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Salty Paws Cottage - Where Coastal Comfo...

Welcome Salty Paws Cottage, your pet‑friendly coastal escape, located in Beaufort’s friendliest, most walkable communities, Eastman Creek. This comfortable, easygoing home is designed for casual vacation living, with plenty of space to relax...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
OCEANFRONT! NEW listing!

About this space"Our Happy Place" is where your vacation heaven begins! It doesn't get better than OCEANFRONT! You get the picture ideal view from every window! The beach access is right off our front steps and the pool is right beside the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Nauti by Nature| Easy beach and Pool Acc...

Welcome to Nauti by Nature at Pebble Beach, your coastal hideaway in handsome Emerald Isle! This newly refreshed 1BR condo features a roomy king suite, full kitchen, and comfortable queen sleeper couch. Unwind on the screened porch or savor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...