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Steps Away from the Ocean at Southwinds

Step into your calming coastal escape—an oceanfront first‑story condo that brings the beach, boardwalk, and pool right to your doorstep. With pretty vistas and a bright, comfortable layout, this space is designed to make every moment of your...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Steps to Beach! Emerald Isle Condo w/ Oc...

Pebble Beach Community | Walk to Local Dining | Recently RenovatedEscape the hordes and embrace the rhythm of the tides at this Emerald Isle vacation rental. Located just steps from the community beach, your stay offers the luxury of a secluded...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Spacious 5-bedroom house with bikes in c...

Stay where the locals live. Less than a 10 min. walk to the beach or take one of our beach bicycles for an simple ride to the beach.The space:- Accommodates 10 guests (kids under 5 years of age are not included in guest count)- 5 bedrooms- Bedroom 1...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.