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Night N Gale-Close to Beach Access in At...

Nighttime N Gale is a handsome home located in the heart of Atlantic Beach! This property is centrally located and is an simple walk to the beach, eateries, and stores! Whether it's coffee on the deck or a glass of wine at sunset, Nighttime N Gale...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Waterfront Oasis - Sleep 10

Feel the ultimate in coastal living at our striking 4-bedroom home with expansive marina and ocean vistas! This extravagant property is ideally located to offer simple access to the marina and the beach. The home features cavernous and elegantly...

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

Oceanfront Comfort & Family Fun at Queen...

Welcome to your coastal home-away-from-home in the heart of Emerald Isle! This gorgeously refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo in the gated Queens Court community is the ideal mix of comfort, convenience, and beachside appeal — ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.