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Charming house steps from historic downt...

Your home away from home in Beaufort with 4 bedrooms. This beautiful home features 2 king beds and 2 queen beds, comfortably sleeping your whole group. With 3 bathrooms, including showers and hair dryers, getting ready is simple and convenient. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
A Wave From It All - First Floor Condo

A Wave From It All is just that! It is a hideaway on the first floor, with the pool and hot tub just a few feet away out of your back patio door. This condo is in the Summer Winds complex in Indian Beach. With much to do at the beach and the ocean...

  • Indian Beach
  • 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...

Colorful Emerald Isle Home: Just Steps t...

It's always a rush to feel the ocean flow over your feet for the first time, and when you stay at this impressive Emerald Isle bungalow, that feeling will be just steps away! With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a direct path to the shoreline, this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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...