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Sunrise over North River

Memories for a Lifetime!New Flooring, Great room Furnishings and a fresh coat of Paint throughout.Wake up to spectacular sunrises over the North River and spend your days surrounded by the beauty of shrimp boats going out, bait fish jumping...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Coastal Retreat with Pool, Fire Pit & Mi...

Escape to Emerald Isle in this gorgeously upgraded coastal home designed for gathering, calming, and making memories. Featuring elevated beach-home living, broad decks, a resort-style pool, fire pit lounge, and open-concept interiors, this home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Caper's Castle, Oceanfront House in Emer...

This 8 Bedroom,10 Bath Oceanfront Home sits just feet away from the Stunning Atlantic Ocean! You can sink your toes in the sand and relax on the beach all day long and then walk only steps to your home! With every designer’s wish list in mind, no...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...