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Fabulous 1-bedroom recreational vehicle ...

This marvelous recreational car is the ideal home base for your trip to Beaufort. Guests will find a comfortable bedroom with one cozy bed and a clean bathroom featuring a exhilarating shower. The space stays comfortable year-round with both heating...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Handicap Friendly,golf cart,community po...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to Saturday Rental – Appreciate a full week at the beach!Bed Linens & Bath Towels Included – Fresh and ready for your arrival.Community Pool Access – Ideal for a fast dip after the beach.Full-Size Washer & Dryer –...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Waterfront Oasis - Sleep 10

Feel the ultimate in coastal living at our striking 4-bedroom home with expansive marina and ocean vistas! This extravagant property is ideally located to offer simple access to the marina and the beach. The home features cavernous and elegantly...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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.