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Oceanside/Pet Friendly Condo-Boardwalk S...

Welcome to your ideal beach getaway in handsome Atlantic Beach, NC! This newly refreshed inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath second-row condo offers the ideal combination of convenience, and coastal appeal—just steps from the sandy shores and shining...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beautifully Updated Direct Ocean Front C...

This first floor direct oceanfront condo (actually second floor as it is located above ground floor parking and storage), includes 3 BR, 2.5 BA, King Bed in Primary Bedroom, and Queen Beds in the "Boho" and "Whale" bedrooms. Just steps to the...

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

Beautiful ocean side escape in the heart...

Recently modernized!!! Savor the amenities of this handsome ocean side getaway!Simple beach access just a short walk to charming Emerald Isle Beach. Appreciate this striking tree lined private setting with sizable deck for entertaining. Dishwasher...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.