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Top Of The Mooring, Almost Oceanfront Du...

Spend a week in Top Of The Mooring- a beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath Almost Oceanfront vacation home. This inviting Duplex has calming furnishings and a Intelligent TV make the living room comfortable and cozy while you appreciate the pretty vistas of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront, private pool, views galore!

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to Saturday2 RefrigeratorsBed Linen and Bath TowelsBooster SeatChild Gates on DecksFoosball TableGas GrilleOcean ViewPing Pong TablePorta-CribPrivate Pool- can be heated!Private Walkway to BeachRecreation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Classic Oceanfront Beach Cottage!

DESCRIPTION: Escape to this oceanfront Emerald Isle getaway, ideal for a calming Crystal Coast hideaway. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach home offers direct beach access, expansive ocean vistas, and plenty of coastal appeal. Appreciate your morning...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...