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Bright Emerald Isle Condo w/ Private Bea...
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Ease your mind along the serene shores of Emerald Isle and stay at this elevated 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental! Walk out to your private balcony and breathe in the fresh oceanside air, followed by a calming day by one of the 2 community...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
OG#10- Driftwood on the Ocean, Almost Oc...

Feel coastal living at its best in Ocean Glen 10, a impressive 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, nearly oceanfront condo just steps from the beach. Whether you’re unwinding by the community pool or soaking up the sun on the shore, this property offers the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Luxurious Oceanfront, PKS home VERY PRIV...

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY SPECIAL: BOOK FOR 14 CONTINUOUS DAYS DURING THESE 2 MONTHS FOR $5600! THAT'S ONLY $400/NIGHT OR 28 CONTINUOUS DAYS FOR $10,000! ESCAPE THE SNOW!Appreciate priceless time with your family in this open and light-filled ocean...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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.