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Fully-Renovated 2 BR, 2 Bath 'A Place at...

Welcome to “A Place At The Beach III”, Atlantic Beach’s premier vacation resort! In addition to the handsome, wide, white sand beach and charming vistas, savor many amenities supplied at no additional charge at this family-friendly complex...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Oceanfront 4BR, 4.5B home with stunn...

Oceanfront single family home. 4 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths. King * King * Queen * Queen, Bunkbed. Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Comforters. Constructed in 2021 with handsome ocean vistas and furnished decks. Dishwasher...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Dune It Whale, Oceanfront House In Emera...

What could be more summery than Dune It Whale? When you rent this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanfront home, you can relax, kick your shoes off and savor the beachy air all week long! Dune It Whale features a 6 person hot tub (see #19 below) to help in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...