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Shell Cottage DOG Friendly in Historic D...

Our Shell Cottage features both a queen size bed in the Bedroom, and a queen size couch-bed in the Living Room, the bungalow sleeps a max. of 3 persons. This bungalow has an refreshed kitchen with a dishwasher and propane grille. There is one...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Simple Blessings - Soundfront cottage wi...

Open floor plan overlooking Bogue Sound with your own private dock and boat lift! Unwind on the main level sound front covered deck and relax as the sun sets. Appreciate your morning coffee from the covered master suite deck, also overlooking the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Remodeled Cottage | Walk to Beach | Game...

Middle Row Cottage is a elegantly modernized coastal getaway that blends classic beach appeal with modern comfort. Thoughtfully refreshed for 2026 while preserving touches of its original woodwork, this home offers a warm, inviting ambiance that...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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...