Category: Emerald Isle Beach Talk

What Should be in Your Beach Bag?

So you have rented your Emerald Isle vacation beach house. The car is packed and you’re about to head south. Many of you traveling longer distances hail from Ohio, or maybe Pennsylvania. Why do we know this? Take a glance at the license plates when you arrive in EI. See what I mean?

Emerald Isle, NC Fireworks Display July 4th, 2012

What would the 4th of July Emerald Isle holiday be without a fireworks display off the Bogue Inlet Pier? The great news is you can bring your whole family to see the Emerald Isle 4th of July Fireworks display for 2012! Clearly seen from the Intracoastal Waterway and Bogue Sound, this year’s fireworks will be launched… Continue reading Emerald Isle, NC Fireworks Display July 4th, 2012

Carefree Sandancer West Beach Cottage Guest Journal

This week the Carroll families are renting 124 Heverly Drive in Emerald Isle. A popular component of many Emerald Isle beach vacation rental properties is a guest book or renters journal. The property owners of Carefree Sandancer West offer such a journal for their rental guest. Curious to know what other renters have documented, I… Continue reading Carefree Sandancer West Beach Cottage Guest Journal

New Suite Hotel Coming to Emerald Isle

According to local media sources, only one final permit is required from the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners for a new Emerald Suites hotel to be built. Planned for the corner of N.C. 58, Islander Drive and Crew Drive (see map below), the hotel project is being developed by a partnership of the two long-time… Continue reading New Suite Hotel Coming to Emerald Isle

Big Plans for the Crystal Coast Blog in 2009!

It is painfully obvious that I have been a total slacker when it comes to posting regularly here at the Crystal Coast Blog over the last few months. I’m going to use an “excuse” I hear often from my real estate agent clients and friends, “I’ve been too busy to blog“. There, I used the… Continue reading Big Plans for the Crystal Coast Blog in 2009!

Merry Christmas from the Crystal Coast Blog!

As I sit in our warm North Carolina home, surrounded by family who enjoy excellent health, I am completely overwhelmed by just how wonderfully blessed we are. We give thanks today for the wonderful gift of the birth of Christ. We also give thanks for the gift of family, friends and our extended friends scattered… Continue reading Merry Christmas from the Crystal Coast Blog!

World’s Youngest Crystal Coast Blogger

I recently asked my five year old grandson to write his first blog. Below is what he typed on the computer and added to my Facebook page: Guest Post by Taylor Cookman What makes Nana and Papa’s house special is their toy’s and TV. I also like to go with Nana and Papa to the… Continue reading World’s Youngest Crystal Coast Blogger

4 Family-Friendly Things to do in Emerald Isle

Now that school is back in session, and the summer crowds are gone, you might be wondering what’s left to do on that quick weekend getaway to the Crystal Coast. Just remember, with less crowds and pleasant weather in the fall months, it’s an ideal time to visit Emerald Isle. If you’re coming for a… Continue reading 4 Family-Friendly Things to do in Emerald Isle