Close to the ocean, this smoke-free condo brings it all within reach. Let your feet make short work of the 8-minute walk to Crystal Coast Beaches or easily tackle the quick 2-minute drive to North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

No need to pay for a restaurant every night, when you've got an oven and a refrigerator on hand, as well as a coffee maker and a toaster. And you can even pack a bit lighter because there's a washer and dryer.