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Dolphin's Run, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Spend a week in Dolphin's Run- a appealing 4 bedroom, 2 bath Oceanfront vacation home. This inviting bungalow has an broad deck overlooking the sandy shores of the Crystal Coast!Relaxing furnishings including NEW chairs and a Flat Screen TV make the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Spacious 4BR Beach 1/2 Duplex with Ocean...

4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 2 Half BathsThis inviting 1/2 duplex comfortably sleeps guests with 2 Queen beds and 4 Twin beds, and linens are included with beds made prior to arrival for a anxiety-complimentary start to your stay. The home features...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...

Classic bungalow with water views, dog f...

Happy bungalow one block off Taylor's Creek. Unwind on the front porch & watch the boats meander by. Grab our bicycles & go fishing at the public dock or take a swim. Stunning beaches are just a water taxi ride away. Ride along Front St & see our...

  • Beaufort
  • 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...

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...

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...