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Freshly refreshed kitchen and bath! Our unit is a ground level condo which appears as a traditional townhome design. This unit sleeps a max. of six people. There are two bedrooms with one and half baths. There is a entirely outfitted kitchen...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Stunning Front Street Home in Beaufort-1...

Tie up your boat to the private dock just feet from your elegant Taylor’s Creek waterfront rental home for the ultimate vacation stay. Historic Beaufort, walk to town.Welcome to 1404 Front Street, a elegantly appointed waterfront vacation home in...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Charming house steps from historic downt...

Your home away from home in Beaufort with 4 bedrooms. This handsome home features 2 king beds and 2 queen beds, comfortably sleeping your whole group. With 3 bathrooms, including showers and hair dryers, getting ready is painless and convenient. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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 Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...