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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...

Amazing Sound Front Cottage with Private...
4.8
(61)

This is the best the coast has to offer! This elegant sound front bungalow comes with all the amenities with a private pier and a new in-ground pool. This bungalow is really 2 homes in one. The upstairs bungalow has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

  High Cotton Cottage
4.8
(9)

We are into the fifth family generation appreciating this summer getaway for all ages. Featuring 6 full bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, everybody is comfortable. Two separate living/TV areas, main floor and basement make it nice when the kids want their...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Pet-friendly, Full Kitchen - 3 Blocks to...

Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, this pet-friendly, first-floor condo is close to everything. The lifeguarded beach at the Atlantic Beach Circle is a short 5 min. walk (just 3 blocks!), as are numerous eateries, a pet-friendly biergarten w...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

July 12-19 Available! 5BR 3BA West-East ...
4.9
(53)

***Just Picture Yourself Here*** Our oceanfront home is a sanctuary-a place to relax, relax, and rejuvenate. No better way to start your day than to listen to the waves & feel the ocean breezes!Each duplex side sleeps 12 East Side Vacation Rental By...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Anniversary Waltz West, Oceanfront Duple...

Anniversary Waltz West is a 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Oceanfront home. You'll spend your vacation just steps from the handsome Atlantic Ocean! Sink your toes in the sand all day long as you sit on the beach! High Speed Wireless Internet Included!GROUND...

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

Waterfront 4 BR retreat at the sound sid...

The property is for rent for off season for one month minimum. Available from Jan 2 to April 2024. It's located in the waterfront area and just 100 steps to the beach. There are kayaks, bicycles, a dock with a walkway.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Shelling near Morehead City, NC

One of the best attributes of Morehead City for many longtime vacationers is that this central Crystal Coast town is close to everything the Southern Outer Banks has to offer. And when it comes to beachcombing, this means that shell seekers will be...

Pebble Beach A203, 3BR Condo ~ OCEAN FRO...

Dive into relaxation at this oceanfront condo on the second floor of the Pebble Beach Complex. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this beautiful getaway is ideal for families or groups seeking a coastal escape. The master bedroom features a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Moonshadows, Almost Oceanfront House in ...

Moonshadows is a 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath home located in Emerald Isle with nice ocean vistas from the roomy open and screened in decks.The available beds are 1 King with a Full Private Bath, the 2 Queens, 2 Twins and 1 Twin Daybed share a Full Bath.A...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Radio Island

Visitors cruising along US Highway 70 in between the towns of Morehead City and Beaufort will briefly travel over a small parcel of land that makes a momentary appearance in between the two on-the-water bridges. This small slip of terrain is known...

OCEAN VIEW - TWO JACUZZI'S  -  PET FRIEN...
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Welcome to your gorgeous vacation home by the ocean!You can lay in the bed on the third floor and see the ocean. You can savor the ocean by day and ocean breeze by nighttime and then walk to a close by restaurant.The home is roughly 200 yards from...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Morehead City Kayaking

While the Morehead City kayaking scene may be overshadowed by neighboring communities like Beaufort or Atlantic Beach, the town is nevertheless a great place to get out and explore, thanks to miles of water in every direction, and “hidden...

Sea Spray Condo - Ocean View Condo in At...
5.0
(7)

**This condo is available exclusively between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Discover our 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom second-floor condo boasting ocean vistas at SeaSpray Condominiums in Atlantic Beach, NC. Just steps from the beach and pool, revel in the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Boro Low Country Kitchen

A Low Country Tradition With a Crystal Coast Twist! At The Boro Low Country Kitchen in Swansboro, NC, we specialize in low country seafood boils. Add potatoes, sausage, and cob corn, and a medley of your favorite seafoods to a pot of boiling water...

Icehouse Catering

For more than a decade, the Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant was a Swansboro icon, a centerpiece of the historic downtown. In 2018, though, Hurricane Florence swept through, damaging the building irreparably. But the commitment to providing good...