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Egret's Edge - Waterfront with a Pool

Egrets Edge comfortably sleeps your group with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, plus a additional sleeping alcove, ideal for kids or additional guests.Sleeping arrangements include• King bedroom• King bedroom• Bedroom with two Queen beds• Queen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront 5BR Escape with Private Pool ...

Five bedrooms and four baths create space for up to 10 guests in this oceanfront getaway with a private pool and hard‑to‑beat vistas. A king suite with its own bath offers added comfort, while the reverse layout opens living and dining to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Relax and Recharge at This Spacious 4-Be...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway! This elegantly maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers everything you need for a calming coastal vacation. With 2 king beds and 4 twin beds, there's plenty of space for family or friends—linens...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 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...