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Summer Winds C-324, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds C-324 is an Oceanfront 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo making for the ideal place to relax - just waiting for you and your family to savor! The beach is readily accessible, with this community's private walkway to the beach. Rest and watch the...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Newly Renovated 3-bedroom home in Emeral...

Welcome to the Sea Shed! Stay comfortably in Emerald Isle at this freshly refreshed 3-bedroom home, just a short and simple walk to a very pristine and uncrowded beach. Thoughtfully designed for families, the home offers a flexible sleeping layout...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Sea breezes and sun in historic old town...

Bright, comfortable, and convenient bungalow on a peaceful street just a block away from Taylor Creek in the Beaufort historic district, with off-street parking. A short walk from shopping and great bars/eateries on Front St., or take a walk to the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...