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Canal front condo w/ 45' boat slip

Get ready to relax in this 2-bedroom end unit condo at 8 1/2 Marina Village - painless ICW and beach access.The space features a king bed, queen bed, and a twin bed, ideal for families or groups. Dock your boat in the private marina just outside...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Charming Beach Bungalow \

Welcome to Ocean’s Eight! A freshly remodeled beach getaway in the hidden gem of Carolinas Crystal Coast - Pine Knoll Shores. Unwind and savor ocean breezes, peaceful island living, natural beauty, local appeal and a tucked away in nature feel...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

Ocean Views | Easy Beach Access

This 3-bedroom bungalow offers a comfortable single-level layout, simple beach access at the end of the street, and an upper observation deck where you can take in pretty ocean vistas.Start the morning with coffee above the rooftops, head down the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.