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Isle Be Back - Central EI - Beach Front ...

Private Beach Access. Short walk to the beach or a short drive to a private beach front parking in the gated beach front lot with showers onsite. Walk to stores, eateries & nightlife. Quick walk to the Cedar Street Pier on the sound. Linens...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
4 BD| 4.5 Bath| Luxury Oceanfront Escape...

Awesome Discounts! The weeks of 6/20-6/27, 8/8-8/15 and 8/15-8/22 have been reduced by 20%! No promo needed!Stunning multi-level oceanfront 1/2 duplex with King, 2 Queens, Twin and Double/Twin Bunk. Linens supplied. Features oceanfront master with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Molly's Beachside Cottage 3BR 2BA Almost...

Get ready for a oceanside getaway at Molly's Beachside Cottage! This Almost Oceanfront House offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths as well as your own Private Elevator!Bedroom 1 provides a King Bed, Intelligent TV, Private Full Bath, and Private Deck...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.