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Steep Feb Discount! 300ft to Beach+Heate...

-2nd row home w/ long range ocean vistas-A fast 300ft walk to the beach/directly across public beach access trail-Appreciate your lower level pool & hot tub w/ enclosed outdoor shower. Pool can be heated for $500/stay. Pool heat not available if...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Spacious Oceanview Home with Private Poo...

Welcome to Castaway – Your Ideal Beach RetreatLocated in the peaceful Spinnaker’s Reach community, Castaway offers the ideal balance of relaxation and fun for families or groups. Just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach and community...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Charming Cottage: Dog-friendly, minutes ...

Prepare to be charmed by this inviting dog- and family-friendly bungalow, just a few mins.' walk from the beach, shopping, dining, and other attractions. Mini-golf, Fort Macon State Park, golf courses, and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon State Park, located outside the eastern borders of Atlantic Beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the Crystal Coast, and for good reason. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...