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Dune Magic, Almost Oceanfront House in E...

Feel Dune Magic at this 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath Almost Oceanfront Home only 3 homes from the ocean! Great ocean view from Level Two! Open and covered decks with furnishings and a short walk to the beach.Ground Level: Covered Parking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Family Beach Vacation

Sensational Oceanside Community, walking distanced to beach, stores, eateries and ice cream :) . 3bdr/ 3.5 bath 3 story Townhome. Granite Kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Two private master suites each with private bath and covered deck...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Quaint ground floor guest house in histo...

Savor the appealing ambiance of this one-bedroom carriage home located on the prettiest street in Beaufort. This comfortable apartment is a separate structure on the property of the historic John Rumley House, circa 1854. Sit on the patio under...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...