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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 company that calls the central town of Beaufort its home port offers a far-reaching range of adventures that will have coastal fans of all ages soaking up the sun and enjoying the best of the Southern Outer Banks.

Oceanfront condo with direct beach acces...

Seaspray 360Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Welcome to your oceanfront getaway in Atlantic Beach, NC! This appealing condo offers beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from your private balcony, where you can relax and relax while listening to the relaxing sounds of the waves. With beach access just steps away, you can comfortably spend your days sunbathing, swimming, or appreciating a leisurely walk along the shore.Inside, you'll find a comfortable living room with cozy seating and a TV for movie nights. The completely equipped kitchen features modern appliances, making it painless to whip up delicious meals during your stay. Appreciate your meals at the dining area or take them outside to the patio furnishings for an al fresco dining experience with a view.After a day of fun in the sun, getaway to one of the two bedrooms, offering a queen bed, double bed, or twin bed for a restful nighttime's sleep. The condo also includes amenities such as a washer/dryer, internet access, cable TV, DVD player, board games, and Netflix streaming for your entertainment and convenience.During your stay, take advantage of the community amenities, including a pool, playground, and BBQ/picnic area. Explore the local area and discover striking eateries, cinemas, museums, stores, and more. Whether you're into beachcombing, boating, fishing, kayaking, surfing, or simply calming by the water, there's something for everybody to savor.Book your stay at this Atlantic Beach condo today and create memorable memories by the sea!THINGS TO KNOWStreaming services are available, but guests must log in using their accounts.Please note there is no washer and dryer in this condo. There is a laundry facility located on the first floor of each building.Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 2 cars.This rental is located on floor 3.Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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, Kitty Hawk Kites is proud to serve the Crystal Coast as a premier retailer of kites, wind art, toys, apparel, and accessories. Shop great brands like Reef, Prism, Natural Life, Yeti, HeyDude, and more! Visit our locations in Beaufort and Atlantic Beach today.

SUMMER DEAL! PRICE DROP ON THIS GORGEOUS...

This oceanfront complex is full of fun with the only outdoor pool with a waterslide in Atlantic Beach. Other amenities include sizable heated deep indoor pool, indoor hot tub & outdoor hot tub, pickle ball, ping pong, tennis & basketball courts, miniature golf and shuffleboard & play ground for little ones , Fun for the whole family!Principal Bedroom - King Bed2nd Bedroom - Queen Saturday to Saturday Rental. *2 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2 FEES FOR LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON WEBSITE * * 1 MONTH RENTALS WILL BE DOUBLE THE LINENS & CLEANING PRICE WILL NOT REFLECT ON WEBSITE * * PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS *All prices are subject to a departure cleaning, linen and reservation fee, 12.75% sales tax and a $79.00 Vacation Rental Damage Protection Plan. All costs and taxes are subject to change without notice.NO SMOKING, NO FAMILY PETSAll prices and/or descriptions are subject to change. Although every precaution is taken, errors in prices and/or descriptions do occur on our web site and in printing. We reserve the right to correct any such error.** TWO OPTIONS FOR DAMAGE PROTECTION ** 1. Damage Protection Insurance – For an additional $79.00, this plan covers up to $3,000 in unintentional damages to the rental unit that may occur during your stay. Report the damage to us, we’ll take care of the rest!2. Security Deposit - $500 is immediately charged at time of booking. If the property is left undamaged, keys & parking passes returned, your security deposit will be refunded within 45 days after check out. ** PLEASE INITIAL ON YOUR PAPERWORK WHICH OPTION YOU PREFER ** ONE MUST BE SELECTED

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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 is a favorite spot for families who want to have a little fun off the sand.

Happy Days By the Sea - Oceanfront 4 Bed...

Are you ready for Happy Days by the Sea? Savor your vacation in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath Oceanfront Home. Happy Days by the Sea has an open floor plan with amazing vistas of the ocean from the living & dining areas! High Speed Wireless Internet supplied for your convenience! Linens Includes: 1 Queen, 5 Doubles, 1 Twin, and 1 Queen Sleeper Couch.Ground Level: Den Area.Level One: Living Area. Kitchen.Additional Conveniences Included: 6 TVs - 4 Intelligent TVs with access to streaming apps, Apple TV. Gas Grille. Central Heat & Air, Ceiling Fans, Hair Dryer, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Enclosed Hot/Cold Outside Shower.Linens & Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.NO SMOKING.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with our All Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly and Nightly stays - No fee! It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their family pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file. Rents Weekly Sunday - Sunday. Rents Nightly with a 2 nighttime minimum in advance during Off Season, last min. during In Season.Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card supplied at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

Crystal Coast Condo - Full Amenities!
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A Place at the Beach unit 288. Renovated in the last few years, our condo has something for everybody. Our two bedroom, two bath condo has so much to offer a family! The condo has a queen bed in the master bedroom and includes a full tile shower in the master bath suite. The second bathroom has a single over full bunk bed. The second bath includes a bath/shower combination.The main area includes a entirely refreshed kitchen with granite counters, full oven and full refrigerator. The washer and dryer are tucked neatly away in the living room closet. The living room includes 2 couches and a 50" TV.Our rental includes bath and bed linens. Pool and beach towels are not supplied!The condo property includes 2 pools: an outdoor with a 150' slide and an indoor pool (heated in the offseason). The indoor pool area also includes a hot tub. There are also many things to do on the property: Tennis courts, basketball court, mini golf, charcoal and gas grilles, a playground and a roomy courtyard.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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 music guaranteed to unleash your inner pirate. But be warned; we may need to enlist your expertise to man the water cannons and help defend our ship!

Family-Friendly! Golf Cart, Large Screen...
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Welcome to our roomy beach home attractively located in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. You will find updates and upgrades throughout the home. Please ask us if you have any questions!•King Beds •Golf Cart •Grand Screened-in Porch•Outdoor Shower •Totally Equipped Kitchen •Open Floor Plan •Great Location •Beach Toys With five bedrooms and three full baths, our home comfortably sleeps 14 people and can accommodate groups as sizable as 18 upon request.You will enter through the huge screened-in porch, complete with an outdoor dining table that conveniently seats 10 people, and additional outdoor conversation seating for at least 5. You can savor meals and socialize under the skylights and three outdoor ceiling fans. As you walk through the front door you will be greeted by an open floor plan that includes the kitchen, with bar stool seating for four, and a gas cooktop. The living room has a flat-screen tv, and the dining area includes a handmade table crafted by a local veteran that comfortably seats 8.All three downstairs bedrooms feature flat-screen TVs and walk-in closets. Two bedrooms feature king beds with new memory foam beds, and the third has a queen bed. The master bedroom includes a private bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. The downstairs also features a guest bathroom complete with a shower/tub combination and a dedicated laundry room with a front-load washer and dryer.On the second floor, you will find an additional living room/additional room with a flat-screen tv and board games for the whole family, a third full bathroom, and two enormous bedrooms (one without a closet, but with space to hang your clothes) that feature double bunk beds. Each upstairs bedroom features two queen beds and two twin beds. Outside on the cavernous lot, you will find a separate shed housing a kayak, bicycle, beach toys, and outdoor games, all supplied for no additional charge. The parking area effortlessly accommodates four cars.Your vacation home is located a fast 4-min. golf cart ride or an painless 0.7-mile walk to the beach. This handsome home is located across the street from Bogue Sound and is a leisurely walk or golf cart ride to a sound-side pier with great sunset vistas. You are a quick and simple 0.3 mile walk to two of the most trendy eateries in the area, as well as a CVS and convenience store, for any last-min. needs. Bogue Inlet Pier is only 4-5 mins. by golf cart, and you are close to multiple grocery stores, eateries, miniature golf, a waterpark, and so much more. You are close to everything but located off of the main strip, accepting you to escape to privacy and relaxation after your days on the beach or exploring the surrounding area.This ideal vacation home features convenient parking for up to four cars. High-speed internet and streaming T.V.s allow you to login into your accounts and appreciate your favorite shows or a new movie with the family. Free use of a golf cart is included, which requires an additional waiver, use agreement, security deposit, and ID for all drivers. The open kitchen with new pans, dishes, modest appliances, a coffee station, and all the tools will enable you to prepare meals for your group, should you choose. A Pack N Play and a high chair are supplied.The North Carolina Aquarium, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Morehead City, Swansboro, boat charters, Hammocks Beach State Park, and many more attractions are within your reach.The primary renter will be required to provide a copy of their ID & sign an additional rental agreement.The home is equipped with a keypad intelligent lock on the front door, a floodlight motion sensor camera over the porch entry, two floodlight motion sensor cameras at the rear of the home, and a doorbell camera on the main entry.Please note that family pets are not allowed on the premises, as this is a pet-complimentary property. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.We look forward to hosting you in our slice of heaven!

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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 off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.

 The ultimate OCEANFRONT bungalow close ...
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**Summer units require a seven nighttime minimum, those bookings are Sunday to Sunday. Fall and winter stays require a three nighttime minimum.**The Ultimate Dune is just what you're looking for. It's an oceanfront bungalow on the wide side of the island with tons of space for your friends and family. Dune features its own private beachfront deck with a boardwalk down to the beach. The home came under new ownership in 2021 and has undergone tons of upgrades since then.LIVING SPACESSince Dune was a duplex in the past, there are two living rooms. Each one has intelligent TVs equipped with Roku for streaming your favorite content. There's a PS4 and a Wii with games for rainy days too. Each side of the home also has a dining space for morning coffee, family feasts, and game nights. There is only one kitchen now and you have full access to both sides during your stay. You won't have to share with any other events. Dune has a comfortable mix of midcentury pieces and up-cycled beachy furnishings. 'Ultimately' we tried to give this one-level home a modern take on a late 60s surf shack. BEDROOMS & BATHROOMSThere are five bedrooms, each with their own unique styling:1. West queen suite: one queen, a modest ensuite bathroom with modest shower, and TV2. West double: a twin bed and pullout trundle and no TV3. West king: one king bed, funky plant wallpaper, and TV 4. East queen suite: one queen bed, enormous ensuite bathroom with a modest shower, and TV5. East king: one king bed and TVThere is one full bathroom with a tub for kids on the west side and another full bathroom with a walk in shower on the east side hallway.KITCHENThe kitchen is outfitted with the usual suspects - stainless steel pots and pans, nonstick pans, silverware, knives, Vitamix blender, Kitchen Aid stand mixer pro, two drip coffee makers, French press, electric water kettle, electric flat top griddle, tupperware, drink ware, silverware, sippy cups, infant spoons, and more. The pantry has a collection of herbs and spices for your dinners in. LOCATION LOCATION LOCATIONYou're just a short trip away from eateries, grocery stores (Publix and Food Lion), and the Emerald Isle bridge. The Bogue Inlet Pier and Surf's Up Grille are less than a mile away by way of the beach.LINENSClean linens supplied by a local company and are included for your stay (sheets, pillowcases, light quilts, towels, bathmats, and kitchen towels). All you need are your beach towels. And clothes. Don't forget clothes.FOR THE KIDSWe've got a highchair, Infant Bjorn travel bed, infant monitor camera, and eating essentials if you're bringing a modest kid. You'll need to bring a bed cover for the travel bed.BEACH EQUIPMENTFor your convenience, we provide our guests with beach chairs (there are at least six), beach toys, a 52-quart Igloo cooIer that can hold 80 cans, and a Shibumi shade (check them out online!).EXPLORE NATURE- Emerald Isle Woods Park - Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area- Fort Macon State Park OTHER ATTRACTIONS- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier & Surf's Up Grille- Shepherd's BBQ (hopefully it reopens)- Fish Hut (it's worth the line, best beach food and drinks on the island.)- North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - Golfin Dolphin- Lost treasure Golf & RacewayHOME RULES & PRECAUTIONS- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property inside or out- No family pets allowed- Grills must be used 20 ft away from the home in the driveway- Do not leave sliding doors open for extended periods, the salt air destroys the furnishings and lets the AC out and bugs in. - No temporary structures allowed on the decks (canopies, tents, hammocks, pools, or hot tubs)- Turn off foot wash after each use, otherwise water leaks can cause erosion under the home- Please use coasters under all beverages to protect the furnishings- Follow directions on signage throughout the property and leave all doors in and out of the garage closed at all times.- Must be 27 to book- Enormous events, events, and sizable gatherings prior are not allowed unless approval is granted prior to booking- This is a handsome beach community, please be respectful to nature and wildlife (Turn the deck lights off at nighttime, don't feed the critters, pick up trash when you see it)- No littering, leave things looking better than you found them. - Additional costs and taxes may apply- For your safety, the home is equipped with two exterior security cameras to monitor the entrances and a camera on the main entrance lock keypad.*Photos by Lighthouse Visuals

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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 Beaufort, the Crystal Coast Lady is specifically built for the purpose of sightseeing and dolphin watching. Visitors can enjoy exploring the beautiful downtown beaufort are, plus unbeatable perspectives of the region’s vast array of wildlife, shorelines, and on-the-water views. The Crystal Coast Lady is equipped with a snack bar, and 2 restrooms onboard. 

Cedar Island

Located on the edge of North Carolina and serving as a midway point between the Outer Banks and the Crystal Coast, Cedar Island is a relatively undiscovered gem that feels miles away from the rest of the world. Close to historic and natural attractions, miles of barrier island shoreline, and the state-run ferry to Ocracoke Island, a Cedar Island vacation can be as relaxed or adventurous as a family wants, with ample opportunities to explore costal North Carolina’s great outdoors.

A Place At The Beach 369, Oceanside Cond...

Spend a magnificent week at A Place At The Beach! This condominium complex offers it¡s guests use of 2 outdoor pools, hot tub, beach access, waterslide, elevator, Wifi. Located in Atlantic Beach, this condominium complex is conveniently located to Morehead City, Beaufort, and Emerald Isle! From exploring Fort Macon, to playing Putt-Putt; shopping in Morehead City to touring Historic Beaufort, you can savor all the Crystal Coast has to offer without traveling far from your home-away-from-home!This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanview condo is the ideal place to spend your time at the beach! A Place at the Beach 369 has all the amenities you are looking for. Outdoor pool with waterslide, beach access, basketball, tennis, putt-putt, and much more. Come spend your vacation at Atlantic Beach! Equipped with High-Speed Wireless Internet for your convenience.Total linens includes a king, a queen, a twin, and 1 double Sleeper Couch (Linens are not supplied for the Sleeper Couch).Elevator: There is one elevator per building at A Place at the Beach and they are located at the back (Ocean Side) of the buildings. Building "L" elevator is located between rooms 131 & 132. Building "K" elevator is located between Room 167 and 168.Notes:- NO LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS - at least 5 Days in Advance.- This property is an Atlantic Beach Office Check-in.- You must pick up your parking passes and pool bands from the on-site office on the day of check-in. On-site office also has complex WIFI password.- No boats or trailers are allowed on the property.- There are 4 HOA onsite dumpsters for garbage disposal.- Coin operated Laundry Room is located in Building L.- There is only one elevator per building. Building "L" elevator is located on the Ocean Side between Rooms 131 and 132. Building "K" elevator is located on the Ocean Side between Rooms 167 and 168.- A Place at the Beach does have a single beach Wheelchair that can be signed out for use at the office located on the property.Indoor Pool and Outdoor Hot TubOpen year around; Hours:May 27th- Sep 5th 9am- 10pmSep 6th- May 26th 9am-9pmOutside PoolOpen April 15th - October 31st; Hours:April 15th - May 26th 10am - 6pmMay 27th - Sep 5th 10am -10pmSep 6th - Sep 30th 10am -7pmOct 1st - Oct 31st 10am - 6pm Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly and Nightly stays.No Smoking. No Family Animals.Rents Weekly Saturday - Saturday. Rents Nightly with a 3 nighttime minimum in advance during Off Season, last min. during In Season.Please Note:(1) Guests must pay in full when booking through Vacation Rental By Owner. The card supplied at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays.(2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are stringently prohibited unless approved by management.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

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 where the Bogue Inlet begins, and the surrounding shoreline, which circles from the ocean to the Bogue Sound, is renowned as a paradise for fishermen, beachcombers, sightseers, birdwatchers, and anyone who enjoys a miles-wide and on-the-water view.

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