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Ocean Front - beautiful sunrise and suns...

Close to town central for shopping, pier, dinner, etc. Very close to boat ramp. Freshly refreshed in 2021. King Mattresses in 3 Bedrooms rooms (2 have ocean facing balcony); plus 1 Bedroom with 2 Twin Mattresses. Three Full Bathrooms with upgraded...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront, 1st-Floor Condo with Deck, O...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Looking for a calming hideaway? Shutters on the Beach is located back in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores, keeping you away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

3BR Cottage – 3rd Row – Screened Por...

This comfortable, rustic beach bungalow offers a cozy layout with 1 Double bed, 2 Twin beds, and a Bunk bed, making it a great spot for a calming coastal hideaway. Linens are supplied with beds made prior to arrival, so you can settle in and start...

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

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...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...