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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 company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.

The Beachcomber- Stunning Oceanfront Hom...
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Discover the ultimate coastal getaway at The Beachcomber in Pine Knoll Shores. This striking beachfront home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, showcasing beautiful ocean vistas from nearly every room. With not just one, but two full-size kitchens adorned with granite countertops, mealtime becomes a delight with ample space for family gatherings. Bring your furry companions along to savor the simple beach access, while you relax on the broad oceanfront deck, ideal for calming under the sun or finding shade. The layout features 4 bedrooms on the second floor and an additional bedroom on the first floor, ensuring comfort and privacy for all guests. Whether you're seeking tranquility by the sea or adventure on the shore, The Beachcomber promises an memorable stay. Secure your slice of heaven today and indulge in coastal living at its best.BED CONFIGURATIONS:2 Queen Beds, 3 Double Beds, and 3 Twin BedsLOCATION:109 Dogwood CirclePine Knoll Shores, NC 28512WHAT IS PROVIDED:Spectrum Rental Properties will provide sheets and bath towels. Beach towels and equipment is not included. If you would like information on beach equipment units, we are more than happy to provide you with a list. Properties will be supplied with a starter kit in each full bathroom and kitchen. Each kitchen starter kit will contain a modest bottle of dish soap, two dishwasher pods, sponge, and two fragrance complimentary laundry pods. The kitchen will also have one additional trash bagEach bathroom starter kit will contain a travel size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, makeup wipe, and body bar.Spectrum Rental Properties is unfortunately not able to provide additional boxes/bags. This is a starter kit; anything additional will be guests responsibility to provide.PET POLICY:Dogs are allowed with a $200 + tax non returnable pet fee per dog, with a 3 dog max..Airbnb guests: This fee is NOT supplied in your final price. Please notify Spectrum Properties once your booking has been confirmed to add this pet fee(s).Vacation Rental By Owner guests: Guests can only add one dog to the reservation. If you are planning to bring more than one dog, please notify Spectrum Properties to add the additional pet fee(s).Failure to let us know about your pet(s) could result in a $700 fine.OTHER NOTES:-No smoking

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.

Not Your Typical Beach Rental Fully Stoc...
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Summary:Welcome to the ideal beach hideaway for families and couples alike! With handsome vistas and only a 1-min. walk away from the beach, this home offers the ideal combination of relaxation and fun. Appreciate a professionally sanitized, entirely outfitted, and shining clean home with 3 king beds, and 1 queen bed. Our guests can be assured of a really memorable experience with everything you need for a great trip. Book now for Summer 2024!The Space:Welcome to your ideal beach hideaway! Spend quality time with family, or savor a charming couples getaway with beautiful vistas of the majestic ocean. This spectacular home is professionally sanitized and completely supplied for convenience, so you can relax and relax comfortably.The first floor is set up as another King Suite with a king bed and private bathroom. There is also a kitchenette (refrigerator and microwave) for convenience.The second floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The Master bedroom has its own private deck with vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and an ensuite full bathroom. The second bedroom has a Intelligent TV and is connected to the full bathroom shared with the bunk room. The bunk room has 4 bunk beds for the kids to hang out and appreciate!The top floor features a fully outfitted kitchen for all your cooking needs! Pots, pans, silverware, and much more. The Dining table is roomy and comfortably seats 8 adults. The living room features multiple sitting spaces so everybody can hang out and watch TV or play games around the coffee table! Lastly, the top floor deck has comfortable Adirondack seating and great vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. You will find a starter kit for your group's beach activities in the garage! You are able to use our cooler, chairs, and any beach toys you find! We have a charcoal grille outside and silverware inside - please bring your own charcoal!Check out some of our past reviews:***If you need additional space, we have the adjoining townhome, which sleeps 6. Inquire for more information.***Reviews from Guests***Julie:"This was a ideal home. Great location. Walking distance to the beach. Entirely outfitted with so many extras from toiletries, and family games, to cleaning supplies. The beds were so cozy. Clean. And when we needed to communicate with the host, he was readily available for us every time. The photos in the listing are exactly what you get. Recommend reservations, at “Amos Mosquito” right down the street for a meal. And the restaurant, “Southern Salt” was another favorite we discovered. Wonderful stay. Would recommend."Anna:"The home was just as described! Very well-supplied, clean, great location! Michael was a great communicator. And we literally had no issues! I will definitely stay there again on my next trip to Atlantic Beach! Sensational, clean, ideal for our family gathering!"Brittany:"Our stay at this beach home was amazing! We appreciated the location, furnishings, and amenities. The home was supplied with everything we needed, from beach toys and chairs to a high chair, bug spray, kitchen essentials, and everything in between. Michael was magnificent at communicating with us, as well!"Jennifer:"Our family loves Atlantic Beach. We had been here before and wanted to bring more family down to share the amazing experience. We needed a home big enough and comfortable for 10 people. The location was ideal. The beds were cozy. Porches for all to enjoy with great vistas. Well supplied for our needs. And Michael was sure to check in with us to make sure everything was up to our expectations. Great find!"Guest Access:Three onsite parking spots (garage & two driveway spots outside) Do not block other driveways or risk getting towed. Follow all road signsThe Neighborhood:The home is walkable to the beach via beach walk access.Getting Around:The home comes with 3 parking spots. Do not block driveways to other homes. Follow all street signs or you are at risk of being towed. Atlantic Beach is Uber/Lyft friendly, but there isn't a ton - plan accordingly.Other Things to Note:***Please note, the elevator is off-limits to guests. Also, beach towels are not supplied - please bring your own.This home is protected by Waivo.https://waivo.io/client/your-bnb-property/Interaction with Guests:I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I'm only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self-check-in upon arrival.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 is a favorite spot for families who want to have a little fun off the sand.

Ocean-view condo with beachfront access,...
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Dunescape Villas 255Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Discover oceanside appeal and oceanfront serenity on the shores of Atlantic Beach, at this dreamy ocean-view condo. Boasting a beachfront location with central access to close by stores and eateries, this little slice of heaven is the ideal spot to slip into carefree coastal living. During your stay, be sure to take advantage of all of Dunsecape Villas' marvelous amenities offerings. Take a dip in the shared pool or savor an afternoon of fishing on the shared dock, which has ample seating, and a cleaning sink. Multiple hoses are conveniently located under the parking areas, ideal for rinsing off cars, fishing rods, and surfboards. For some off-site fun, check out Game On Escape Rooms, the North Carolina Aquarium At Pine Knoll Shores, or the Lost Treasure Golf & Raceway. The inviting interior showcases playful pops of coastal color and comes equipped with all the modern amenities of home. Parlor on the plush couch and tune into your favorite shows on the intelligent TV, or head out to the private, entirely screened balcony and get lost in the countless ocean vistas. You'll find the kitchen well-equipped with all the major appliances and cookware need for painless at-home meal prep, and additional perks include central air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and a private washer/dryer.RESORT AMENITIES- Pool- Fishing dock- Hoses- GrilleTHINGS TO KNOWStreaming services available with guests’ own account(s).This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 2 cars.This rental is located on floor 2.Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

Spacious Family Home with Outdoor Space....
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Bring your whole family to this cavernous three bedroom home with plenty of off street parking. You are a few blocks away from Lawson Creek Park with plenty of public boat launches. You are also a short bicycle ride to downtown where you can experience Historical New Bern, local breweries, stores, and eateries. There is also plenty of public parking downtown if cycling is not your thing. Savor spending time with your family cooking outside on the patio. This place will not disappoint!!

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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 music guaranteed to unleash your inner pirate. But be warned; we may need to enlist your expertise to man the water cannons and help defend our ship!

Cozy 3 Bedroom Home Central To Beaufort
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7 mins. to Front Street eateries & stores, 8 mins. to Taylor’s Creek boat ramp, across the street from Food Lion, you’ll be close to everything in this centrally located home! 3 Bedrooms with 1 king bed and 2 queen beds, closets in every room. 1.5 bathrooms, with an outdoor shower! Bring your boat and savor the pretty ocean waters, 2 driveways for plenty of parking.

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.

Grande Villas A-3, Oceanfront Condo in I...

Grande Villas A-3 is a attractively decorated 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Oceanfront Villa with plenty of space for you to appreciate your home away from home. An open floor plan makes it simple to relax with family and friends. Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet for your convenience.The Living Room has direct access to a huge, private deck outside each Master Bedroom with marvelous vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. This villa includes a Entirely Equipped Kitchen with plenty of seating and some extras like a griddle, wok, George Foreman Grille and Air Fryer.Linens Includes: 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double, 2 Twins Bunk set.Additional Conveniences: 3 Flat Panel TVs and Cable.Grande Villas offers a host of beautiful settings ideal for everything from casual gatherings to grandiose entertaining. The heart of the Grande Villas community, The Osprey Club Parlor, features a sweeping ocean-side terrace, soaring ceilings, and a stone fireplace - just the place for friends and family to gather and create lasting memories, celebrate special occasions, or just sit by the fire.Grande Villas Conveniences:-The Osprey Club ParlorAny events and activities are managed through the HOA and subject to change-Grande Villas Pool (open seasonally) with a gazebo area featuring awe-inspiring vistas of the ocean-Kiddie Splash Pool (open seasonally)-Sports and Games Parlor with pool table, foosball and video game stations-Health and Exercise Center outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment with weight machines and resources for cardio, yoga and pilates workouts-Bark Park for Family Animals-Outdoor Fire Pit-Beach Chairs and Umbrellas on first-come first serve basis typically April - Sept. YOU MUST return the chairs and umbrellas to pick up location before leaving the beach - these items cannot be left on the beach overnight.Each Grande Villas Residence has been carefully designed and crafted to highlight striking ocean vistas. Featuring 2 and 4 Bedroom oceanfront units, 1,378 - 2,583 square feet respectively. The result is the ultimate beach getaway — calming, cavernous, indulgent, and classy.Community Features: Elevator, Beach Access Walkway, Outdoor Shower, Park Grille access, Game Room, Outdoor Pool and Kiddie Splash Pool (open seasonally), Oceanfront Exercise Center, Beach Chairs and Umbrellas on first-come first serve basis typically April - Sept. YOU MUST return the chairs and umbrellas to pick up location before leaving the beach - these items cannot be left on the beach overnight.Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly Stays.NO SMOKING.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with $150 + tax Pet Fee per dog. It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their family pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file. Rents Weekly only Sunday - Sunday. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS less than 5 Days in Advance of Arrival, STAYS UNDER 7 NIGHTS, EARLY CHECK IN and LATE CHECK OUT are NOT allowed by the HOA.Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card supplied at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 Beaufort, the Crystal Coast Lady is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Crystal Coast Lady is equipped with a snack bar, and 2 restrooms onboard. 

Cedar Island

Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural attractions, miles of barrier island shoreline, and the state-run ferry to Ocracoke Island, a Cedar Island vacation can be as relaxed or adventurous as a family wants, with ample opportunities to explore costal North Carolina’s great outdoors.

Steps to Ocean, New Construction, Fully ...

Middle Row Cottage, New in 2024. 4 BR, 3 B. K * K * Q * Q. Sand Castle Club linen service with beds made. Savor this handsome coastal home in a great location! Simple access to the ocean in a family friendly neighborhood ideal for walking, cycling or golf cart (you can rent your own). 5 Intelligent TVs for streaming, wireless Internet access. Ground level game room with game table and Intelligent TV to escape a rainy day or watch a family movie together. Furnished decks on two levels and plenty of places to sneak away to read a book. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, ceiling fans throughout. Gas grilling area, enclosed hot/cold outside shower. EV charger and comfortable parking for four cars. Weekly only summer; four-nighttime minimum off-season. Available year-round. No smoking. Animals allowed with $250 non-returnable fee per pet (2 max.). 115 Ocean Oaks Drive.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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 Beaufort, the Crystal Coast Lady is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Crystal Coast Lady is equipped with a snack bar, and 2 restrooms onboard. 

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 Banks. After the tour, you are directed to one of the best shelling beaches in all of North Carolina, where you can spend some time shelling your way down the beach with Cape Lookout Lighthouse off in the distance. Shackleford is well known as one of the best shelling destinations on the East Coast. 

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 link between the communities of the Crystal Coast and the spectacularly beautiful and isolated barrier islands of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accommodating passengers who want to explore the miles of pristine beaches, exceptional fishing and shelling, wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the gateway for one of the most unforgettable adventures along the North Carolina coast.

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 outlying islands as well as guided tours of some of the region’s most wild spots, this tour company has a lot to offer for shell seekers, nature buffs, and everyday adventurers alike.

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