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Lighthouse Cottage DOG FRIENDLY -Histori...

The bedroom features a Queen size bed. It sleeps a max. of 2 adults. 1 Bathroom with shower. Kitchen has a stove,oven, microwave and refrigerator. There is one private parking space included with the Lighthouse Cottage, as well as two cruiser...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
LAST FLING BEFORE SCHOOL OR FALL FISHING...

Unwind in this completely modernized and air-conditioned bungalow with front (shady) and back (sunny) decks and a roomy outdoor shower. With five bedrooms (3 kings, 1 queen, a set of bunk beds, and an additional flex room/office), 3 full bathrooms...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Pebble Beach C204, 3BR Condo ~ OCEAN VIE...

Savor ocean vistas at this second-floor condo in the Pebble Beach Complex. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this classy getaway offers everything you need for a calming stay. Bedrooms Each bedroom features its own balcony and comes in a...

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

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...