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Coastal hideaway in downtown Beaufort. W...

Savor this 2-bed, 2-bath hideaway located one block from the waterfront in Beaufort's historic district. This residence is located in a beautiful historic home with a separate entrance and private yard. Easily walk to all downtown attractions...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Chateau de Sable: Views & Luxury Stay

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGarageGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPrivate PoolWiFi SmartTVs DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Sandcastle! This home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

A Place at the Beach Ocean Front Propert...

Guests are sure to savor a memorable vacation in this entirely furnished, refreshed 3 bedroom/3 full bath condo at A Place at the Beach in Atlantic Beach, NC. Sleeps up to 8 people. Recently elegantly updated, let the family stretch out and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as 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.