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Sunshine Manor

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 3 bedroom 1940's refreshed bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
4Bdrm + 1st Floor Oceanfront Condo

Wake up to ocean vistas at this first-floor, oceanfront 4BR condo at Summer Winds. The living area and primary suite both face the water, and the oceanfront patio off the living room makes it feel like you’re on the beach without leaving home...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

4BR Half-Duplex on Emerald Isle’s Ocea...

4BR, 2BA oceanfront duplex in Emerald Isle with King, Queen, 2 Doubles and 3 Twins. Linens supplied. Unwind on open and covered decks with ocean vistas, appreciate morning coffee or sunset, and take the private dune walkway to the beach. Ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail

An easy walk that is shaded year-round, and can be easily tackled by hikers of all abilities and in virtually any season, the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is a great way for newcomers to uncover the more secluded natural landscapes of this otherwise...