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2 BR steps from beach access, dog-friend...

This freshly refreshed 2 bedroom 1 bath dog-friendly duplex is located just steps away from the beach where you can relax, sunbathe, surf fish, and more. You and your guests will appreciate one of the few, quieter and less traveled parts of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4 BR SOUNDFRONT HOME- PINE KNOLL SHORES ...

You will savor the Crystal Coast in this conveniently located 4 Bedroom 2 Bath bungalow located directly on the intercoastal waterway in family-friendly Pine Knoll Shores. This completely furnished home comes with a full-size kitchen equipped with...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 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...

Emerald Isle Lookout, Oceanview House in...

Emerald Isle Lookout is a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom oceanview home located in the heart of Emerald Isle. The oceanview heaven is part of our Emerald Cottage collection; a boutique collection of properties with timeless features, unique...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Cedar Island Ferry

Experienced Outer Banks travelers attest that a local ferry ride either to or from the barrier island shorelines is a huge part of the fun, and a relaxing 2.25 hour cruise across the Pamlico Sound is certainly a welcome diversion for many road-weary...

Cedar Island RV Park and Motel is the vacation destination that you and your family have been looking for! Our beaches remain one of the few areas along the east coast of the United States that remain completely untouched and in their natural state...

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Take an engaging horseback ride along the pristine Southern Outer Banks shoreline with a trip to Cedar Island’s Outer Banks Riding Stables. This local horseback riding company may be a little out of the way for Crystal Coast vacationers, but...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...