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Waterfront Coastal Escape

Welcome to your calming Atlantic Beach vacation rental at a peaceful waterfront getaway located on North Carolina’s striking Crystal Coast. Just mins. from the fashionable Sheraton beach access, this property offers the ideal balance of peaceful...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Angel's Rest, 5 BR, 5.5 BA, Oceanfront w...

Your vacation will be definitely heavenly when your family stays at Angel’s Rest - a gorgeous 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath oceanfront getaway tucked away in a peaceful stretch of Emerald Isle. With sweeping ocean vistas, direct private beach access, an...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

The Gray Whale Cottage-Pet Friendly Home

This home is an original bungalow from the 1940s with recent renovations. It is a short walk to the Downtown waterfront along the edge of Taylor’s Creek. A short walk away is Fisherman’s Park, where you can launch your kayak for a leisurely...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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...