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Front Street Retreat (Pet Friendly) in D...

Welcome to your ideal coastal escape in the heart of historic Beaufort! Ideally located on iconic Front Street, this roomy 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental offers the appeal of a waterfront village with the comfort and convenience of...

  • Beaufort
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beach Front Condo- sleeps 4!

Looking for a secluded beach with private access?? You have come to the right place in this adorable, newly modernized studio condo. Savor the sunrise and sunset by walking out to the balcony to over look the unrestricted vistas of the ocean. New...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Location!! Convenient 1-bedroom apartmen...

Bogue Shores Poolside Studio: Marina Access & Room for the Boat!Appreciate the ultimate Crystal Coast vacation at Bogue Shores Unit 201. This second-floor studio overlooks the pool and offers rare amenities for water sports enthusiasts, including a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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.