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Bohemian Getaway Only 3-min Walk to Beac...

Centrally located, Crystal Cove checks all the boxes for your next beach hideaway! ✓ 6 rows from the beach on the sound side✓ Private boat ramp access on sound side✓ Two dishwashers and an ice maker!✓ Brand new Hot Tub that seats 7...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour - 2 Bedroom

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in beautiful New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

1 Block to Beach: Emerald Isle Gem w/ Oc...

Great for Families | Peaceful Setting | Outdoor Oasis | BBQ ReadyPack your sun hats and swimsuits! Plenty of sun and surf await with a stay at this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Emerald Isle vacation rental home. Ideal for a family hideaway, this pretty abode...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...