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Coral Palms Cottage, Oceanfront House in...

Wake up to the relaxing sound of the waves and step directly onto the sand at Coral Palms Cottage, your striking oceanfront getaway on North Carolina’s handsome Crystal Coast. Ideally located on Emerald Isle, this inviting three-bedroom, two-bath...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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The search for the ideal beach condo is over—you’ve found your Barefoot Heaven! What makes Barefoot Paradise so special? First, there are the gorgeous Atlantic Beach vistas, vacation-ready layout for up to 8 guests, elevator with suitcases cart...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Cozy waterfront bamboo retreat, perfect ...

This property is really a unique experience. Bring your own skiff(only flat bottom boats) and launch it in your private boat ramp right next to rental, or use one of the supplied kayaks or stand up paddle board. This getaway is located on a private...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Emerald Isle vacationers can take a quick trip across the bridge to the beach to enjoy a scenic trek through a coastal component of the Croatan National Forest with a visit to the Patsy Pond Nature Trail. Located just across the sound from the...