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Sea Star, Oceanside House in Atlantic Be...

Sea Star is a 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Oceanside pet friendly vacation home, located on the gorgeous Crystal Coast of North Carolina, in the town of Atlantic Beach. This handsome home is just a 2 min. walk from a beach access and just mins. from stores and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Scuttlebutt Nautical Cottage

1400 ft2 • Deck • Kitchen • BBQ • FAST WIFI • W/DWelcome to Scuttlebutt Nautical Cottage!Just one block from Taylor Creek and Beaufort’s spectacular waterfront—and only a 10–15 min. walk to the beautiful historic downtown—this...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Almost Heaven: Dog-friendly corner townh...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Spend your vacation surfing, body boarding, and beachcombing at this two-story townhouse in the heart of Atlantic Beach, where the golden sand and crisp Atlantic waves are three...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

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...