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POOL & DOGS WELCOME! Easy Beach Access

The Sandbar is a striking single-family home located just one lot from the ocean, offering ocean vistas and direct beach access! Appreciate your own private, chlorine pool (pool cannot be heated) and relax in this attractively furnished space. This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Modern 3BR Home w/ Backyard, Firepit & N...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway — a fresh and comfortable 3BR, 2BA home in peaceful New Bern. Ideal for families, friends, or business travelers, it sleeps up to 8 and offers comfortable lounge spaces, a dedicated work area, reliable WiFi, and a...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Spacious 5-BR Beach Getaway with Ocean V...

Welcome to Casa del mar Esmeralda! This roomy 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation home is ideally located in a beachfront cul-de-sac in the charming Ocean Crest subdivision, just steps from the sand and close to everything Emerald Isle has to offer.Ideal...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...

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...