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NEW! Ocean Front 2BR AMAZING VIEWS at Oc...

Welcome to Time and Tides! Where you have all the Time and Tides you want to savor the handsome Crystal Coastline of Emerald Isle, NC. Incredible ocean front property in private gated Ocean Reef community just steps to the beach with your own...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
On The Rocks| 5BR· Walk to Beach· Deck...

✦ AT A GLANCE????️ 5-min. walk to beach — access directly across the street, painless for the whole group???? Three levels of wraparound decks — outdoor dining, porch swings, upper sundeck for sunsets???? Margaritaville bar on-site —...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Reel Paradise, Mainland Townhouse in Bea...

Reel Heaven is a Wonderful Beaufort Townhouse located in the community of Beau Coast. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and is located near some of the best eats the Crystal Coast has to offer - plus, it is just a short drive from Atlantic Beach...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.