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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 245 reviewsCow cuddle time, on a 120 acre farm, therapeutic
Experience a slice of an organic 120 acre farm, where you will see cows grazing in a natural farming system. Our cows are protected. Pet, brush, feed and hug our cows safely, in a natural setting.
5 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviewsTake time out with backyard pet chickens
Meet my feathered friends, care for them and take home some fresh eggs.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2025 reviewsPrivate, guided horseback rides
Enjoy a private horseback ride through our 52-acre estate, tailored to your level. Please note that we do have a 260 LB weight limit.
5 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviewsPrivate Horseback Experience in the Tn Mountains
Especially for couples… One on one instruction with a full hands on horse experience. Prep your horse and ride the pastures and mountains. End with fresh baked cookies! Elitefrontieradventures.com
5 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviewsRachel Carson Reserve's Insider Guide
Your private 3-hour tour explores remote areas of the Reserve, its ecosystem and wildlife
5 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviewsPrivate dolphin, wildlife, and harbors cruise
Join a three hour boat tour experience that includes option time to do a pick up of dockside meal, ice cream, or free time to walk about Manteo.
5 out of 5 average rating, 208 reviewsSunset cruises by a true local and first on Airbnb
Enjoy a private dolphin tour or sunset cruise with USCG Captain Earl Roberts. I have lived on the Outer Banks for 40 plus years. I have been boating from the Outer Banks all the way to the Caribbean.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 666 reviewsHike & Highland Cow
Meet at the farmhouse (arrive no more than 15 min early). By appointment only. Ages 6+. Not suitable for mobility issues. Enjoy a ½-mile hike, meet, feed & pet Highland cows, and shop merchandise.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 302 reviewsPremium Guided 2hr Fluffy Scottish Highland Cows
PREMIUM Families & couples love to learn, pet, groom, & take selfies with cows while experiencing our self-sustaining fluffy cow farm. Feeding is optional. Farm Stays www.airbnb.com/p/cedarpondfarms
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 404 reviewsGuided Kayak Trip to a Private Island
Explore the natural beauty of the Waccamaw River and a 48-acre private island.
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New place to stayHighland cattle farm experience
On your visit you will be able to feed, brush, take pictures and we will teach you about this breed and how we care for them. If you LOVE HIGHLAND COWS...this is for you!
New place to stayApiary Immersion: safely sit and observe
Learn how bees regulate hive airflow in this beekeeper-led session. Behind a triple-screen barrier (bees cannot get to you inside), sense the aroma, hum & pulse of thousands of honeybees!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsMeet the Bees with a Certified Beekeeper
Suit up and explore a working honey bee hive with a certified beekeeper. Hold frames of live bees, learn how colonies thrive, and enjoy a tasting of local honey in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsFeed and Cuddle Highland Cows and Valais Sheep
Start your tour with a wagon ride to the pastures, feed and cuddle rare and characterful Valais Blacknose sheep, baby goats and Highland cows, end the tour with cookies and drinks with mountain views.
5 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsGolden Hour Farm Experience
Start your tour with a wagon ride to the pastures where you can feed and cuddle Valais Blacknose sheep, Highland cattle, and baby goats. Gather for cookies and drinks and watch the sunset.
New place to stayMini Self-Guided Fluffy Cow Experience
Visit our family farm Corral Garage, pet, visit, optionally feed mini donkeys & Highland cows, then stroll fence lines to a quiet catfish pond. Optionally, you can add on in-season flower picking.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsInteract with Wagyu cows on a farm
Ride across 200 acres in a gator and meet the farm's Wagyu cows. Learn their story and farming practices from seasoned cattle caretakers.
4.5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsOuter banks fishing charters: Fun, views & catches
Reel in your next adventure on the open water! Join me for an unforgettable fishing charter—where the bites are hot, the views are endless, and the memories last a lifetime.
New place to stayGuided 1h Ducks & Chickens Visit Collect Farm Eggs
Visit and collect fresh chicken and duck eggs, learn how to clean them, and enjoy gelato and coffee farm scratch baked cones from our farm eggs with gelato and coffees.
5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsStandard Guided 90m Fluffy Scottish Highland Cows
Families & couples love to learn, pet, groom, & take selfies with cows while experiencing our self-sustaining fluffy cow farm. Feeding is optional. Farm Stays www.airbnb.com/p/cedarpondfarms
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