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Pet-friendly, 3 Blocks to Beach, Pool, #...

Sun, Sand & Shorthairs – King Suite Retreat ☀️????Just 5 mins. from the Atlantic Beach Circle, this pet-friendly King Suite offers painless access to the beach, stores, and eateries. Appreciate ground-level access, complimentary parking, and a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Clean, affordable, and a short walk to t...

This is the ideal home to come spend some time at the ocean! One level, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Totally refreshed and clean. New back deck, fun outdoor shower, and fenced in sizable back yard. Entirely equipped kitchen if you want to stay...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

5BR, Ocean Front, 1/2 Duplex!

As you arrive, you'll appreciate the convenience of the ground level, which includes a covered carport, an enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, and both charcoal and gas grilles for all your cookout needs. The attractively landscaped yard provides...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to 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...