There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 12th year in 2026. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
Visitors taking a stroll through Beaufort can’t help but admire the collection of historic homes and charming city blocks that have been guarding the waterfront for centuries. Many of these structures are part of the Beaufort Historic District...
Grace Appearing is a striking 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom House with Private Pool (Pool is closed Nov - Feb) located on the opulent Oceanside of Emerald Isle. The spectacular location is just a short 3-min. walk to the beach! It is the ideal getaway for...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
We also own Homeaway Property #9320085 "Chateau Relaxo Deux" which is the condo right next door for families traveling together."Chateau Relaxo" is an end unit condo located on the top floor that has everything you need for a calming vacation in...
- Atlantic Beach
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 4
Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...
Your Emerald Isle Vacation Starts Here!Escape to the laid-back coastal lifestyle with this refreshed 3-bedroom, 3-bath beach getaway ideally located sound side on Emerald Isle. Designed for comfort, convenience, and memorable memories, this...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...