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A Tropical Dream is a five bedroom, oceanside beach cottage offering easy beach access with unparalleled views, a private pool and game room.

These charming North Carolina beach towns offers a wonderful variety of activities and things to do during the winter months that shouldn’t be missed while you’re on vacation.

When on vacation in Emerald Isle, beautiful ocean views are always a treat and the more amenities you can enjoy, the better. This week’s featured property, Turtle Reef, gives the ultimate Crystal Coast experience.

Serenity is a beautiful Emerald Isle vacation rental featuring six bedrooms and bathrooms, gorgeous ocean and sound views, plus a private pool. Book your stay today!

With the holidays just around the corner, many are wondering if it’s safe to travel, and if so, what precautions should be taken. Use this helpful guide to plan your Emerald Isle holiday getaway or winter escape with ease and peace of mind.

Are you looking for year-round fun for the whole family? That’s a guarantee when you stay at this week’s featured property, Summer Winds A-208! This oceanfront condo has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and all of the amenities to create a memorable vacation in Emerald Isle. Living and Dining Wrapped into One As you step inside […]

From private boardwalks to gourmet kitchens and more, our vacation rentals are filled with amenities that make it easy to enjoy a vacation while social distancing.

This oceanfront duplex rental in Emerald Isle, NC features four bedrooms, amazing views, multi-level balconies, direct beach access and more. Book your stay today!

The offseason on Bogue Banks is the perfect time of year to get out and get away. From fishing and kayaking to shelling and ecotours, North Carolina's Crystal Coast offers an abundance of things to do both on and off the water.

From the colorful exterior to the bright and beachy interior, your family will love the character and comfort that our featured property, Treasure Hunt, will add to your trip to the Crystal Coast.

  If a relaxing retreat with ample amenities, easy beach access and your very own deck to catch a beautiful sunset sounds good to you, then you will love this week’s featured property, Round House. This very unique and well-rounded cottage is nestled in a sea of luscious foliage on the north side of Emerald […]

Enjoy a fun and safe vacation from your Emerald Isle vacation rental. Find ways to practice social distancing on your next Crystal Coast beach vacation!

Emerald Isle Realty has a wide variety of vacation rentals perfect for learning and working remotely on the beautiful beaches of Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

The seaside towns on North Carolina's Bogue Banks provide countless opportunities for visiting birders. Explore some of the best areas for birdwatching on Bogue Banks.

Here are just a few of Emerald Isle Realty’s top Pinterest boards to get you excited about your trip to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast!

If your idea of paradise is a spot in Emerald Isle where you can fish right from your backyard, then check out this week’s featured property.

From shelling and fishing to building sandcastles to magnificent sunsets, check out our favorite things to do at the beach in Emerald Isle this summer.

If sand between your toes, the warmth of the sun and the smell of sea air sound like the makings of a perfect day, then Sound of the Sea 614W is for you!

Pharmasea West is a middle row duplex rental centrally located in Emerald Isle. Rent the other half of the property to make it easy to host large family gatherings!

Getting lost in a book can be a pleasant escape when you want to be transported to a new place or setting. A book can also make for a nice companion to bring along with you when you have some downtime or are looking to relax. If you have an upcoming trip to Emerald Isle […]

Beach access right outside your backdoor, long stretches of water to gaze at from your balcony and amenities that make your stay feel like home — what more could you ask for in a perfect Emerald Isle vacation? This week’s featured property, Serenity Shores, checks off all of those boxes and more with five bedrooms, […]

From playful dolphin and loggerhead turtles to wild horses and an abundance of birds, North Carolina’s Crystal Coast offers a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities. Here are some of the more common animals you can expect to find while on vacation in Emerald Isle or its surrounding beach communities. A Sanctuary for Sea Turtles Did […]

Here are a few fun DIY craft ideas using beach shells and your favorite vacation photos that will turn those family memories into cherished keepsakes.

Dear Friends of Emerald Isle Realty, It’s the joyful time we have been planning for, it is time to welcome you back!  As of May 8, 2020 the North Carolina Stay at Home Order for COVID-19 has moved into Phase One. Vacation rentals are now allowed as North Carolina gradually relaxes some of the previous […]

Read the books and then visit the North Carolina beach towns that inspired the settings in romance novels written by Nicholas Sparks.