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Classic Oceanfront Beach Cottage by Ocea...

You and your family will appreciate this two story classic oceanfront bungalow, located only blocks from the Oceanana Fishing Pier towards Fort Macon. Please note there is additional information regarding payments and cancellations for this property...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Cozy Cabin 2 on the ICW Waterfront. Book...

Located feet away from the Intracoastal Waterway. Bring your boat; you have COMPLIMENTARY access to our private ramp with "no" wait time. Don't have a boat? COMPLIMENTARY fishing off our piers. Clean your catch at the end of the dock or sit and...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Mama's Lookout - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Oc...

Welcome to Mama’s Lookout, a bright and refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanview condo in the heart of beautiful Atlantic Beach. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, this inviting coastal hideaway is just a 2-min. walk to the beach and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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...