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Low Tide Loft | Private Loft Above Beauf...

Wake up. Walk downstairs. Cookie or Niko has your latte and breakfast sandwich ready before you`ve entirely arrived at the day. Low Tide Loft is a private, attractively designed one-bedroom loft above Dancing Baristas Cafe in Beaufort, NC —...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
10BR Coastal Estate w/ Pool, Elevator, G...

Cottage, 10 BR, 12 B. Q * Q * Q * Q * Q * 2S * 2S * 2B (1 D down, S up) * 2B (1 D down, S up) * 2B (1 D down, S up). Island Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Triple Sheeted Beds. Cavernous 16’ x 38’ swimming pool and enormous pool...

  • Indian Beach
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Oceanfront home with patio, stunning vie...

Recently restored, historic saltbox beach bungalow constructed in 1945. Feel the ultimate beachfront hideaway at this gorgeous home in Atlantic Beach, NC. This family-friendly home offers beautiful ocean vistas and direct beach access, making it the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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 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...