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3 Ensuites, Dogs OK, Hot Tub!

Beachcomber North – 201 West Landing 3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | Elevator | Dog-Friendly Duplex Welcome to Beachcomber North, a delightfully designed coastal getaway offering comfort, space, and simple access to both the beach and sound. This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3 bed 2 bath Home 11 miles from Atlantic...

Looking for relaxation? Privacy? That vacation you have been needing? OUR home is the ideal home for just that! located 7.8 miles from downtown Beaufort, NC 3 roomy bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with tub in master bath. Evenings can also be spent sitting...

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

Tarheel West | Second-Row Beach Duplex |...

5 Bedrooms | 4 BathroomsBeds: 4 Queens | 2 Bunk BedsWelcome to A Tarheel West, a roomy 5-bedroom, 4-bath half duplex located second row from the beach — offering a prime location with simple beach access and room for the entire family.Designed for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

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.