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Almost Ocean Front, 2nd Row, Great Ocean...

This 2nd row beauty has it all! Great OCEAN VIEWS without the oceanfront rental prices! Beach access is painless and fast, right across the street. Over 2,000 square feet, on a peaceful, non-busy street with a view of the ocean or Bogue sound from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Coastal Charm - Sleep 10

Welcome to Coastal Charm, where you can experience the ultimate coastal getaway. Savor the gorgeous vistas of the marina and Beaufort Inlet, relax in the pool, hot tub, and sauna, and discover the striking Radio Island Beach with private gate access...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Large Townhome near Ocean - Pool - Atlan...

Martini Time | Atlantic Beach Townhome Near Pool & Beach AccessLooking for an painless, low-anxiety beach stay on the Crystal Coast? Martini Time is a modern coastal townhome in Atlantic Beach, NC, appealingly positioned just steps from the pool and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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.