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Hunt For The Best, Oceanfront House in P...

Hunt for the Finest is a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Oceanfront home, on a peaceful cul-de-sac surrounded by Live Oak trees in the Beacon's Reach community. Located in the appealing town of Pine Knoll Shores, which is a virtual bird sanctuary at the beach...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beau Time in Beau Coast Community

- Beaufort has been chosen as the ''Coolest Modest Town in America'' by Budget Travel Magazine. - Voted one of the best modest towns in the south by Southern Living, nominated ''Finest Modest Town for Adventure'' by USA Today. - Voted one of...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Southern Tide at Sound of the Sea-Views,...

Welcome to Southern Tide, a chic and cavernous townhome located in the gated Sound of the Sea community in Emerald Isle, NC. Perfectly located just steps from the beach, this nearly oceanfront property offers sweeping ocean vistas, access to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

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...