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A Block from the Dock in Beau Coast Clas...

Feel coastal living at its best in this 4BR/3.5BA getaway, just a half-mile from the Beaufort Hotel. Launch one of four kayaks to discover pristine Carrot Island, or make memories in our game-filled garage featuring ping pong, cornhole, and ring...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Isle Time: Pet Friendly 3rd Row Duplex i...

Welcome to your vacation beach hideaway in the private, gated Spinnaker’s Reach neighborhood! The neighborhood includes private beach access, a community pool (across from the beach access), as well as community access to Bogue Sound in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Coastal Escape Ocean Views + Pools

Start your mornings with coffee on the balcony, then spend your days calming by the pool or appreciating the beach just a few steps away. Stay comfortably at this 2-bedroom condo. The space features a marvelous king bed and a comfortable 3 twin...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

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...