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Family Tides, Almost Oceanfront House in...

Make family ties with this beautiful new build home. At Family Tides the memories will abound in this 5 bedroom, 4.5 Bath Almost Oceanfront home! With a 16'x 35' private pool (may be heated for an addtional $650/week + tax) simple beach access and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Ocean Glen 12, Almost Oceanfront 3BR 2.5...

Ocean Glen 12 is a elegantly refreshed, nearly oceanfront 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo designed to delight guests of all ages. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home. The entry level features a convenient laundry area with a stackable...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Walk to Downtown Beaufort | 4BR Coastal ...

Summary:Park the car and discover Beaufort on foot.This impressive 4-bedroom coastal bungalow puts you in a peaceful residential neighborhood just about a 10-min. walk from Beaufort’s historic waterfront, Front Street, eateries, stores, museums...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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.