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Oceanside house with ocean views - short...
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Oceanside, ocean vistas! 4th row. Appreciate coffee while watching the waves break! Steps away from public beach and sound access. Close to public boat access. Ideal size for at least 2 families or 3 couples. Entire home with parking, no other...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Steps to Sand! Condo w/ 2 Pools in Atlan...

Beach Supplies + Surfboard | 2nd-Floor Unit | < 2 Mi to Fort Macon Road DiningAppreciate effortless access to sun, surf, and relaxation at this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental — the ideal base for your Atlantic Beach getaway! Wake up to the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Oceanside,private pool,golf cart,elevato...
5.0
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HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsBooster ChairCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerJacuzzi TubMedia RoomPorta-CribPrivate PoolRecreation RoomWiFi...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
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...

Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown Morehead City along Evans Street, patrons who utilize Morehead City Ferry Service for a cruise or a taxi ride to the outlying barrier islands will be treated to full afternoons of sun and fun along the pristine sand.

Though it’s located in a fairly busy section of Morehead City, the Calico Creek Boardwalk is a breath of fresh air for birdwatchers, nature fans, and everyday sightseers, thanks to its picturesque location on the edge of the slightly inland...

Visitors can enjoy a quiet view of the Calico Bay and Newport River from this refreshingly secluded spot that’s tucked away on the outskirts of the downtown Morehead City area. Conchs Point is a public water access point, but it also has a ton...