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Great Ocean & Pool Views! 2 Bed 2 Bath L...

This is gorgeously decorated, clean, comfortable and cozy new construction 2 bedroom home with marvelous vistas is located directly on the circle in Atlantic Beach. This home is steps from the beach and located one row back from the public beach...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shorebreak: Beach Access • Pool • Fa...

???? Shore Break | Oceanfront Townhome with Pool in Pine Knoll ShoresWelcome to Shore Break, a delightfully refreshed oceanfront townhome located in the heart of the Pine Knoll Townes community in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Designed with comfort...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Atlantic Beach Getaway

Just refreshed with new furnishings and a fresh paint job. Cute and comfortable 300 sq ft 1 room studio condo. Located on the peaceful end of the island. Spectacular beach with marvelous sunrises and sunsets. Less than 2 blocks away from the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

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.