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Gone Coastal-2BR/2BA Condo-Ocean and Sou...

"Gone Coastal" is a family-friendly 2-bedroom and 2-bathroom condo with extraordinary beach and sound vistas located in the SeaSpray Community. You will be able to savor the beach, relax at the pool, and spend time at the community grilles and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Australian Gold West-Oceanfront 1/2 Dupl...

4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths – Luxury Oceanfront EscapeThis striking multi-level oceanfront home features a King, 2 Queens, a Twin, and a Bunk Bed (Double/Twin), with linens supplied and beds made for your arrival.Ground Floor: Oceanfront bedroom with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel

Newly renovated! The Crystal Coast Oceanfront Hotel, formerly The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores. offers oceanfront rooms, direct access to the beach, sun, sand, surf and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Always just a few steps from the ocean...

White Sand, Oceanfront House in Emerald ...

White Sand is an adorable 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, oceanfront home located cozily in Emerald Isle! This special home offers impressive expansive ocean vistas from the windows of the Great Room!Total Linens includes 1 King, 1 Queen, and 4...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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.