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Perfect 2BR Getaway with partial A/C, Fu...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to the striking dog friendly downstairs unit of this enchanting duplex located in handsome Emerald Isle, NC. Perfectly designed for families, this single-level home offers...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Pine Knoll Shores Getaway - Walk to Beac...

Explore the coast at your leisure from this colorful Pine Knoll Shores getaway just steps from relaxing white-sand beaches! Conveniently located near the North Carolina Aquarium and walking trails in Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, this 3-bedroom...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Atlantic Beach Ocean View Condo - 219 Se...

See the ocean. Hear the waves. Feel the sea breeze all from the balcony of this 2nd floor condo! In addition to the phenomenal view of the ocean, 219 SeaSpray has everything else you'll need for your get-away! It has two bedrooms and two full...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

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.