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Hoop Pole Creek Retreat • 5 Min to Bea...

Summary:Escape to the Crystal Coast at this peaceful waterfront getaway located in Atlantic Beach, NC. Perfectly positioned along Hoop Pole Creek and just mins. from the fashionable Sheraton beach access, this coastal hideaway offers the ideal...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Fantastic remodeled beach cottage in Sal...

Get ready to relax in this refreshed ocean front beach bungalow in Salter Path, NC. Walking distance to the beach and your own private outdoor pool. The space features 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, and 2 twin beds, ideal for families or groups. With...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Luxurious Oceanfront, PKS home VERY PRIV...

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY SPECIAL: BOOK FOR 14 CONTINUOUS DAYS DURING THESE 2 MONTHS FOR $5600! THAT'S ONLY $400/NIGHT OR 28 CONTINUOUS DAYS FOR $10,000! ESCAPE THE SNOW!Savor priceless time with your family in this open and light-filled ocean getaway...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Cape Lookout National Seashore

The Cape Lookout National Seashore is a 56-mile long stretch of the Southern Outer Banks barrier island terrain that runs from Ocracoke Inlet to the northeast side of Beaufort Inlet. Comprised of three separate islands – the North Core Banks...

The isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore has a wealth of hidden treasures, from wild horses to incredible seashells, but one of the Core Banks’ most unique destinations is the Cape Lookout Village Historic District. Located just inland of...