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Sandpiper Hideaway - Easy Beach Access

Welcome to Sandpiper Hideaway, your ideal coastal escape tucked right on the line between Pine Knoll Shores and Indian Beach. This cavernous 5-bedroom, 4-bath getaway is designed for gathering, calming, and making lasting memories, all while...

  • Indian Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
5BR, Ocean Front, 1/2 Duplex!

As you arrive, you'll appreciate the convenience of the ground level, which includes a covered carport, an enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower, and both charcoal and gas grilles for all your cookout needs. The attractively landscaped yard provides...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Charming Nautical Retreat - Your Dog-Fri...

Step into this beautiful third-row beach home and experience the ideal blend of relaxation, comfort, and coastal appeal. With gorgeous ocean and inlet vistas, this comfortable 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home (plus additional room) is the ideal hideaway...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

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...