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1 bedroom villa feature full kitchen living room with couch and private deck. Go to Peppertree Atlantic Beach for photos. Available 2nd week of August. Includes tennis courts, mini golf course, barbeque grilles and beach access.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Walk to  beaches from 2nd floor 2 bed 2 ...

This is a second floor ocean view apartment with a very cavernous kitchen and living. Wonderful view from roomy deck that has a table and chairs. It has been our experience that the evenings are peaceful while sitting on the deck appreciating...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Atlantic Beach Retreat w/ 2 Decks: Steps...

Feel an memorable beach trip at this bright 2-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental in Atlantic Beach, NC! Ideal for a charming getaway or a modest group hideaway, this townhome features a full kitchen, 4 Intelligent TVs, a covered patio, and much more...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Island Ferry Adventures

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 outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.

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 Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the...

Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and...

Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve

The Rachel Carson Coastal Reserve is a stunning stretch of barely-barrier island shoreline that’s found just off the coast of historic Downtown Beaufort. Covering 2,205 acres, this collection of three islands that are found along...