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Mystic Pelican on The Canal. Dock.  Beac...

Bring your boat, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, and fishing poles. This home has it all! Private dock, two private boat ramps, and private beach access with parking. Plenty of places to discover. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
New 2025 Build | Private Pool, Elevator ...

Welcome to West Sound Story, a charmingly designed new construction duplex (2025) offering the ideal blend of comfort, style, and coastal convenience. Ideally located between the ocean and the sound, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath getaway is just a short...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Time to relax and enjoy

Welcome to your ideal getaway in the impressive town of New Bern, NC! Unwind and savor your stay in a gated golf community! This home features coastal amenities and modren décor, ideal space for family and friends to gather, relax and take...

  • New Bern
  • 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...

Emerald Isle vacationers can take a quick trip across the bridge to the beach to enjoy a scenic trek through a coastal component of the Croatan National Forest with a visit to the Patsy Pond Nature Trail. Located just across the sound from the...