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2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Coastal Condo w/ Ocean & Sound Views & B...

Modern, family-friendly beach condo with luxury vinyl floor throughout—no carpet! Features include washer/dryer, dishwasher, Keurig coffee maker (bring pods), and three intelligent TVs. Savor natural light from new windows and sliding door. Beach...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
ISLE BE THERE ~5 min Walk to Beach, 4 Be...

Available: Aug 8 - Sep 30Book your Emerald Isle beach week while prime summer dates are still open.Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway — a cavernous, family-friendly beach home just a short 5-min. walk to the sand. Located on the ocean...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

In the Historic Downtown Riverside Community. The Riverside Lighthouse is a appealing, historic home, tucked away on a calming street in the heart of Downtown just steps away from New Bern's rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, stores, and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...