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2026 Cape Carteret Rainy Day Activities Guide

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Bryant Cottage-Oceanfront/Pet Friendly H...

Wake up to beautiful ocean vistas in this roomy 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom oceanfront home located in the serene Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, this open-concept beach getaway features a kitchen with ample counter...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Ocean Reef 11-B1, Almost Oceanfront Cond...

Ocean Reef 11-B1 is a First Floor Almost Oceanfront 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo just one building away from the ocean in the unique Tudor-styled gated condominium complex Ocean Reef. Its interior décor is a designers dream! The cool, calm, and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Remodeled Oceanfront Duplex in Quiet Oce...

Come stay at our freshly refreshed oceanfront home in the fashionable Ocean Oaks neighborhood at Emerald Isle. We offer a wrap-around ocean view from the kitchen and living area, along with ocean-facing windows in each of our 3 bedrooms. Our goal is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...