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Beach Thyme, Oceanfront House in Indian ...

Feel the ultimate coastal getaway at Beach Thyme, a striking 4-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom oceanfront bungalow with unparalleled ocean vistas of the pristine shores of Indian Beach. This airy home with modern amenities and vaulted ceilings, offering an...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Family Beach House Ready for Water Fun!

Handsome vistas of the sound. A family style kitchen, family room and two viewing decks. Plenty of space and room for down time. One block walk to the beach. Boogie boards, paddle boards, sand toys and bicycles. You’re just a few steps away...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

2 The Max, Oceanside House in Emerald Is...

2 The Max is a cozy 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Oceanside home. Only a short walk to the ocean! Open decks with rockers. There is a screened in porch with rocking chairs, a picnic table, and swings. Savor the handsome woodsy feel of this beachy, oceanside...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Beaufort is a community that’s best explored from the water, and paddlers of all skill levels can find an adventure or two in store through Beaufort Paddle. Located in between the towns of Beaufort and Morehead City, and conveniently found...

Cedar Island RV Park and Motel is the vacation destination that you and your family have been looking for! Our beaches remain one of the few areas along the east coast of the United States that remain completely untouched and in their natural state...

There’s a whole host of ways to have fun on the Emerald Isle waters with the help of Hot Wax Surf Shop. Located just off of Emerald Drive along Mallard Dr., this centrally located surf shop offers a lot more than just boards and board shorts...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...

New Bern is one of coastal North Carolina’s many towns that is arguably best explored from an on-the-water perspective, and adventurous visitors and locals can find everything they need for an upcoming excursion at Stand Up Outfitters...

Explore the scenic waters of natural New Bern with an adventure that is orchestrated by Stillwater Kayaks. Located at the beautiful Northwest Creek marina, which is next to The Resort at Fairfield Harbor, this adventure company provides...

The small town of Swansboro is surrounded by wide, calm waters, which makes it a perfect destination for tackling a new kayak, paddle boarding, or boating adventure through Swansboro Paddle Boarding. Conveniently located on the very edge of the...

Sunfish • Fishing • Kayaks * Beachcats • Pedal Kayaks • Small Sailboats • SUPs • Surfboards • Gear • Advice • Friendly ServiceTrusty Watersports is a locally owned and operated kayak and sailboat shop. We...

Indian Beach and Emerald Isle vacationers can enjoy hours of fun on the water at their own pace with a rental or excursion that launches from Water Sports Rentals. Easy to reach for island vacationers, this effortlessly fun watersports destination...