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Charming beach condo with seasonal pool ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located just steps from the surf and sand, this appealing beach condo comes with everything you need for the ideal hideaway here on Bogue Banks! While you'll appreciate access to...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront 4BR with Views & Private Beac...

Oceanfront 4BR, 3BA home sleeps 8 with 2 Kings and 2 Queens; linens included. Features central air/heat, gourmet kitchen with granite, dishwasher, washer/dryer and water softener. Unwind on the huge furnished partially covered deck with unobstructed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Panoramic ocean views Private pool, Elev...

3 payment plan available (30% to book, 30% 30 days after booking date, balance due 45 days before check-in). 7 nighttime minimum June-August, 4 nighttime minimum low and off season Begin making cherished vacation memories in this fabulous...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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.