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Sound Front Home with Dock (Downeast Ret...

Welcome to Downeast Retreat, your ideal sound-front escape located in the heart of Down East Beaufort. This gorgeously appointed coastal home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and waterfront serenity, making it the ideal destination for...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bahama Breeze, Oceanfront House in Emera...

New:75" TV's in Living Room and Game Room65" TV's in Master Bedrooms, Office and GymIf you want to savor the sights and sounds of a tropical heaven, Bahama Breeze is calling your name. This stunningly appointed 10 bedroom, 11 full and 1 half bath...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Oceanfront Cottage, Stunning Views And P...

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6 - Updated bedrooms and baths.Appreciate this newly refreshed oceanfront duplex with sweeping vistas of the ocean through double and upsized sliding glass doors. In just a few steps down private beach access you are...

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

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...