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Best all suite oceanfront home on Atlant...

New oceanfront elevator home designed with four identical suites and four separate decks and porches, a completely accessible suite, and a kids bunk room with bath. Heated pool, enormous living-dining-kitchen, and four car garage.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Spacious House with prime Beach access

2ND ROW BEACH VIEW WITH CLEAR OCEAN VIEWSPublic beach access only steps away 5 bedrooms on 2 floors (sleeps at least 13) Family-friendly room configurations (including 2 king beds; 1 queen bed; 1 double bed and a room of bunk beds)Ensuite bathrooms...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
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...

Emerald Isle Vacation Beach house

Upstairs is a traditional style home with three rooms (3 beds, 2 queen and 1 full) and two full baths. Outside has a cavernous screened in porch and then another deck that is not covered so you can appreciate the weather. Downstairs has one huge...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...