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Four townhomes - heart of the city - ele...

Absolutely ideal for bigger groups or multiple families, Beaufort Villas offers four separate townhomes in the heart of Beaufort - you're just two blocks from the historic downtown Beaufort waterfront! Whether you have come to soak up the sunshine...

  • Beaufort
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 24
Ocean-front residence with unparalleled ...

This ocean-front home on a relaxing North Carolina barrier island offers striking vistas of the ocean and a private deck from which to savor them. Featuring two stories with three cavernous bedrooms and two full baths, this beach home underwent...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

The Emerald Isle A-Frame • 2nd Row •...

Bodhi's Retreat - A Rare, Stylish & Modern Beach Escape on Emerald Isle!Steps to Beach • Stylishly Restored A-Frame • Dog Friendly • Bikes SuppliedWelcome to Bodhi's Retreat, a one-of-a-kind A-frame on Emerald Isle that has been elegantly...

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

The Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge is a Mecca for coastal fishermen, hunters, birdwatchers, and everyday explorers, thanks to miles of undeveloped terrain in a uniquely coastal location. Found just northeast of Beaufort along NC Highway 12...

Kayakers, mariners, and any visitor who adores an endless waterfront view will want to make a convenient but secluded stop at the boat ramp and launching area at Thorofare Bridge. Situated in the heart of Cedar Island, this little-known destination...