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Black Dog Beach House, Soundside House i...

Welcome to Black Dog Beach House – Your Ultimate Soundside Getaway!Escape to the tranquility of Black Dog Beach House, a fabulous vacation rental located on the serene soundside of a impressive ocean town. With 4 cavernous bedrooms and 2.5 baths...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront beach cottage with large deck...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.It's time to have the vacation you've been waiting for at this beautiful oceanfront home with simple public beach access. Just steps from the sand, you can take in the beauty of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Top Of The Mooring, Almost Oceanfront Du...

Spend a week in Top Of The Mooring- a striking 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 savor the elegant vistas of the...

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