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Historic dog-friendly home with Central ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Feel the appeal of historic Beaufort in this gorgeously restored home constructed in 1838, located just two blocks from downtown Beaufort's front street and waterfront. This...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Remodeled Beach Duplex | Walk to Ocean |...

WELCOME TO TWIN TIDES LOWWelcome to Twin Tides Low, a delightfully refreshed first-floor coastal getaway in the heart of Atlantic Beach. Located on the fourth row from the ocean and just a short 3-5 min. walk to public beach access, this comfortable...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Barbara's Dream

Make Barbara's Dream your home base for your next group beach vacation in gorgeous Emerald Isle! Just a five-min. walk from the beach, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with an attached sunroom can comfortably sleep 10. When the sun sets...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...