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About Time!  Creekside Coastal Retreat 4...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway! Located between the calming creek and the shining Atlantic, this cavernous 4-bedroom, 3-bath coastal home offers the best of both worlds — creekside serenity and beachfront fun just mins. away.Located...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Sound Of The Sea West 105, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea West 105 is an Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community.Located on the first floor of the high rise building, beach access is a breeze! Sizable living area with Queen Sleeper Couch faces the ocean with...

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

Southwind Shores | Oceanfront· Gated· ...

Oceanfront Atlantic Beach condo inside the gated Southwinds community — step off the private boardwalk and you`re on the sand. Direct Atlantic vistas and ocean sounds from the balcony, two outdoor pools, a king suite with linens guests call...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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.