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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
Dune It Whale, Oceanfront House In Emera...

What could be more summery than Dune It Whale? When you rent this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanfront home, you can relax, kick your shoes off and appreciate the beachy air all week long! Dune It Whale features a 6 person hot tub (see #19 below) to...

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

Beautiful house with private beach acces...

Located at the end of a cul de sac this peaceful residence offers a enormous screened in sunroom with attached broad deck overlooking the marsh. Quick private beach access via 4 person golf cart. Beach chairs, bicycles, coolers, beach towels, paddle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...