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Coastal Retreat w/ Balcony, Bikes & Pool...

Welcome to your calming coastal getaway in New Bern. This thoughtfully designed townhouse features 3 inviting bedrooms, including two comfortable queen beds and a cozy couch bed, along with 3 full bathrooms for added convenience.Unwind in the roomy...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Soundfront Escape • Private Heated Poo...

Delta Dusk is a cavernous soundfront home in Emerald Isle that sleeps up to 12 guests and features a private dock, brand-new heated pool (April 2026), and a true 3-min. walk to the beach. With 2,300 sq ft, five bedrooms, and two living areas, the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Here Comes The Sun   Ocean side House Em...

Sunny Emerald Isle NC, Beach home is in a family-style neighborhood with beach access at the end of the street. (2 mins. see pics) Oceanside location with a short walk to the beach. House is a peaceful shady spot for that after the beach rest with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...