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Coastal Charm - Sleep 10

Welcome to Coastal Charm, where you can experience the ultimate coastal getaway. Appreciate the gorgeous vistas of the marina and Beaufort Inlet, relax in the pool, hot tub, and sauna, and discover the handsome Radio Island Beach with private gate...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Stunning Ocean Front Condo (Oceans 6)

Spending time at the shore is the ultimate antidote to all that ails you! With that in mind, unit 6 at The Oceans could be considered a panacea with its expansive vistas of the sand and sea and the sounds of the surf in the distance. Upon your...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 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...

Beaufort Pad w/ Patio: 3 Blocks to Water...

Sunny days and sandy shores are calling you to this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental home in the beloved town of Beaufort! Spend your days splashing around at Radio Island Public Beach, exploring Front Street’s stores and eateries, and hitting...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.