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Seascape - The Perfect Oceanfront Getawa...

NEW TO RENTAL MARKET IN 2023! Our condo offers the ideal escape from all the hustle and bustle. The ocean vistas are the focal point of the living room and kitchen. The front porch is located in the dunes and is ideal for watching the dolphins swim...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Footprints East, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Get Ready to leave your Footprints in the sand!This Oceanfront Duplex with 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, and 1 Half Bath RENTS AS A SEPARATE HOME DURING "OFF SEASON" ONLY. During In Season, rent the full property Footprints.Equipped with High Speed...

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

2ND ROW. See & Hear the Ocean. 1 Minute ...

MONTHLY LEASE AVAILABLE from NOVEMBER to MID-MAY. Unwind in this bright & well-appointed 2nd row beach getaway where you are only 1 min. to the beach. You can see and hear the ocean from your deck without paying the waterfront rate. Watch the...

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

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...

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...