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Dock of the Bay - Soundfront House, 3BR,...

Welcome to Dock of the Bay! Appreciate being soundfront on the canal with handsome vistas and a private dock while being less than 1000 feet from the beach!The Ground Level includes an outdoor patio area, lawn, and private canal dock with use of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Family-friendly townhouse at Beau Coast

Come appreciate all that gorgeous Beau Coast has to offer in a brand new 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom townhouse. Located just two miles from historic downtown Beaufort. Award-winning Beau Coast neighborhood offers a resort-style swimming pool...

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

Remodeled Cottage | Walk to Beach | Game...

Middle Row Cottage is a gorgeously refreshed coastal getaway that blends classic beach appeal with modern comfort. Thoughtfully refreshed for 2026 while preserving touches of its original woodwork, this home offers a warm, inviting ambiance that...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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.