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Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home)

Located along Ocean Ridge Drive, this oceanfront gem promises coastal bliss. Upon entry, an open living room and refreshed kitchen welcome you, filled with natural light and modern amenities. With four bedrooms and three baths, including a opulent...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beautiful Sound Side Home w/Private Beac...

Tucked away in the coastal community of Pine Knoll Shores, this handsome 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental offers the ideal blend of relaxation and coastal adventure. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the home features an...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Redone Luxury Waterfront at The Point w/...

One in a Million is a freshly modernized 6,000+ square foot vacation home. Located at The Point of Emerald Isle, it offers private, expansive vistas of the ocean and sound and a two-min. walk to one of the most coveted parts of the beach on the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...