “The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021” Matador Network No boat? No problem. We have a licensed captain that will get you to and from the island included in your booking. Th entire island with Tiny House Cabin Completely private with 360 degrees of shoreline 40' Private Dock Cabin 4 kayaks 1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed in Loft Fire pit Generator AC/Heat

"Once Upon A Tide" Waterfront cottage
Miles of breathtaking water views looking towards Swansboro from this riverfront cottage that has been newly renovated inside & out. A mile dirt road takes you off the beaten path & a private setting on the end of a dirt lane with only a few other fishing cottages. You will love the peace & quiet & refreshing breezes. Enjoy sunrises/sunsets from the pier! Access to kayaks, canoe & 2 paddleboards. Enjoy the ospreys dive bomb for fish, an occasional dolphin, & other birdlife.

We call it The Point….
If you are an artist, fisherperson, kayaker, boater or just someone who wants to chill, you will love this. It’s quirky, private, artsy and has soul to refresh yours. Our waterfront paradise sits on a point on Queens Creek with a 180-degree view of the quarter-mile-wide estuary, just upriver from the Intracoastal Waterway and 5 miles from the ocean. We’ve rehabbed a 1959 fishing cottage, 2 bed, 2 bath surrounded by glass w/ kitchen and living facing the water.

2nd Flr Condo• Kitchen• Pool• Private Beach Access
Nestled in a peaceful oceanfront community, this charming condo offers an UNBEATABLE LOCATION near dining, shopping, and attractions‼️ Enjoy 600 ft of PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS via two gazebo entrances with seating and ocean views, or relax by the sparkling pool after a day on the coast🏖️🌊 Privately owned—not a hotel. Best for easygoing guests who enjoy a simple, self-service stay. Watch our YouTube: Ocean Sands by Sun, Surf & Sand Vacation Rentals
Popular amenities for waterfront rentals in Emerald Isle
Waterfront apartment rentals

Green Wave

Waterfront Studio Apartment

Catching Sunsets on the Cape Fear River w/ Parking

Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking

Bogue Banks Retreat

Pet friendly 1 bedroom unit with a view!

Beach Happy

Updated beachfront condo with stunning views!
Waterfront house rentals

Toes in the sand, drink in hand! 🏖 4BD on Ocean

Ocean Front 5Bedroom/3Bathroom DogFriendly Home!

Beachfront Double Master Bedroom•Hot Tub•Toys!

Little House On The Beach

Beachfront Family Oasis | Sleeps 12 - Hen House

Stunning Water-front Home with Private Dock

The Regency

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants
Waterfront apartment rentals

Blue Space - a couples retreat

Why Knot Getaway. Rooftop with WaterView! Unit E

Cozy On-the-Beach w/ Private Deck

Beautiful Cape Fear Riverfront Condo Wilmington NC

"A Wave From It All: Oceanfront Condo"

Rise and Shine! Beach, pool, & amazing views!

Oceanfront First-Floor Condo with Stunning Views

Serenity by the Sea, cozy beachfront with a view
When is the best time to visit Emerald Isle?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | €222 | €223 | €256 | €219 | €258 | €329 | €358 | €326 | €247 | €215 | €217 | €229 |
| Avg. temp | 8°C | 9°C | 13°C | 17°C | 22°C | 26°C | 27°C | 27°C | 24°C | 19°C | 14°C | 10°C |
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Total holiday rentals
Explore 270 holiday rentals in Emerald Isle

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Emerald Isle holiday rentals start at €87 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
260 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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Find 90 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
120 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
270 of Emerald Isle holiday rentals include wifi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Emerald Isle rentals

4.9 Average rating
Emerald Isle stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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- Emerald Isle Beach
- Onslow Beach
- Surf City Pier
- Fort Macon State Park
- Hammocks Beach State Park
- Cape Lookout
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- The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
- The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue And Rehabilitation Center
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