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Dune Castle West- Oceanfront Beach Cotta...

Dunecastle – WestRenovated. Oceanfront. Steps from the sand.There's a moment when you first walk out onto the deck at Dunecastle West and see nothing but open ocean stretching to the horizon. No buildings blocking the view. No busy beach in front...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Great OCEAN VIEW 3d Row house. Renovated...

Saturday to Saturday, 1 week min. 103 Clark Rd. Short walk to beach access (200-300 feet), beach access is directly in front of home at end of Clark Rd. This home was completely remodeled during 2010/11, inside and out. Interior of home was...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Newly built in 2024 Stunning Oceanfront ...

Oceanfront home newly constructed 2024, 5 BR, 4 B + two 1/2 baths. K * K * K * D, B (Double down, Double up) * 2B (Single up/Double down). Offers an idyllic coastal getaway at Roosevelt Beach in Pine Knoll Shores. Professionally decorated with...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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.