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Whistle stop- Charming 4-bedroom house i...

This memorable home is the ideal home base for your trip to New Bern. With four comfortable bedrooms, including a king bed, two queen beds, and a twin bed, guests have plenty of space to relax. Two bathrooms make getting ready a breeze, and the cozy...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Salt & Light, Oceanfront House in Indian...

Salt & Light is a 9 bedroom, 9 full bath, 2 half bath oceanfront home located in the handsome Sea Isle Plantation subdivision located in Indian Beach, North Carolina. This broad, freshly constructed home features 9 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 2 half...

  • Indian Beach
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Point Emerald B-305, Almost Oceanfront C...

Point Emerald Villas B-305 is a Third Floor Almost Oceanfront 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo only 1 building from the ocean in the Point Emerald Villas Gated, Private Oceanfront Condominium Complex tucked into the sought-after secluded western end of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Nothing says vacation like enjoying an ice cream after a long and sunny day at the beach, and Emerald Isle visitors can treat their taste buds with a visit to one of the most well-known ice cream destinations in the country - Ben &...

4 J's Cafe and Bakery offers cheesecakes, pastries, layer cakes, sheet cakes, personal shortcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, brownies, macaroons, biscotti, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cappuccinos, lattes, chai lattes, and several other varieties of...

Located along the oceanfront inside the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, the Clamdigger Restaurant is a convenient and popular spot for Crystal Coast vacationers to enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant features an inviting wood-lined...

Satisfy a craving for a little ice cold dessert on a sunny day, or settle in for a hearty lunch or dinner that’s filled with kid-friendly fare, with a visit to the always popular Cow Café. Locally known as a New Bern landmark, the Cow...

Regardless of the time of day, Cru Wine Bar, Coffee Shop & Wine Store is a comprehensive and distinctive destination in the downtown area that can cater to all tastes and appetites. From a hot coffee in the morning to start a day of exploring...

There’s nothing more traditional and beachy than indulging in an ice cream cone or some burgers and fries after a long day on the sand, and  Dairy Queen is a time-tested spot to feast on easy-going fare. Open throughout the summer months...

Emerald Isle beachgoers who want to feast on sweet and salty fare will feel right at home at the convenient and always tempting DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant Emerald Isle. Situated just a block or two away from the oceanfront, and easy to reach...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment...

Now open at 8am in Morehead City at the corner of Arendell + Friendly! Join us for brunch 'n lunch!