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Oceanfront 8 Bedroom/6.5 Bath Home: Elev...

Oceanfront Home, 8 BR, 6 1/2 B. King * King * King * King * King * King * 2 Queens * 2 Bunkbeds. Sand Castle Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Linens. This extraordinary Sand Castle home exceeds all your expectations for that...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Glasshouse West, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

-Appreciate the beautiful oceanfront vistas from the luxury of your hot tub! Great for calming and soaking in the sun!-Brand new, entirely remodeled upstairs bathroom with granite tiled showerGlasshouse West is an Oceanfront Duplex with 3 Bedrooms...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Sea Salt Cottage with private boat dock

With your own dock at your doorstep accepting for up to two boats on a floating and fixed dock and an in ground pool, Sea Salt Cottage is the ideal place for fisherman and families alike. The home is a brand new just constructed coastal haven...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 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...

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...