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Top floor, beautiful 2 Bedroom/2 Bath luxury condo in Emerald Isle with two decks, one sound side and one ocean side. Watch dolphins from the breakfast-room window! All the amenities. Immaculately kept. Freshly painted each year. Updated floor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Blue Crab Retreat, Almost Oceanfront Hou...

Blue Crab Retreat is a striking 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, nearly oceanfront, coastal getaway located conveniently in the heart of Emerald Isle with access to many local eateries and stores.Blue Crab Retreat is sure to give you simple access to all that...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Oceanfront Condo-Sleeps 4-Newly Renovate...

Stunning expansive oceanfront condo!A completely modernized oceanfront 1 king bedroom, 1 twin bunk. Gorgeously decorated, thoughtfully appointed and has many bespoke upgrades featuring bespoke cabinetry and granite counter tops, a dining area...

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

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...