If you’re a southern seafood fan, then you’re going to love the annual Mullet Festival of Swansboro. This two-day affair features a wealth of ways to enjoy this local crystal coast staple, as well as plenty of games and activities that celebrate the food, flavor, and all around fun of the heart of Swansboro and the North Carolina coastline.
Set sail to the small town of Beaufort, NC for this engaging event where mariners can meet and mingle with their water loving colleagues. The Fall In-The-Water Meet is a fun gathering that’s wide open to experienced mariners and newcomers alike, and which features a host of fun activities including free boat rides a pig pickin’, and plenty of opportunities to learn all about life on the water in this small and charming town.
Crystal Coast visitors of all ages will want to take a break from the sand and head inland to the small town of Newport for this unique annual festival that puts the flavors of the fall season in the spotlight. The Fall Festival at Camp Albemarle is a family-friendly event that features a wealth of activities that visitors of all ages can enjoy. From outdoor adventures to food trucks and s’mores, everyone can celebrate the cooler and breezy fall season at this event that has tons to offer around every corner.
Come explore a unique and picturesque corner of the Crystal Coast with this grand event that celebrates all the activities and fun of the fall season. The Town of Cape Carteret Fall Festival features a myriad of food, activities, and entertainment for visitors of all ages, and the free festival is a great opportunity to uncover this scenic town that’s located just a shell’s throw away from the Emerald Isle coastline.
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while enjoying an inviting and relaxed atmosphere that is miles away from ordinary at the Jumble Sale at the Beaufort Historic Site. This annual sale that takes place around Thanksgiving is the perfect cure to the Black Friday blues, and offers a wealth of locally made, handcrafted, and wholly unique goodies and presents that can’t be found anywhere else, and which will truly add a dose of local flavor to your holiday gift giving.
Celebrating more than 20 years, the Emerald Isle Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is a favorite wintertime event for visitors and locals alike that provides a fun and unforgettable way to ring in the season. Held in the heart of town, and featuring a line of floats that capture both the holiday and the coastal spirit, this annual parade and celebration will make everyone want to celebrate the holidays, Emerald Isle style.
The historic Beaufort waterfront comes alive during this holiday celebration that combines this community’s love of the water with a literal boatload of holiday lights. The annual Friends of the Maritime Museum Holiday Flotilla is a fun and festive event that will wow spectators throughout the Crystal Coast, and which will put visitors of all ages in a holiday state of mind.
Get into the spirit of the season while enjoying a picturesque taste of life on the water in a small North Carolina town with this event that offers plenty of spectacular views and festivities for spectators and participants alike. The Annual Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla is a local tradition that’s been going strong for more than 25 years, and is an opportunity for both visitors and locals to enjoy a festive display unlike any other along the Crystal Coast.
The small community of Harkers Island comes to life at this annual event that puts this community’s rich heritage and history in the spotlight. The annual Core Sound Decoy Festival, which is held the first full weekend in December, is a unique celebration that combines exhibits, demonstrations, vendors, food, and much more, to the delight of local visitors and residents alike.
Come explore a winter wonderland of holiday sights, sounds, and smells at this festive event that is celebrating its 11th year in 2025. The annual Gingerbread Festival & Competition is a fun and all-encompassing celebration that has incredible gingerbread displays, fun crafts and activities for the kids, and lots of ways to celebrate the holidays in style while admiring some of the most unique and creative gingerbread creations that the Crystal Coast has to offer.
The summertime Beaufort Farmer’s Market is revitalized for the holidays at this special annual event that combines Christmas shopping, local fare, kids’ activities, and plenty of community spirit. The Old Fashioned Holiday Farmer’s Market is celebrating its 11th year in 2025, and is a delightful opportunity to connect with local fishermen, bakers, craftsmen, artists, and vendors of all varieties to load up on unique holiday presents, or to take home some goodies of your own.
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 along the Crystal Coast beaches from Atlantic Beach to the town of Emerald Isle, a vacation rental is the generally preferred accommodations option for vacationers thanks to ample space, exceptional locales close to the water, and plenty of homes and condos to choose from.
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!
Luxurious 5-Star Beach House with Pool and Loft – Sleeps 6Savor your Beach Vacation in this Stunning, 5-Star-Rated Beach Bungalow/House with two bedrooms with full bathrooms for each bedroom on the main floor; the second floor is a complete loft with a queen-sized bed and full bathroom! It also has an inground pool right outside your front door! Located just steps from the humongous public beach access in the heart of Atlantic Beach. This property offers Luxurious accommodations and is ideal for families. The home sleeps nine comfortably and is priced competitively, offering amazing value for the amenities and location.**Property Highlights:**- Second row from the beach - 3 bedrooms with three queen-size beds- 2 full bathrooms on the first floor and a full bathroom in the loft (Second Floor)- Towels and linens are all Supplied- Toilet paper and paper towels are initially included- Totally supplied kitchen with granite countertops and high-quality appliances, including pots, pans, silverware, a coffee maker and spices- Giant family room with an open floor plan- High-speed Wi-Fi, ROKU, and Netflix- Enormous flat-screen TVs in all bedrooms and the living area- Community inground pool with outdoor seating (Shared with only eight homes)- Washing machine and dryer with detergent - Covered front porch overlooking the community pool. (It's great to sit outside and watch the sunrise and sunset)- Board games and cards for entertainment- CPI Security System with a camera at the front door only for your protection (no interior cameras)- The luxury supplied is priced very competitively (Monthly and Weekly Discounts)- Very Clean- Highly charming vacation area for North Carolina Beaches- Painless access to surrounding communities such as Emerald Island, Morehead City, New Bern, and BeaufortIdeal Location for Beach Fun and Relaxation!The home is appealingly located near Fort Macon and close to local shopping, bars, and eateries serving fresh coastal cuisine. You can appreciate a range of activities, from fishing and watching sunrises/sunsets to beach yoga, kite flying, building sandcastles, or simply calming by the pool, go Fishing, Watching the Sunset and Sunrise, Write a Message in the Sand, Make Sand Angels, Sunbathe, Take a Stroll on the Beach, Take Pictures, Fly a Kite, Picnic on the Beach, Build a Sand Castle, Bury Someone in the Sand, Celebrate a Special Occasion, Walk on the Beach, Collect Sea Shells, Day Dream, Meditate, Do Beach Yoga, Meet People, Send a Message in a Bottle, Play Beach Volley Ball, Throw Frisbees, Play Boardgames, Play Tic-Tac-Toe in the Sand, Play Sports on the Beach, Kite Surf, Wind Surf, Body Surf, Ride a Boogie Board, Paddle Board, Jump Waves, Look for Shapes in Clouds, Dig a Hole in the Sand, Rent Jet Skis, Look for Dolphins, Eat Seafood, Eat Ice Cream, visit the Local Bars, Go Shopping, Read a Book or Unwind. Nearby Attractions:- Fort Macon- NC Aquarium- Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail- AB Water Sports Adventures (Jet Ski)- DragonFly Parasail- Oceanana Fishing Pier- Captain Stacy Fishing Center- Wings Beach Wear and more!Other Features:- Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors- Community gas grille available between Bungalow 3 and Bungalow 4- Anchorage Marina offers weekly and daily boat units for ocean accessThis bungalow is part of a peaceful community and offers everything you need for a memorable beach vacation. With its pristine cleanliness, unbeatable location, and luxury touches, you'll want to return year after year!House Rules:- No home events- No family pets (HOA requirement $500 Day Fine to Renter)- No smokingIf you're traveling with family or friends, the owner has additional properties located in the same Bungalow Complex. Check out these neighboring homes, all with 5-star ratings:- Unit 2: Vacation Rental By Owner #3187037- Unit 4: Vacation Rental By Owner #745900- Unit 8: Vacation Rental By Owner #827345- Unit 1: Vacation Rental By Owner #3336944Mountain House Opportunities: 5 Bedroom Vacation Rental By Owner # 3623971 or 6 Bedroom Vacation Rental By Owner # 3623969Book now for an Unforgettable Vacation in Atlantic Beach, where Amazing Memories Await!Keywords: Premier Host, Beach House, Instant Bookings Accepted, Monthly Discount, Weekly Discount, Families, Sale, Discounted Price, Atlantic Beach, Island Quay, Kitchen, Outdoor Space, Living Room, Dining Room, Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Very Good 8+ Property Reviews, Highly Rated for Cleanliness, Highly Rated for Location, Walking distance from Oceanfront and Oceanviews, Pool, Great Vistas, Atlantic Beach, Quiet, Bungalow, Steps from the Beach, Shopping, Eateries, Water Sports, Wild Horses, Light Houses, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. This home is Highly Recommended by All Guests! 5 Star Reviews! Book Now!
- Atlantic Beach
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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.
Consider this home your home away from home while you visit Emerald Isle. This welcoming property features 3 bedrooms, including a king, queen, full, and twin bed, ideal for families or friends traveling together. With 3 bathrooms equipped with hair dryers and showers, guests can relax and relax after a day of exploring. The living room offers an additional space with a comfortable couch bed for additional comfort. There are plenty of outdoor spaces where you can relax and savor the salt air. The brand new decks provide a cozy space for gathering. Feel the magic of Emerald Isle at our fantastic home.
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 9
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.
Bella Blue has the most extraordinary full ocean and sound vistas from front and rear decks. Great ocean breezes and sounds that can be heard while calming on the top completely shaded decks. Full view of the beach so you can watch your family and Friends and it is only a 5 min. walk from the home to the beach! Check out the new Xbox Series S with Game controllers!Bella Blue is an nearly oceanfront, 6 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Home located near a Public Beach Access. When you are ready to try some outside activities, put on your bathing suits and take a dip in the Private Oceanview Swimming Pool, savor the great Ocean and Sound Vistas from the various Decks the property has to offer. This property is also equipped with 500mbps speed and wifi internet acces throughout the whole home!Total Bed Count: 4 Queens, 2 Doubles, 2 TwinsGround level: has a carport for covered parking and a handsomely landscaped backyard. There is also a 15x30 Private Swimming Pool located in the backyard with lounge chairs, bar height table and chairs, and a double hanging swing.Level One: Bedroom #1 has a queen bed and a whisper floor fan. Bedroom #2 has two twin beds. There is also a gameroom on this floor with a couch and loveseat, huge intelligent TV, foosball table, and deck and pool access. There is a full hall bathroom located on this floor.Level Two: Bedroom #3 Queen bed with a picture window that shows off the amazing ocean vistas. This bedroom also has a intelligent TV. Bedroom # 4 Queen bed with ceiling fan, this room also has a Shared Full Bathroom. Bedroom #5 Two double beds with picture windows located on the front and back of the room, showing off images of both the ocean and the sound! This room also has a private full bathroom.Level Three: Bedroom #6 Master Bedroom with queen bed, with picture window, with full ocean view, ceiling fan, newly rennovated master bathroom with granite top sinks. There is a newly modernized Modern Kitchen Upstairs with Granite Counter Tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, a second, smaller refrigerator for drinks, and impressive ocean vistas. There is also a living area on this level with new Couch and loveseat as well as a comfortable swivel rocker armchair. A 50 inch Intelligent TV, new dining room table with eight chairs, and three barstools can also be found on this level.Appreciate the Rear deck picnic tables and outdoor gas grille for fun family cookouts! The front deck is also equipped with four adirondeck chairs with Ottomans, a double hanging swing, and rocking chairs.Additional Conveniences: Private Swimming Pool, Enclosed Yard, Gas Grille, Enclosed Hot/Cold Shower with Dressing Area, 5 Intelligent TVs, High Speed Wireless Internet, and interior Washer/Dryer. Entirely Equipped, gourmet Kitchen with Coffee Maker, Oven, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, and Blender. Gameroom with XBox Series S game console with controllers and foosball Table. Outdoor Decks, Covered Decks, Deck Furnishings, Deck Swing, Two Vinyl Picnic Tables (one on ground floor near pool and other on the third rear deck), Covered Parking, Ceiling Fans and Iron/Ironing Boards throughout Property.Linens and Towels supplied with Beds Made for Weekly stays.No Smoking.No Family Animals.Rents Weekly only Saturday - Saturday.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
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 12
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.
