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2026 Harkers Island Nature Spots Guide

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Grandview, Oceanfront House in Emerald I...

There is nothing more spectacular than watching the sun set from the deck with friends and family, or waking to the sound of the surf and walking out onto one of 5 bedroom decks to savor a spectacular sunrise at Grandview.Grandview features some of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Charming Cottage Private Oceanfront Park...

Cottage, 3 BR, 2 B. Q * Q * Q. Island Club linen service with beds made. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, Intelligent TVs with cable, wireless Internet access. Covered and open decks with porch furnishings, gas grille, enclosed hot/cold outside shower...

  • 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...

Highsmith Cottage (Oceanfront Home)

Located along Ocean Ridge Drive, this oceanfront gem promises coastal bliss. Upon entry, an open living room and refreshed kitchen welcome you, filled with natural light and modern amenities. With four bedrooms and three baths, including a opulent...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...

The isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore has a wealth of hidden treasures, from wild horses to incredible seashells, but one of the Core Banks’ most unique destinations is the Cape Lookout Village Historic District. Located just inland of...