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New Bern Home w/ Water View ~ 6 Mi to Do...

Cruise into your next adventure at this New Bern vacation rental! With vistas of the Neuse River from the open-concept living room and the wraparound deck, this 2-bed + loft, 2-bath home feels roomy and airy. The home's location just 6 miles from...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bohemian Getaway Only 3-min Walk to Beac...

Centrally located, Crystal Cove checks all the boxes for your next beach hideaway! ✓ 6 rows from the beach on the sound side✓ Private boat ramp access on sound side✓ Two dishwashers and an ice maker!✓ Brand new Hot Tub that seats 7...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

A Place At The Beach 254, Oceanside Cond...

Spend a magnificent week at A Place At The Beach! This condominium complex offers it's guests the use of 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub, beach access, a waterslide, a community elevator, Wifi (please note guest must get Wifi password from the front desk...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

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.