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Sound Of The Sea West 402, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea West 402 is a fourth-floor oceanfront getaway offering the ideal blend of comfort, vistas, and location. This well appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits directly on the shoreline, delivering awesome, unobstructed vistas of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Paws Awhile, Oceanside 3BR 2BA home with...

Welcome to Paws Awhile, your beautiful Oceanside getaway where relaxation comes naturally and every day feels like a breath of fresh, salty air. This handsomely maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was thoughtfully curated to create the ideal setting...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Retro Retreat | Fenced Yard • Dog Frie...

Welcome to The Retro Retreat, a freshly refreshed two-bedroom home just mins. from historic downtown New Bern. Designed with a cheerful mid-century vibe and practical amenities, this single-story home is ideal for weekend getaways, longer stays, or...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

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...