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Oceanfront 2BR at Summer Winds w/ Pools,...

SUMMER WINDS FEATURES: Four season oceanside resort for year-round fun with indoor/outdoor pools and hot tubs, kiddie pools, lighted tennis courts and pickleball court, exercise room, basketball court, racquetball courts, saunas, clubhouse with...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Pet Friendly Oceanside Townhome in Atlan...

Welcome to Barefoot Ventures, a cavernous beach townhome designed for families and friends looking to appreciate the appeal of Atlantic Beach. Perfectly located just across the street from beach access, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath rental...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Modernist Waterfront House near Historic...

The Shorely Temple is a roomy mid-century waterfront getaway mins. from historic Beaufort, North Carolina. It's funky red exterior and modernist design make for a memorable and calming hideaway on the North River. Savor beautiful sunrises from the...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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.