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Bullard Cottage: In the heart of Atlanti...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Treat yourself to a phenomenal location in the heart of Atlantic Beach at this roomy, second-row bungalow with impressive vistas from both the lower and upper decks. This...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
RARE OCEANFRONT CONDO W/ PANORAMIC OCEAN...

Welcome to Atlantic Beach’s Finest-Kept Secret!This Panoramic Ocean-View Studio is the ONLY unit in the community offering Ocean, Sunset, and Pool vistas.Stroll through the private gazebo and reach the sand in seconds. Spend your days appreciating...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Windsurfer West, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Windsurfer West is a 3 Bedroom & 3.5 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in handsome Emerald Isle. Open & covered decks with rockers, table & chairs to appreciate the spectacular ocean vistas! Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet!Ground Level...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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.