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Beachfront Condo with Amazing Ocean View...

Ocean vistas are exceptional from the porch of our condo. Short walk to the beach. Beach is never overly busy. Fall to sleep each nighttime to the sound of the surf. Sensational vistas of sunrise every morning. Can even see the sunset over the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dog-Friendly Beach Bungalow – Unwind a...

Introducing Hatfield's Hideaway! This dog-friendly, 2 bedroom, 1 bath beachside bungalow duplex is the ideal getaway for your coastal escape, offering all the appeal and relaxation of its counterpart, plus a few additional delights.Step into this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Sun Life East - Oceanfront-Secluded-beau...

Oceanfront Duplex, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath. King * King * Queen * 2 Singles. Island Club linen service with beds made. This fresh property with its quality furnishings and décor gives an unbeatable vacation experience for your family and friends! The...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.