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Lil' Dock/Riverfront apt./Late Sunday checkout!
Lil’ Dock is a beautiful waterfront apartment over the garage with a private entry and deck overlooking the Neuse River. Relax on the back deck with a glass of wine while watching the sunset view of the New Bern skyline. It’s just a five-minute drive to historic downtown New Bern where you will find great restaurants and plenty of unique local shops. This property has only one designated parking spot and cannot accommodate trailers. Due to allergies, no pets. Check-out: 5:00pm on Sundays only.

OS233 Ocean view, pool, steps to ocean, wd on-site
Ocean view, clean & comfortable second floor condo. Direct access for you to walk to a delightful beach. Relax in the community pool, cook on the outdoor grills, let the kids run around the yard, and free parking. Walk to several restaurants/shops or take a short drive to Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, and Beaufort. Come enjoy your stay at the Southern Outer Banks! Note: We welcome nice, responsible humans of all races, ethnicities, origins, genders, orientations, and religions!

The Yates Cottage
Welcome to the beauty and nature of Core Sound! The Yates Cottage is directly on the water and is designed for spectacular views of Core Sound and Cape Lookout Lighthouse with large windows on 3 sides. Other amenities are a large screen porch, fire pit, and a large yard for lawn games. The Yates cottage is great for couples, families, dogs, joggers, walkers, bikers, fishers and boaters. You will be welcomed with freshly-made beds, towels and a full kitchen with Keurig and Rachel Ray cookware.

Comfy in-law suite on Hayward Creek with pool
Enjoy your own private entrance in-law suite (1 bedroom apt) attached to our house separated with double locked secure door in the hall. Quartz counters Kitchen, LR/DR, queen bed full size bath with bar handles, door to own patio to fenced poo. Work at table or popup coffee table 8 min to hospital & 10 min downtown. Relaxing walk along boardwalk through woods wetlands to Haywood creek overlooking Croatan National Forest You may see deer, otters, Egrets or turtles No pets, no smoking or vaping.

Coastal Retreat on Waterway w/Hot Tub
Quaint 3 bdrm 2 ba home situated on the intracoastal waterway. Want to go to the beach but don't want to be in the mainstream of it all? We are close enough but far enough. Enjoy tranquil moon lit nights listening to dolphins as they swim by. By day, lounge on the porch, pergola, hot tub or dock and watch the parade of boats pass by. For the fishing enthusiasts an array of fish can be caught from the dock to incl, sheep's head, flounder, puppy drum, speckled trout, blue fish, crabs and more.

River Watch Retreat
You will not forget your stay at the River Watch Retreat, and will want to tell your friends. This beautiful cabin offers a full NW view of the Carolina Blue Sky and setting sun on ENC's Trent River. Interior is paneled in locally sourced Poplar with Cedar accents. Beadboard and custom ceramic tile compliment the bathroom. Sleeping options: foldout couch downstairs and futon in loft. *Watch Bald Eagles, Geese, Heron and Osprey from 2 elevated decks a stone's throw from the water!

Your Private Island | Eco-Glamping | NC Coast
FEATURED ON: HGTV and TrentTheTraveler (2 Days ALONE on an Island) Glamp in a Tiny Cabin! Swansboro is named in “The 25 coolest towns in America to visit in 2021” Matador Network No boat? No problem. We have a licensed captain that will get you to and from the island included in your booking. Th entire island with Tiny House Cabin Completely private with 360 degrees of shoreline 40' Private Dock Cabin 4 kayaks 1 Queen Bed 1 Double Bed in Loft Charcoal BBQ Fire pit Generator AC/Heat

"Once Upon A Tide" Waterfront cottage
Miles of breathtaking water views looking towards Swansboro from this riverfront cottage that has been newly renovated inside & out. A mile dirt road takes you off the beaten path & a private setting on the end of a dirt lane with only a few other fishing cottages. You will love the peace & quiet & refreshing breezes. Enjoy sunrises/sunsets from the pier! Access to kayaks, canoe & 2 paddleboards. Enjoy the ospreys dive bomb for fish, an occasional dolphin, & other birdlife.

Pet friendly 1 bedroom unit with a view!
Pet friendly and centrally located within the town of Beaufort, this rental space is one of a kind! Bike or walk to shops, restaurants and attractions downtown. We provide the bikes! Beaufort has many special tours, historic sites , events, and fun things to do! After a busy day , relax on the top deck where the view is spectacular with sightings of wild ponies and egrets. Pet fee is $50 per stay payable separate to me . Please message me if staying longer than a week .

Captain’s Quarters - Private Beach Access!
**This listing is a whole house with no shared spaces, hosts/owners do not live onsite** 4 bedroom 2 full bathroom oceanside beach house located in a quiet and private neighborhood. 2 minute walk to a private and secluded beach access. Shopping Center is 1/2 mile away with a Food Lion and various shops and restaurants. 10-minute drive to the bars, restaurants, and fishing charters of downtown Morehead City and 15-minute drive to historic downtown Beaufort.

Water View, Sunrise&Sunset, Game Room, Porch Swing
*Breathtaking Sunrises & Sunsets water view *Sunroom 3 season porch. *Overlooking Jarrett Bay. * 2 bed, 2 bath. Sleeps up to six guests. * Launch your own boat or kayaks or rent across the street * Located 15-45 min to Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout, NC Aquarium * Game room, ping pong, foosball, yard games * Beach chairs, umbrella * Great location for Beach-goers, Duck Hunters , Cape lookout fishing *Fire Pit

Water Lover's Retreat
Welcome to our waterfront open floor plan studio-cottage. Wake to panoramic views of the White Oak River, fish, kayak, dolphin watch, and enjoy the sunrise and sunset from the decks. Easy paddle to Jones, other intracoastal islands and to Swansboro for lunch. A ~15 minute drive will take you to the Emerald Isle beaches or Swansboro to walk the historic district and visit the many shops and restaurants
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