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Oceanfront 5BR Home with 2 Kitchens & Be...

Oceanfront 5BR, 3BA home sleeps 10 with King, 6 Queens and 2 Doubles; linens included with beds made. Features 2 full kitchens, central air/heat, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, 5 Intelligent TVs with YouTube TV and wireless internet. Unwind on...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
1 Block to Beach: Emerald Isle Gem w/ Oc...

Great for Families | Peaceful Setting | Outdoor Oasis | BBQ ReadyPack your sun hats and swimsuits! Plenty of sun and surf await with a stay at this 4-bedroom, 3-bath Emerald Isle vacation rental home. Ideal for a family hideaway, this pretty abode...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Ocean Club Condo w/ Community Pool & Hot...

No matter the length of your visit, this 3-bed, 2-bath condo is ideal for maximizing your time in Indian Beach! Spend your days tanning on the beach, just steps away from this vacation rental, or calming by the community hot tub and pools. When...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 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.