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Escape to the striking coastal town of Emerald Isle, NC, and stay at this enchanting dog-friendly home just a stone's throw away from the ocean. This family-friendly getaway offers a plethora of amenities, including internet, cable TV, a completely...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Sutton Cottage-Ocean Front Home

Welcome to Sutton Cottage, where coastal appeal and modern comfort harmonize effortlessly. Positioned gracefully along the calming shores of the ocean, this five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom sanctuary invites you to immerse yourself in...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Dancing Dolphin, Almost Oceanfront House...

Dancing Dolphin is a pretty 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home in Indian Beach that is sure to be the ideal spot for your calming hideaway to the beach. A second-row home, its nearly oceanfront position grants close beach access and pretty vistas all...

  • Indian Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.

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...

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...

Morehead City's Jaycee Park is easily one of the most scenic parks along the Crystal Coast, and perhaps the region's busiest park in the summer season. Located adjacent to the waterfront, with wide open views of the Bogue Sound and neighboring...