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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...

Pool, Game Room, 5 Ensuite BRs & Ocean V...
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Bikini Cove: A Coastal GemDiscover the appeal of Bikini Cove, a true treasure of the island with beautiful ocean vistas from this semi-oceanfront (2nd row) beach bungalow. Savor simple beach access right at the end of your driveway (see photos 6 and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Family Entertainment Beach House, Hot tu...
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Welcome! You’re on beach time at The Chatty Dolphin!Rest, relax and recharge. We’re all about having fun in a casual beach setting and hope our home away from home provides this for you too! The area has so much to offer and this location is...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

3 BR w/ Fenced Yard 2 miles from Downtow...

Discover comfort and convenience on Park Ave! This freshly refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is just 1.8 miles from downtown New Bern and 0.2 miles from the YMCA. The master suite features a king bed and private bath, with space for up to 6...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

PETS Welcome for small extra fee..Walkin...
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The room is located in our modest Eco-friendly hotel. We are in downtown Beaufort, full of stores and eateries, all within walking distance. There are two covered porches on the property, as well as a covered garage on the ground floor. For those...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Ocean Views & Surf Fishing Paradise at T...

Located at The Point with the widest beach on Emerald Isle, Point Break is a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home ideal for family getaways. Savor ocean and sound vistas, a roomy open-concept layout, and amenities like an elevator, a fish cleaning station, a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Sound of the Sea 303W - 1BR Ocean Front ...

Feel a coastal stay in this elegantly furnished 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom oceanfront condo at the Sound of the Sea complex. Recently refreshed, it’s ready for you to rent and savor elegant, unobstructed vistas of the ocean and beach! This appealing...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Crystal Coast Museums

Considering that the Crystal Coast has centuries of history as well as one of the most unique environments along the North Carolina coastline, it should come as no surprise that the region is home to an array of fascinating and thoroughly engaging...

Magnificent 15 Acre Estate on the Intrac...
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This exceptional 15 Acre Estate on the water can be yours by the weekend, week, or month. Your privacy is assured in this elegant gated property. Sleeping up to 17 with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and a 1/2 bath. There are also 4 sleeping cots in...

  • Beaufort
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
Point View, Oceanview House with Private...

Point View is a handsome Oceanview and Soundview House with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home's location in Emerald Isle gives you access to all the Crystal Coast has to offer! Including Atlantic Beach, Cape Carteret and historic Beaufort. ...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 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...

Crystal Coast Vacation Rentals

Visitors who are heading to the Crystal Coast will find a scattering of hotels and motels throughout the shoreline and inland communities, but will soon discover that the primary type of accommodations available are vacation rentals. Located all...

The Ocean Pearl - A Waterfront Beach Ret...

Constructed in 2018, The Ocean Pearl is gorgeous extravagant home that we have appreciated for years with our family and now hope to share that with you! This home was designed to entertain multiple families and kids - with beautiful vistas, sizable...

  • Indian Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

The 7 Best Beach Chairs 2025

You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...

Charming, warm & tranquil historic downt...
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1880 historic home, entirely modernized in historic downtown adjacent to Tryon Palace gardens/stores/cafe. Home is all about comfort, southern appeal, modern amenities & has 4 gas fireplaces (living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms) a loft sleeps 3...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.