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The Sea Glass Cottage

The Sea Glass Cottage is styled for the whole family or a group of friends looking to savor the great eateries & activities in Beaufort and local Crystal Coast beach areas. Premium on-site amenities include pool, BBQ, clubhouse, firepit...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Emerald Isle Oceanfront Condo at Pebble ...

We strongly encourage our guests to purchase trip insurance in case their vacation has to be cancelled or altered for any of a variety of reasons. Consumer Reports recommends InsureMyTrip. Vacation Rental By Owner also offers trip insurance. Our...

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

New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this impressive farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an modren feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...