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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 HALF DUPLEX SLEEPS 9 w 4 BDRM...
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NEW - BEAN BAG TOSS GAME, 4 BEACH TOWELS, 2 UMBRELLAS, PLENTIFUL CHAIRS, BOOGIE BOARDS, BARBECUE GRILL, SECTIONAL SOFA, ALARM CLOCKS, BLOW DRYERS, USB PORTS, GOTHAM STEEL POTS, BAKING TINS, NEW TEAL DINNERWARE, NEW OUTDOOR SHOWER FIXTURES, KEURIG WITH ASSORTED COFFEE PODS PLUS DRIP POT, ALL SOAPS PROVIDED WITH WRAPPED LINENS.2024 -- SHIBUMI, CHAISE LOUNGES, NEW DECK.In this family-friendly, classic Carolina oceanfront duplex you'll be treated to the ideal setting for your next family vacation, friends getaway, or fun hideaway. The downstairs deck is outfitted with a huge enclosed hot/cold shower, ample outdoor seating as well as a enormous picnic table, and a privacy partition. As a south-facing property, you'll appreciate gorgeous sunrises and sunsets from the upper and lower decks as well as the dune deck at the far end of the walkway which directly overlooks the beach, ideal for appreciating that million-dollar view while sitting and sipping your favorite drink without getting sand in your toes. A few gentle steps down from the dune deck puts you on the pretty sandy beach, unlike many properties that have a very long or steep staircase. No need to worry about parking or finding the nearest beach access; you'll have your own private, direct oceanfront access as well as ample parking. We allow four cars per side (boat/boat trailer counts as one car); if you and your group rent Summerplace East and West you'll be able to park eight cars on the property.Along with cozy, comfortable furnishings, and relaxing coastal colors, Summerplace is conveniently located so close to dining and shopping. We are on the very BEST part of the island, on the five thousand block with Publix groceries at the eight thousand block, Surfs Up and Bogue Inlet fishing pier just three miles away, tons of eateries and shopping, and just a few miles from the Aquarium and Atlantic Beach attractions!The East side has 4 bedrooms (5 beds) and 2 baths and sleeps 9, three of the 4 bedrooms have extraordinary ocean vistas, 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 down, plus a full kitchen and family room, 5 intelligent TVs with Roku streaming and high-speed WiFi accepting you to stream from your favorite streaming account, and USB ports and ceiling fans in every room. It also has both a Keurig and drip coffee pot, brand new Gotham Steel pots and pans, mixers and ice cream maker, toaster, dishwasher, full-depth refrigerator, and full-size washer and dryer, outdoor shower, and additional outdoor rinsing spigot along the walkway to the dune deck.Additionally, we have supplied sand toys, beach chairs, and body boards and a shibumi so that everybody can savor a fun day on the beach without having to lug those items with you from home.Home is meticulously maintained by the owners who are local in Morehead City. Do not hesitate to contact us for any little need or question, we are extremely accommodating and know the area extremely well. WE REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING: 1 -A COPY OF YOUR VALID ID WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BOOKING2-OUR RENTAL AGREEMENT, SIGNED/INITIALED & RETURNEDCLEANING FEE OF $150 AND LINEN FEE OF $100 ADDED AT TIME OF BOOKING. We do NOT provide facilities for charging golf carts or electric cars. If you do use an outlet, guest takes full responsibility for outages or damage to your cart or car.If you have a sizable group or need more than four bedrooms consider renting Summerplace Full-Duplex, look for seven five one nine seven nine four in the Vacation Rental By Owner search bar.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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.

Historic Heath House steps from the Neus...
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Access the Neuse River via community park at the end of the block or discover Historic Downtown (1 mile). Use our tandem bicycle to get around or try paddle boarding or kayaking on the river. Ideal for singles, couples or families who want to relax on the porch and discover all New Bern has to offer. About 45 mins. to Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Swansboro and Oriental.Sip coffee or wine on the front porch or back deck. Cook a gourmet meal in the entirely equipped kitchen or grille out on the deck. Downstairs includes: huge living room with Roku-equipped TV, dining area with plenty of seating, office with desk and printer, full kitchen with all amenities, washer/dryer and half bath.Upstairs, the main bedroom features a king bed and sunny seating area to relax and read. The second bedroom has a queen bed and original, decorative fireplace. A full bath with walk-in shower is also upstairs.Guests can access the entire home and outdoor areas including deck, firepit and seating areas. Room for three cars off street in driveway.Check us out on Instagram @HeathHouse.NewBern.

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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.

Coastal townhome with outdoor living, ce...
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Southern GlowOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Discounted Golf Cart Rental for the entire stay at 95USD/day is available for guests 25 and older only. Guests below 25 may not operate the golf cart.Discover the natural beauty of the Outer Banks or steep yourself in the historic, modest-town appeal and southern hospitality when you make this elegant townhome your choice for a oceanside escape. Furnished with a modern coastal motif, this handsome escape comes primed for family-friendly comfort with up-to-date fixtures and appliances. A private outdoor area comes equipped with a gas grille and cushioned patio furnishings to help you make the most of sunshine and blue skies. Established in the early 1700s, Beaufort ranks as North Carolina's fourth-oldest city and once held the title of 'America's Coolest Modest Town'. What it may lack in size, Beaufort more than makes up for in the culture and heritage of the city. The streets are bustling with vibrant local stores, eateries, and historical sites. From town, you can catch the Island Ferry Express, which offers water transit services to the surrounding islands and coastal communities. You'll be just six miles from the lush greens of The Beaufort Club. As well as being only a short drive away from some of the area's trendy eateries; Black Sheep, Queen Anne's Revenge, Beaufort Grocery, and Mezcalito.After the day's adventures, whip up a home-cooked meal in the stainless steel full kitchen, or just kick back in the living room to relax with your favorite shows and movies on the intelligent TV. Home essentials include central air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, and a private washer/dryer.The perks don't end there though! Indulge in a phenomenal list of community amenities, right at your fingertips. These include; an outdoor pool, gym, firepit, grilles, and a pickleball court.COMMUNITY AMENITIES-Pool-Gym-Firepit-Grilling area-Pickleball courtTHINGS TO KNOWDiscounted Golf Cart Rental for the entire stay at 95USD/day is available for guests 25 and older only. Guests below 25 may not operate the golf cart.Streaming services are available with guests’ own account(s).This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 2 cars.Security camera details: Security camera details: 1 Exterior: Blink Doorbell on exterior front porch1 Exterior Blink camera in garageDock details: 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.

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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.

A downtown getaway | walk to downtown - ...

Summary:♥Charming New Bern getaway ideal for couples, family getaways, business trips, traveling medical personnel, or the historian.♥ 20+ 5 star reviews from our previous listing :) - ask us!♥ 5 min. walk to appreciate all that the cozy town of New Bern has to offer. Stores, eateries and only 150 yards from the riverfront.♥ Your own gorgeous 1 bedroom 1 bathroom APT in this historic home turned into a 4-unit complex owned by the host♥ 1000MB Internet Speed for Work or School!The Space:We offer a comfortable, clean space with all new furnishings and linens designed for our guests.♥ Location, location, location! Located in the historic district of handsome New Bern - only a block from the riverfront and a few streets away from downtown ♥ Your own 1 bedroom 1 bath roomy apartment with keypad entry♥ Clean and entirely outfitted for our guests - great for both short and long-term stays♥ Intelligent TV's with SlingTV, NetFlix, Disney Plus, and more♥ Keurig with complimentary coffee♥ Totally supplied kitchen - pots, pans, cookware, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, tea kettle ♥ Shower and tub combo♥ Daily use cleaning supplies and coin operated washer/dryer. Inquire for long term stay discounts!Sleeping♥Bedroom with a queen - memory foam bed♥Free use of Pack-n-play***Guest Testimonies***Lea:Such a pretty stay in a gorgeous town, we are definitely gonna come back to visit!Dawn:Home away from home!Brian:Staying here is an spectacular experience. It is like traveling back to a simpler, more casual time. My favorite time is the Fall. Walk down the street to the water and see all the historical homes.Permit: STR0004The Neighborhood:♥Charming 5 min. walk to downtown♥Walk along the water to Union Point Park.♥Savor the history and landmarks of New Bern♥20 miles from Cherry Point ♥60 miles from Camp Lejeune♥2 miles from CarolinaEast Medical CenterGetting Around:Downtown New Bern is flat and very walkable.Other Things to Note:This home is protected by Waivo.https://waivo.io/client/your-bnb-property/

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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!

Pet Friendly, Ocean Front, 3 Ensuite BR!

Welcome to Angelfish Cottage: Your Oceanfront Getaway!Angelfish Cottage is a striking oceanfront single-family home, ideal for your beach getaway! Although it may look like a duplex from the outside, it offers the appeal and comfort of a standalone home. With two covered carports and plenty of covered storage space, you’ll have all the room you need for your beach gear.Key Features:Oceanfront Bedrooms: All bedrooms provide direct access to oceanfront decks and include private bathrooms for your convenience.Dog Friendly: Savor the fenced rear yard with your furry friends! A max. of 2 dogs are welcome for a non-returnable fee of $150 per pet.Ground Level:Enter through the door located under the east carport.Appreciate the hot/cold enclosed outdoor shower and a gas grille for your outdoor cooking needs.Level One:The main living level features an open floor plan that includes a entirely equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and more!The dining area seats 8, making it ideal for family meals.Unwind in the living room with a Intelligent TV and a DVD player.Bedroom #1: Oceanfront king bedroom with a Intelligent TV and a private bathroom featuring a tub/shower.Top Level:Ascend to the top level, where you’ll find a game/additional room with a queen sleeper couch, foosball table, and a Roku-enabled TV.This room offers direct access to the oceanfront deck, ideal for sunset vistas.Bedroom #2: Oceanfront room (east) featuring a bunk bed (two singles) and an additional single bed, a Intelligent TV, and a full private bathroom with a tub/shower.Bedroom #3: Oceanfront room (west) with a king bed, a Intelligent TV, and a private bathroom with a tub/shower.Additional Information:No Smoking: Please respect our smoke-complimentary environment.Rental Details: Typical rental week runs from Sunday to Sunday, but flexible stays are available.Linens Included: Linens, bath towels, and kitchen towels are supplied. Starting in 2025, beds will be made upon arrival.

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

Glori West, Oceanfront Duplex in Emerald...

You will be sure to appreciate the Ocean at Glori West! This 3 Bedroom, 2 Full-Bath, 1 Half-Bath direct Oceanfront Cottage has the vistas you've been begging to see. High Speed Wireless Internet Included!Level One homes the Kitchen, Dining Room and Living Area.Level Two homes Bedroom #1 which has a Queen Bed with Private Bath and Ocean vistas. Bedroom #2 has Two Twins with Deck access and Ocean vistas. Bedroom #3 has a Queen bed with Deck access and Ocean vistas.Additional Conveniences Include: 3 Flat Screen TVs,1 52" flat screen intelligent TV, DVD player, Stereo, CD player, Charcoal Grille, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, Central Heat and Air, Enclosed Hot and Cold Shower, Washer/Dryer, Covered and Open Decks with Furnishings, 4 Rockers, 4 Chairs, 4 Reclining Fabric Beach ChairsLinens and Towels included 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
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.

Here Comes The Sun   Ocean side House Em...
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Sunny Emerald Isle NC, Beach home is in a family-style neighborhood with beach access at the end of the street. (2 mins. see pics) Oceanside location with a short walk to the beach. House is a peaceful shady spot for that after the beach rest with a screened porch to listen to the waves crashing on the beach. Ideal breakfast spot as well. House completely supplied for comfort. Just bring your beach towels and gear. Outside ground-level shower and foot wash at bottom of stairs keep the wood floors clean and comfortable. Painless walk or bicycle ride to everything in Emerald Isle, eateries, pier, stores, grocery stores, ice cream and post office. N.C. Wildlife Boat Ramp a half-mile away on the sound side. ( see pics ) Great sunsets after that evening walk on the beach or from the boat ramp dock seating. Owner is often available in separate living space on the property for questions or issues. Book your Saturday to Saturday stay and welcome!

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Hammocks Beach State Park

Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island all to themselves.

Swansboro's Bicentennial Park may not be the grandest of most extensive park along the Crystal Coast's Inner Banks, but it is certainly one of its most scenic. Surrounded by the deep waters of the White Oak River and Swansboro Harbor, patrons to this park will enjoy endless water views, great fishing and a scenic boardwalk to take in the scene.

Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown Main and Elm Streets, this quiet and modest-sized public park might be close to all the downtown and waterfront action, but truly feels like its worlds away.

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