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Scuttlebutt Nautical Cottage

1400 ft2 • Deck • Kitchen • BBQ • FAST WIFI • W/DWelcome to Scuttlebutt Nautical Cottage!Just one block from Taylor Creek and Beaufort’s spectacular waterfront—and only a 10–15 min. walk to the beautiful historic downtown—this...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Emerald Escape Up - Duplex in Emerald Is...

Welcome to Emerald Escape, your ideal beach hideaway in the peaceful Deer Horn Dunes neighborhood of Emerald Isle, NC. This upstairs duplex offers comfortable living spaces, making it ideal for families, groups, or multi-generational vacations. For...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Stunning Ocean Front Condo (Oceans 6)

Spending time at the shore is the ultimate antidote to all that ails you! With that in mind, unit 6 at The Oceans could be considered a panacea with its expansive vistas of the sand and sea and the sounds of the surf in the distance. Upon your...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...