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Almond House, Oceanfront House in Emeral...

Almond House is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Full and 1 Half Bath Oceanfront Cottage! Located at the fashionable "Point" area in Emerald Isle, this home is within mins. of dining, shopping and activities. This home is located at the far west end of the island...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Toes in the Sand ???? Drink in Hand!  2 ...

Come savor 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 family and...

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

5 Star Reviews! Luxury Home, Pool, Steps...

Luxury Coastal Retreat with Pool and Loft — Steps from Atlantic Beach | Sleeps 7Welcome to your five-star coastal sanctuary — a private, completely furnished luxury bungalow steps from the sands of Atlantic Beach. Designed for guests who savor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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.