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Wonderful Ocean View Condo and steps awa...

"Whisky's Retreat" 2 Bedroom 2 Baths (Sleeps 6) This is not a Resort there is no check in Desk BUILDING DOES NOT HAVE AN ELEVATORStriking 3rd floor Condo with an Amazing Ocean View from your Balcony, direct ocean access just steps away from the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront, 1st-Floor Condo with Deck, O...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Looking for a calming hideaway? Shutters on the Beach is located back in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores, keeping you away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Circus by the Sea| Private Walkway & Stu...

HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayFurnished and covered deckPrivate walkway to the beachGreat ocean vistas DishwasherFull-size washer and dryer3 TVs (streaming services available) High-speed wireless internetDESCRIPTION:Circus by the Sea is a striking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.