Second Wind - Emerald Isle, NC

06/05/2024

Sea turtle nesting season in North Carolina is in full swing! Volunteers with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission NC Sea Turtle Project, walk on the beaches early in the morning along the coast, looking for tracks like these from May until October. These tracks were left by a nesting mother a few years ago. Loggerheads are the most common sea turtles that nest on the Crystal Coast. They can lay up to 120 eggs in one nest!

It's easy to help out hatchlings and nesting mothers. Pick up trash, fill in holes, bring in beach equipment like chairs and tents, turn out ocean-facing lights or close blinds. Using wildlife-friendly lights on ocean-facing properties helps sea turtles navigate easily toward the ocean instead of the dunes.

03/01/2024

Just in case billiards, pinball, foosball and corn hole were not enough fun for rainy days, we have added a ping pong table!

02/25/2024

Nothing helps you catch that Second Wind like some time in the spa. New hot tub has more room for friends and more jets for relaxation.

07/20/2023

Your favorite photo from your vacation to Emerald Isle could help get you back on the coast! Emerald Isle Realty is running a photo contest to celebrate the beauty of our island. Submit your favorite photo from your vacation to Emerald Isle by visiting the link below. You could win a $300 credit towards your next stay!

https://bit.ly/3Y0d0bL

04/28/2023

Sea turtle season starts next week!

03/27/2023

This year we’ve completed a landscaping project to increase available parking, get rid of the sandspurs, and create a garden with plants native to coastal Carolina. Now just waiting for spring to do its thing! 🌱🌼

01/14/2023

Humpback Whale breaching (jumping) in front of the Lighthouse yesterday (01/11/2023)! -- Now this is what I call being in the right place at the right time! Humpback whales begin to migrate past the park at this time of year as they follow the schools of fish on their way back from their southern feeding/breeding grounds back to their northern summering areas off New England. Keep your eyes open and your camera handy as this Humpback was seen breaching in front of the lighthouse on the oceanside yesterday!

Image description: Large Humpback whale is 1/2 out of the water with the Cape Lookout Lighthouse in the background.

Image credit: Courtesy of Jan Tugwell

01/03/2023

Congratulations to the Beachy family who obtained a high score on the pinball machine and received $100 off their stay in 2023!

08/25/2022

It was a beautiful morning over the ocean!

08/06/2022

Labor Day week is still available at Second Wind at a special rate!

On top of great beach weather this week also features some fun events in the area such as Cannon Day at Fort Macon (https://www.ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park/events-and-programs/cannon-day-7) and the Labor Day Classic at the Speedway (https://www.carteretspeedway.com/event-details/labor-day-classic-late-model-twins)

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https://reservations.emeraldislerealty.com/properties/second-wind

Second Wind is a 6BR oceanfront vacation rental featuring spacious rooms, hot tub, game room, outdoor event space and bar, private boardwalk to beach and more.

07/05/2022

If you’ve been to Emerald Isle the last couple years you’re sure to have seen these popular shades! Don’t miss a giveaway from Emerald Isle Realty ⬇️. **To participate make sure you go to POST LINKED BELOW to share/like/comment— not this post on Second Wind’s page**⬇️

05/09/2022

This offseason we made an effort to update the bathrooms with new fixtures, hardware and paint. We also renovated the showers for a more updated look and spacious feel. Thank you to all of our guests for their feedback on how we can make Second Wind ideal for their vacation stay. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with more ideas!