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Luxury Upper Duplex

Feel a completely refreshed upper duplex just 500ft from the beach! Savor chic, modern decor, all-new appliances, and a roomy, comfortable layout. Ideal for calming after a day in the sun, with painless access to the public beach. The space is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Perkins Cottage- Ocean Front/Pet Friendl...

Welcome to Perkins Cottage, a gorgeous oceanfront getaway featuring five bedrooms and five baths, with an additional two half baths for added convenience. Positioned along the pristine coastline, this property offers sweeping vistas of the countless...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Bright Blue Willow, Soundside House in E...

Bright Blue Willow is a calming and comfortable sound side home in Emerald Isle with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Located comfortably in the heart of Emerald Isle, you are always just a short distance from everything you could possibly want to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...