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Sunshine Manor

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 3 bedroom 1940's modernized bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cotta...

Dunecastle – WestRenovated. Oceanfront. Steps from the sand.There's a moment when you first walk out onto the deck at Dunecastle West and see nothing but open ocean stretching to the horizon. No buildings blocking the view. No busy beach in front...

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

Serendipity in Beau Coast with Community...

Welcome to Serendipity, a handsome 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath coastal getaway located in the sought-after Beau Coast community in Beaufort. Located along the Crystal Coast, Beaufort is North Carolina’s third-oldest town, rich in maritime history and...

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

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is one of the most distinctive lighthouses along the Outer Banks coastline, due to its black and white diamond-patterned exterior, as well as its remote location along the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Accessible only...

The isolated Cape Lookout National Seashore has a wealth of hidden treasures, from wild horses to incredible seashells, but one of the Core Banks’ most unique destinations is the Cape Lookout Village Historic District. Located just inland of...

Trace the historic roots of Harkers Island and its centuries-long life on the water with a visit to the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center. Located in the heart of Harkers Island along Island Road, (an authentic Crystal Coast...