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Private Pool + Hot Tub | New 5BR w/ Golf...

Welcome to Outrigger Retreat – A Modern Coastal GetawayHOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayBed Linens and Bath TowelsArcade and Game TablesFull-Size Washer/DryerPropane GrilleElectric Car ChargerElevatorGolf Cart (seats 6)Hot/Cold Outdoor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Carolina, Oceanside House in Emerald Isl...

Get away to Carolina for your impressive beach hideaway! Carolina is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath, home located Oceanside in the elegant community of Dolphin Ridge. This delightfully decorated home is the ideal place to spend your vacation at the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Beachfront Condo with Pool, Waterslide a...

Step outside onto the balcony and take in the relaxing dune vistas—an simple spot for morning coffee or winding down after the beach. Inside, the condo is thoughtfully refreshed with a clean, modern coastal feel and a comfortable living area...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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.