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Oceanside Interior Home,Private Pool,Gol...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairPack'n PlayPicnic TablesPrivate PoolRecreation RoomScreened PorchWiFi DESCRIPTION:Bliss and contentment are yours at Green Gables. You...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Second-Floor, Ocean View Condo with a Ba...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Charmingly positioned on the second floor of Seaspray with a view of the garden courtyard and the Atlantic Ocean just beyond, this condo will place you mere steps from the soft...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Grace Appearing, Oceanside House in Emer...

Grace Appearing is a appealing 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom House with Private Pool (Pool is closed Nov - Feb) located on the opulent Oceanside of Emerald Isle. The spectacular location is just a short 3-min. walk to the beach! It is the ideal getaway...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.