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Soundfront Living with Ocean Views, Priv...

Why Guests Appreciate Salty PawsSoundfront home with ocean vistasPrivate dock with direct water accessWaterfront private poolBeach access only 900 feet awayTwo living rooms for flexible family spaceEnormous, completely equipped kitchen for group...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Oceanfront 2 BR Duplex East w/ Stunning ...

Walk out your bedroom door directly to the beach! Or just lay in bed watching and listening to the waves. Upstairs, appreciate the unobstructed vistas of the vast ocean from the newly remodeled, comfortable and cool living room. The island is just a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

Beautiful ocean front home with direct b...

Maritime PlaceOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your ideal hideaway in Pine Knoll Shores, NC! This appealing home offers access to...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...