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2026 Cape Carteret Kid Friendly Activities Guide

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Panoramic Ocean & Sound Views, 2 min wal...

Third row with gorgeous ocean and sound vistas and very simple beach access with less than 2 min. walk to the sand. Sound access also available for kayaks and paddle boards. Located in the middle of the island, our Fantasea bungalow is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Perfect 2BR Getaway with partial A/C, Fu...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to the beautiful dog friendly downstairs unit of this enchanting duplex located in handsome Emerald Isle, NC. Perfectly designed for families, this single-level home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Family & Pet Friendly Retreat

Let the anxiety of your life end and the adventure of vacation begin, the min. you pull into the drive way. Set away from the road and surrounded by trees this is the ideal coastal escape. Adorable 3 bedroom/2bath beach bungalow. Lots of space when...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...