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Waterfront OLDE TOWN YACHT CLUB Condo w/...

OLDE TOWN YACHT CLUBFeatures: Waterfront, private, gated complex located on Radio Island between Beaufort and Morehead City. Cavernous clubhouse, swimming pool, hot tub, enclosed hot/cold outside showers with dressing area, exercise room, sauna...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanside,private pool,golf cart,elevato...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHigh ChairHot TubHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPool TablePorta-CribPrivate PoolWiFi throughout Home DESCRIPTION:Welcome...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

Oceanside Haven:- Home Steps to Beach w/...

Feel the ultimate beach vacation our freshly modernized 2nd row oceanside getaway w/6BR/3BA, 100ft to beach access, private hot tub with amazing ocean vistas, open concept main living & ample parking. This home is a featured listing under "The...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
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.