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Big Kahuna - Oceanfront (As seen on HGTV...

The Big Kahuna will be a great family destination for your summer vacation. There is plenty of space for a enormous family or multiple families. The view of the ocean is completely unobstructed and you can sit on the covered porch, relax on the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Oceanfront with heated private pool (opt...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 Refrigerators2 DishwashersBed Linens and Bath TowelsBig Screen TVElevatorFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHandicap FriendlyHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerIce MakerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPicnic TablesPing-Pong...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Spacious Coastal Retreat with Pool & Bea...

Escape to this roomy 6-bed, 4-bath beach home that sleeps 12 with a mix of King, Queen, bunk, and Twin beds — all linens supplied and beds made for you. Spend sunny days by your own heated pool* or relax on roomy open and covered decks with dune...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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 in a charming but unimposing brick building in the heart of downtown Morehead City, the Arts Council of Carteret County is the region’s premier resource for discovering a wealth of local talents that call the Crystal Coast home.  

Artists and art aficionados can happily combine and celebrate the local arts scene at Blu Sail Gallery, Artists' School & Pottery Studio. This all-encompassing stop for creative minds offers a wealth of classes, framing services, camps, and even...

From incredible gallery shows that highlight the talents of a local artist or two, to fun classes that are appropriate for creative students of all ages and skill levels, there are lots of fun ways to explore the Crystal Coast art scene at the...

Visitors and locals of all ages can find miles of fun at the Morehead City Recreation Center. This complex of activities and attractions in the heart of town features ample ways to have a ball while experiencing everything the town of Morehead City...

Visitors of all ages can celebrate the local arts scene and discover their own creative side at the wholly unique New Bern Arts & Wellness Center. Striving to be an oasis for folks who want to explore both their creative potential and overall...

From swaths of decadent or eye-catching material to finish up a fashion forward project, to unique classes and events that will get anyone in a creative state of mind, the centrally located New Bern Fabric Center certainly has a lot to offer that...

Spend a rainy or relaxing day in New Bern exploring a creative side with a visit to the downtown area’s favorite destination for creative minds. The Accidental Artist is a chic little pottery studio that allows patrons of all ages and artistic...

Visitors on the hunt for a unique activity that everyone in the party will adore can unleash their inner artist at Wine and Design -a unique destination where creativity and delicious sips go hand in hand.  A great spot for small parties as...