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Toes in the sand, drink in hand! 🏖 4BD on Ocean
NEW Remodeled Kitchen & Picture Windows as of Jan 2026!--Come live Beachfront on Emerald Isle. Where all your worries melt away! Watch the waves break along the shore, see dolphins swim along the coastline, make lifelong memories with family and friends. Feel right at home with freshly made beds, linens included, well-stocked kitchen. Travel light: all the basics provided to get your vacation started. West side of the duplex. (Other side is used only by owners.) 4BD-3 King Beds +4 twin bunks

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!

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.

Your Private 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.

Waterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
This is a recently renovated rustic 1947 cottage with an outstanding view of and access to the Intracoastal Waterway. It is perfect for meditation or quiet time by the water's edge, or for fishing, art, reading, writing, kayaking or paddleboarding. It is close to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island and Hampstead where there is shopping, restaurants, outdoor and cultural activities and beautiful beaches. It's old, but it is full of charm!

"A Wave From It All: Oceanfront Condo"
OCEAN FRONT Condo! This convenient first floor unit lets you to walk right out your back door to the beach...just steps away. Sit outside on your oceanside covered deck & take in the salt breezes & beautiful ocean views. 2 pools and tennis courts along with park grills & outside showers. Located in the center of Emerald Isle, this condo is just a short drive to shops, restaurants and more! Just drop your bags and head to the beach!

Water Lover's Retreat: dolphins for neighbors
Welcome to our waterfront open floor plan studio-cottage. Wake to panoramic views of Swansboro and the White Oak River. Fish, kayak, dolphin watch, and enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the decks. Easy paddle to Jones, other intracoastal islands and to Swansboro for lunch. A ~15 minute drive will take you to the Emerald Isle beaches or Swansboro to walk the historic district and visit the many shops and restaurants

Soundfront Serenity
Paradise awaits you on beautiful Emerald Isle, NC. Enjoy sunsets, water views and natural habitat from this 2 acre estate located on Bogue Sound. The Atlantic ocean is only minutes away with several beach accesses to choose from. Restaurants, bars and shopping are just a short bike ride away via the Emerald Isle Bike path (bikes provided upon request). Relax on the patio with your morning coffee or an evening drink.

Oceanfront 3 bedroom home; private beach access
Welcome to a spectacular beach house that’s ideal for family getaways or when you just want to unwind. Recently updated, here is a modern and cozy place to stay right by the ocean on the North Carolina coastline. With a private walking path to the beach, decks with ocean views on each of the two floors and a community swimming pool, booking here is a passport to relaxing and fun family time.
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Waterfront Studio Apartment

Green Wave

New! Oceanfront 2bd/2ba - Penthouse View!

Riverfront sunset balcony + free covered parking

Pet friendly 1 bedroom unit with a view!

Historic Swansboro "Seaside Bliss"

Beach Happy

Updated beachfront condo with stunning views!
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Oceanside Emerald Escape

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Beachfront Double Master Bedroom•Hot Tub•Toys!

Little House On The Beach

The Riverbend @ Old River Acres

Great Marsh View & 2 Blocks to Beach-LongStayDscnt

SEA STILTS. Ocean Front. 3BR/2BA. Beds Made!

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants
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Cozy On-the-Beach w/ Private Deck

Hank's Villa - 6th floor - Waterfront

The Lookout: Tranquil Beachfront Condo

Closest to Beach | End Unit | Pool | Pet OK

BREATHTAKING VIEWS/ DIRECT OCEAN FRONT

Luxury Ocean Front

Oceanfront 1 Bedroom Condo | 1st Floor | Sleeps 6

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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $359 AUD | $360 AUD | $413 AUD | $353 AUD | $416 AUD | $531 AUD | $577 AUD | $526 AUD | $398 AUD | $346 AUD | $350 AUD | $370 AUD |
| 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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Emerald Isle holiday rentals start at $140 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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270 of Emerald Isle holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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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
- Soundside Park
- Tryon Palace
- The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
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