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LUXE Wellness Beach Retreat | Pool~Spa~G...

Step into Surf + Soul—a *NEW* thoughtfully designed coastal getaway where wellness meets laid-back beach living! Start your day with sunrise coffee, move your body in the garage gym, discover the island by bicycle or golf cart, then relax in your...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Newly Constructed Luxury Condo at Emeral...

Welcome to Island Oasis of Emerald Isle, our freshly constructed 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Luxury Condo at Village West. Village West is Emerald Isle’s newest community space that brings together the perfection of beach living, local businesses, and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Beautiful private guest house with water...

Unwind at this relaxing place to stay. Gated access with no neighbors. 8 mins. from downtown Beaufort and Radio Island beach. Water vistas from the interior of the unit. Luxurious bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room. Extensive TV in the living room...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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.