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Modernist Waterfront House near Historic...

The Shorely Temple is a roomy mid-century waterfront getaway mins. from historic Beaufort, North Carolina. It's funky red exterior and modernist design make for a memorable and calming hideaway on the North River. Savor striking sunrises from the...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3BR- Dogs OK- Ocean Front - Master Suite

Welcome to your private beach getaway in this roomy oceanfront duplex, where comfort meets striking coastal vistas! Spanning 2,400 square feet, this home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a additional room equipped with bunk beds—making it ideal...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

High Tide Retreat|Golf Car·Downtown Bea...

A ideal 5.0 — and guests keep saying the same thing: bigger and better than the photos even show. High Tide Retreat is a delightfully finished 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home tucked between Front Street and the harbor in the heart of downtown Beaufort...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...