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Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Dow...

This historic bungalow known as the Alston-Charlotte dates back to the mid 1700's and it is one of ten oldest existing homes in Historic Downtown New Bern. This rare bungalow style home is brimming with character and appeal. The whimsical backyard...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Compass Pointe, Oceanfront House in Emer...

Compass Pointe is a 10-Bedroom, 10 Full Bath, 2 Half-Bathroom new construction, oceanfront home located in the heart of Emerald Isle! This home is the ideal entertainment destination, with an outdoor living space just as impressive as the interior...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

1st-floor condo with outdoor pool, tenni...

Feel a laid-back coastal escape when you book this superb, first-floor condo in Emerald Isle! Located on the beautiful coast of North Carolina, Emerald Isle features pristine beaches and azure ocean waters that beckon visitors year-round. Visitors...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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...