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Walk to Ocean! Atlantic Beach Condo w/ P...

The Nautical Club Community Perks | 5 Mi to Theodore Roosevelt Natural AreaSettle into vacation mode with effortless access to the sand and surf at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental — ideal for your next sun-kissed family escape! Start your...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pets Welcome + Boat Friendly

The Bluebird is a comfortable bungalow catering to beach connoisseurs, shell excavators, fowl hunters and anglers, centrally located to duck hunting and the Big Blue. The appealing town of Beaufort is only 10 mins. away, waiting to be explored. The...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Lakefront Condo with Indoor Pool, Hot Tu...

Summary:Feel a exceptional family vacation in this handsome 2-bedroom condo located in New Bern, NC. Appreciate resort amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, and a hot tub. The condo features a entirely equipped kitchen, a hottub tub...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...