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SALTERRA-Cozy 3-bedroom cottage, dog fri...

Your Emerald Isle adventure begins at this cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach bungalow just a short walk to the beach with public access! Also just a short walk across the road to the public boat ramp and marina, park, and dock! Savor the sounds of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
K Kamp, Almost Oceanfront House in Emera...

K Kamp is a 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home just a short walk to the beach! Once you reach Ocean Drive, take a left and it is just 3 homes from the beach access! Open and covered decks with ocean & sound vistas!Recent updates include New paint throughout the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 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...

Pet Friendly, Affordable and private Sin...

Striking PET FRIENDLY 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Single Family Oceanside Cottage. Modest dogs (under 25 lbs) only with $100 pet fee ( 2 max.). Very private area but only a 5 min. walk to the beach. Recently refreshed to include bathrooms with glass...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...