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Welcome to your coastal getaway at Afterdune Delight, located in the heart of Emerald Isle. This impressive four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is designed to provide a opulent and comfortable stay for up to eight guests. As you step inside, you'll be...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Colony By the Seas #227 (Ocean Front)

Welcome to your ideal coastal escape at Colony By the Sea in handsome Indian Beach—an oceanfront getaway designed for comfort, relaxation, and effortless vacation living. This inviting one-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo combines modern amenities with...

  • Indian Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Cozy Beaufort Cottage Near Downtown, Rad...

Welcome to The Cottage on West, a striking two-bedroom, one-bath vacation rental in Beaufort, NC, located just 2 miles from downtown Beaufort. Tucked into a peaceful, neighborly community, this casual coastal bungalow offers the simple appeal of...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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.