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Reel Nice Home

Vacation home designed for fishermen and their families. 1 acre yard with outdoor spaces for cooking and entertaining. Walking distance to downtown Beaufort for eateries and shopping for the non-fishermen. 1/2 mile from public boat ramp. Plenty of...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Pirate Haven, Soundside House in Beaufor...

Pirate Haven is the ideal escape for some rest and relaxation. This comfortable Soundside 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Home in the Beau Coast Community of Beaufort offers handsome sunrise and sunset vistas, community amenities, and a location near...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Toes in the Sand ???? Drink in Hand!  2 ...

Come appreciate our handsome Beachfront home on Emerald Isle. 4BD Half Duplex where all your worries melt away! Watch the waves break along the shore, see dolphins swim along the coastline, fish from the surf, and make lifelong memories with...

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