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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.

Charming recently renovated coastal retr...

Discover the ultimate beach hideaway! Our elegant vacation rental is a true getaway just a short drive away from the sun, sand, and surf. This striking getaway offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience, with a fenced back yard, modern amenities, and convenient to downtown Beaufort. Feel relaxation and rejuvenation like never before. Book your stay now and make memories that will last a lifetime! Blue Haven is centrally located and less than 1 mile from Historic Beaufort waterfront where visitors can shop, dine and view the Rachel Carson Reserve. Welcome to your ultimate Beaufort vacation home! Step inside and be greeted by an ambiance of comfort and elegance. The interior has been thoughtfully designed with attention to every detail. The living spaces are bathed in natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance that ideally complements the beachy setting. The brand new HVAC is sure to keep you and and your group comfortable!This appealing property offers three comfortable bedrooms, ideal for accommodating your group. The master bedroom is a true sanctuary, complete with a king size bed for your comfort. The second bedroom features a cozy queen-size bed, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. The third bedroom is equipped with two twin-size beds, along with two convenient trundle beds that can be placed elsewhere in the home to suit your needs. Whether you're planning a family hideaway or a trip with friends, this home provides flexible sleeping arrangements to ensure everybody has a restful stay.The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's delight, featuring modern appliances, ample counter space, and an open layout that makes meal preparation a breeze. Whether you're cooking up a feast for family and friends or appreciating a peaceful breakfast at the dining table, the kitchen and dining space is sure to inspire your inner chef.One of the highlights of this property is the fenced backyard, ideal for your furry companions to roam and play freely. Let your family pets frolic in the secure space while you relax on the patio, enjoying the coastal breeze and soaking in the sun.This home is more than just a rental; it's a lifestyle. Imagine the joy of visiting in a charmingly decorated home that's not only pet-friendly but also provides a fenced yard and a short drive to the beach. Don't miss your chance to experience coastal living at its best. Book your coastal vacation today!Parking: The driveway has parking for 3 cars.About Beaufort, North Carolina: Located along the breathtaking Crystal Coast, Beaufort, North Carolina, is a gorgeous coastal town with rich history and Southern hospitality. Known for its photogenic waterfront, historic homes, and maritime heritage, Beaufort offers a unique blend of relaxation and adventure.Things to Do Around Town: Explore the Historic District, where you can admire delightfully preserved homes dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, and visit the Old Burying Ground, a fascinating cemetery with centuries-old graves and intriguing stories. Embark on a boat tour to see the wild horses of the Rachel Carson Reserve or take a ferry to Shackleford Banks for a day of beachcombing and shelling. Fishing charters and sailing excursions are also fashionable activities. Discover the rich maritime history of the area at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, which features exhibits on shipwrecks, pirates, and the local fishing industry. The museum is home to artifacts from the infamous pirate Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge. Appreciate a meal at one of Beaufort's waterfront eateries, offering fresh seafood and impressive vistas, and discover the town's variety of boutique stores and art galleries for unique souvenirs. Just a short drive or boat ride away, the Cape Lookout National Seashore offers pretty vistas, sandy beaches, and the iconic Cape Lookout Lighthouse, making it a ideal spot for swimming, picnicking, and nature walks.Whether you're looking to relax by the water or immerse yourself in local culture, Beaufort provides a enchanting coastal escape for visitors of all ages.

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.

Holy Mackerel -Gorgeous, large home -Oce...
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Roomy modern home with everything you expect plus a sizable game room and plenty of space for families. Third row from ocean with a cavernous beach and second row from the sound with public boat launch. Multiple decks to sit savor the most charming sunrises and sunsets.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.

1st-floor condo with outdoor pool, tenni...

Ocean Breeze 106BOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Feel a laid-back coastal escape when you book this superb, first-floor condo in Emerald Isle! Located on the beautiful coast of North Carolina, Emerald Isle features pristine beaches and azure ocean waters that beckon visitors year-round. Visitors can indulge in a plethora of activities, from basking in the warm sunshine to swimming, surfing, and paddleboarding in the invigorating Atlantic waves. This community offers two dedicated beach access points (including a ramp) that are only steps away, making the Atlantic Ocean beaches comfortably accessible and not busy. For those seeking a bit of adventure, deep-sea fishing charters offer the chance to reel in a big catch. This coastal town offers many activities and places to visit for all kinds of people, including golfing (Crystal Coast Country Club or the Silver Creek Golf Club), dining, shopping, visiting art galleries, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Fort Macon State Park, Emerald Isle Woods Park, Salty Pirate Waterpark, and Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier.As soon as you enter this air-conditioned getaway, you are greeted by a welcoming open floor plan with coastal decor throughout. Discover a well-appointed kitchen complete with all the essentials to prepare culinary masterpieces, including an air fryer, a stacked washer/dryer for your laundry needs, and an inviting living room where you can spread out comfortably after an impressive tennis match or a exhilarating splash in the community pool. The living area also features a huge TV with a DVD player and numerous board games for additional entertainment. Spend your evenings creating everlasting memories on your covered balcony admiring partial ocean vistas or surprising your guests with your grilling skills at the community BBQ area with charcoal grilles.Things to KnowThis property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.Parking notes: There is complimentary parking available for 2 cars.This rental is located on floor 1.Security camera details: There is an active Ring doorbell camera.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.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 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 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.

Grande Villas A-3, Oceanfront Condo in I...

Grande Villas A-3 is a attractively decorated 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Oceanfront Villa with plenty of space for you to appreciate your home away from home. An open floor plan makes it simple to relax with family and friends. Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet for your convenience.The Living Room has direct access to a huge, private deck outside each Master Bedroom with marvelous vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. This villa includes a Entirely Equipped Kitchen with plenty of seating and some extras like a griddle, wok, George Foreman Grille and Air Fryer.Linens Includes: 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double, 2 Twins Bunk set.Additional Conveniences: 3 Flat Panel TVs and Cable.Grande Villas offers a host of beautiful settings ideal for everything from casual gatherings to grandiose entertaining. The heart of the Grande Villas community, The Osprey Club Parlor, features a sweeping ocean-side terrace, soaring ceilings, and a stone fireplace - just the place for friends and family to gather and create lasting memories, celebrate special occasions, or just sit by the fire.Grande Villas Conveniences:-The Osprey Club ParlorAny events and activities are managed through the HOA and subject to change-Grande Villas Pool (open seasonally) with a gazebo area featuring awe-inspiring vistas of the ocean-Kiddie Splash Pool (open seasonally)-Sports and Games Parlor with pool table, foosball and video game stations-Health and Exercise Center outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment with weight machines and resources for cardio, yoga and pilates workouts-Bark Park for Family Animals-Outdoor Fire Pit-Beach Chairs and Umbrellas on first-come first serve basis typically April - Sept. YOU MUST return the chairs and umbrellas to pick up location before leaving the beach - these items cannot be left on the beach overnight.Each Grande Villas Residence has been carefully designed and crafted to highlight striking ocean vistas. Featuring 2 and 4 Bedroom oceanfront units, 1,378 - 2,583 square feet respectively. The result is the ultimate beach getaway — calming, cavernous, indulgent, and classy.Community Features: Elevator, Beach Access Walkway, Outdoor Shower, Park Grille access, Game Room, Outdoor Pool and Kiddie Splash Pool (open seasonally), Oceanfront Exercise Center, Beach Chairs and Umbrellas on first-come first serve basis typically April - Sept. YOU MUST return the chairs and umbrellas to pick up location before leaving the beach - these items cannot be left on the beach overnight.Linens and Towels included with Beds Made for Weekly Stays.NO SMOKING.Up to 2 Dogs Accepted with $150 + tax Pet Fee per dog. 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 only Sunday - Sunday. LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS less than 5 Days in Advance of Arrival, STAYS UNDER 7 NIGHTS, EARLY CHECK IN and LATE CHECK OUT are NOT allowed by the HOA.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.

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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!

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This deluxe studio condo is located on the first floor "corner" of Bogue Shores giving you additional privacy. Roomy and charmingly decorated, featuring a living room and full kitchen with a separate bedroom that has two queen size beds and roomy full bath with walk-in shower. The living room queen size couch bed accepts for an additional guest sleeping area. There is a door between the 2 rooms for privacy. You can see the enormous pool from this ground floor unit and the pretty beach access is only a few short steps away. In addition to the sandy beaches you will also have access to the inter coastal waterway located behind the facility. You will have everything you need for a magnificent and calming vacation. There are grilles on the property, a gazebo and a swing to sit back and relax while watching the boats cruise past. There is plenty of "grassy" area for the kids to play! You can book a day trip on one of the many charter fishing boats. Don't care for fishing but want to go island hopping? Take the water ferry to Cape Lookout or Shackleford for the day. Many local eateries, shopping, hiking trails, parks, and other site seeing adventures await your arrival. Book your vacation today!Please note this is a non smoking condo. Guests are not allowed to bring family pets (even though we do appreciate them!)Please let owner know if you need additional sheets for couch bed. Each bedspread is professionally cleaned after each guest.

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 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.

Oceanside Oasis- Oceanfront, Pool, Steps...
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Have fun with the whole family at this Oceanside Oasis! Savor the open concept living with ocean vistas surrounding you! Watch the sunset, sit on the outside deck, have dinner or watch the sunrise with your morning coffee on the ocean! With just steps from the ocean, this 2nd floor corner unit is painless to get in and out w/ parking right by the door. Each bedroom has its own bathroom ideal for family and friends! There is a pool and pavilion to use & the beach is right out the door!Fun for the whole family this ocean front condo cannot be beat! Recently remodeled bathrooms and kitchen, the ocean vistas from all the windows and deck, and the open concept make this condo the ocean side getaway that it is! With two nice size bedrooms and closets for storage, both bedrooms having their own full bath everybody will feel comfortable and have plenty of room of their own! Appreciate cooking in the kitchen while overlooking the ocean or sitting by the fireplace, or calming on the deck there is so much amazing space in the condo.! Looking to go to the beach it’s only a couple steps away as this is a corner unit on the second floor with beach access right out the door! Enjoy the pool and the grilling area to make the best beach hideaway for your family vacation or get together with friends!

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

OCEANFRONT Spectaculars,sleeps 8-10,  Ho...

Carolina Dreams West : Gorgeous Oceanfront home to appreciate the blue water ocean and make fun memories on the sand. Spectacular view from the master bedrooms and walk out balcony overseeing ocean. Stare at the impressive blue waters and sunrises right by your bed. Ideal for morning walks, yoga and relax on the beach, all right on your door step. Ideal serene ambiance to step out with morning coffee for a peaceful and joyful fulfilling walk on a handsome beach. Jacuzzi Hot tub for relaxation. Appreciate the glass of wine on main level deck with adored ones on main level deck or ocean front balcony. Breath taking vistas. Fun parks for kids and adults, miniature golf, cycling trails, great cafe and amazing eateries for fine dining.

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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.

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