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Waterfront Coastal Escape

Summary:Welcome to your calming Atlantic Beach vacation rental at a peaceful waterfront getaway located on North Carolina’s striking Crystal Coast. Just mins. from the fashionable Sheraton beach access, this property offers the ideal balance of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Spring Discount! 300ft to Beach+Heated P...

-2nd row home w/ long range ocean vistas-A fast 300ft walk to the beach/directly across public beach access trail-Savor your lower level pool & hot tub w/ enclosed outdoor shower. Pool can be heated for $500/stay. Pool heat not available if ambient...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

Beachfront Oasis with Shared indoor and ...

Welcome to your beachfront getaway in Atlantic Beach, NC! This beautiful condo offers direct beach access, accepting you to soak up the sun and sea breeze just steps from your door. The community amenities are really impressive, with an oceanfront...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

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.