Vacation Rentals in Harkers Island, North Carolina
Harkers Island, North Carolina Vacation Rentals and Tourism
Harkers Island vacation rentals do well because in addition to boating and fishing, one of the area’s main industries is tourism! After the hurricanes of the late 1800’s devastated the Outer Banks, a horde of new residents and tourists turned to Harkers Island. Eventually, Harkers Island lodging became popular not because the Outer Banks was in turmoil, but because people discovered the island was a great vacation spot in its own right.
However, Harkers Island beach house rentals are a far cry from those in the Outer Banks and other parts of North Carolina… that is their appeal! Harkers Island, NC rental homes are wonderfully remote, meaning you won't be forced to deal with noisy crowds and high-energy attractions. Instead, just relax by the beach! Don’t forget to visit the wildly unique Core Sound Waterfoul Museum however, in which you can witness migratory birds.
If you’re looking for a change in pace, beachfront rentals in Harkers Island, North Carolina will meet your needs. Staying in a Harkers Island rental is an eye-opening experience for anyone who’s used to hotels. Once you’ve experienced the joys and comforts of feeling at home while on vacation, via Harkers Island, NC cottages and the like, hotel rooms will lose all zest.
So start your search for Harkers Island, NC vacation rentals today. It may be the best decision you’ve made in a long time. Whether it’s North Carolina or vacation homes (or both) that you’re unfamiliar with, Harkers Island vacation rentals will comfortably introduce you to both worlds and you’ll want to come back to North Carolina’s lovely coast again and again; chances are, you won’t think twice about staying in a home over a hotel.
Sites and tours to see
Core Sound Waterfoul Museum
more destinations
Check out more areas which feature homes, villas, cabins, cottages, or condos.
Harkers Island things to do
North Carolina Maritime Museum
First of all, it is free, so you can't beat that! My son particularly enjoyed all of the weaponry and artifacts on display. The best to me was the huge...read more
Cru Wine Bar and Store
Great beer. Good coffee. Good snacks. Not a fan of the layout tho. But location is great.read more
Clawson's 1905 Restaurant & Pub
Good service and cool atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful and pitched in about what was delicious to order. We got $5 bbq shrimp, which...read more
Lookout Cruises
I took the six hour afternoon cruise to cape lookout. Steve and Dewey were on the ship with us today. Dewey was completely helpful and charming. He was...read more
Beaufort Inlet Watersports
We went parasailing here a few years ago while vacationing in Emerald Isle, and it remains one of my best vacation memories. I had never been parasailing...read more
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
An extremely thorough museum for such a locale. Eclectic wooden decoy collection is the highlight. A little too much attention to the fish oil industry...read more
Bock Marine Builders
I own a small (28foot) sailboat built in 1998. It is mostly fibreglass with a small amount of brightwork on the deck, along with varnished mast and spars...read more
Fort Macon State Park
Fort Macon is a great change of pace when you need to do something other than sit on the beach all day long. There are tours given by park rangers. Plenty...read more
Chasin Tails Outdoors
Best equipped shop for inshore fishing in the area. Nice guys too.read more
Carolina Princess
Listen to me. I've gone deep sea fishing three times now and I've learned a thing or two. Number one: do not ever go during the hottest day of the week....read more
Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens
This place is huge. We only had a few hours to take it all in so we enjoyed the tours through some of the smaller houses and the last tour through Tryon...read more
Cape Carteret Aquatics & Wellness Center
Familiar with the concept of "third places?" These are social spaces that aren't home, and they aren't workplaces, but they still build communities. This is...read more
Atlantic Beach Boardwalk
Beautiful beach. Lovely at sunset. One of the few places on the Atlantic ocean that you will see this. Bathrooms open even in the winter. Very nice.read more
Maracas Fitness Productions
Clean,great attitude..positive environment..im addicted to them nowread more







