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Ocean Views | Easy Beach Access

This 3-bedroom bungalow offers a comfortable single-level layout, simple beach access at the end of the street, and an upper observation deck where you can take in gorgeous ocean vistas.Start the morning with coffee above the rooftops, head down the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
2nd Row Duplex with elevator, views, com...

HOME HIGHLIGHTSPropane GrilleElevatorOceanviewPrivate walkway to the beachOutdoor showerBed linens and bath towels Wifi2nd refrigeratorApple TVDETAILSThis 2nd row duplex is located at the very end of an oceanfront culdesac which accepts a very...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Summer Winds 428: Oceanfront 2BR 2BA, Co...

Summer Winds C-428 is a Direct Oceanfront Condo! From the living area, you have an striking view of the ocean and can hear the sound of waves crashing against the shore providing ambiance of tranquility and relaxation. The open-concept design...

  • Indian 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.