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Remodeled Oceanfront Duplex in Quiet Oce...

Come stay at our freshly modernized oceanfront home in the trendy Ocean Oaks neighborhood at Emerald Isle. We offer a wrap-around ocean view from the kitchen and living area, along with ocean-facing windows in each of our 3 bedrooms. Our goal is to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
A Salty Kiss, Oceanfront House in Indian...

Appreciate your future vacation at A Salty Kiss! This 7 bedroom, 8.5 bathroom oceanfront home is located in handsome Indian Beach, North Carolina! Located near plenty of eateries, shopping and adventure that the Crystal Coast has to offer!Total Bed...

  • Indian Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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 beach house right on the ocean.

You will adore this classic beach home that sits right on the ocean with upstairs and downstairs porches affording marvelous vistas and ocean access! It is comfortable and cozy, old school, with no frills, but with all that is needed for a fun stay...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...