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Spring Discount! 300ft to Beach+Heated P...

-2nd row home w/ long range ocean vistas-A fast 300ft walk to the beach/directly across public beach access trail-Savor your lower level pool & hot tub w/ enclosed outdoor shower. Pool can be heated for $500/stay. Pool heat not available if ambient...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Point Emerald E305 - 3BR - Near \

Welcome to this impressive 3-bedroom, 3-bath end-unit condo on the 3rd floor, offering gorgeous vistas of the ocean, inlet, and pool! With convenient elevator access, this condo at The Emerald Isle Pointe is ideal for relaxation – featuring...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Blount Cottage-Oceanfront, Pet Friendly ...

Blount Cottage is a beautiful, oceanfront hideaway located on Ocean Ridge Drive in Atlantic Beach, NC. This cavernous five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home offers classic coastal appeal with warm wood-paneled walls and thoughtful amenities designed for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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.