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Third Floor, Oceanfront Condo with Excel...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.With three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and access to fantastic, shared amenities that include outdoor pools, grilles, and elevators, this oceanfront condo is ready for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
NEW on program! Amazing Pool, Movie Room...

Welcome to State of Mind, your elevated getaway for relaxation, recreation, and quality time by the coast. Tucked in a peaceful corner of the Spinnaker’s Reach community and just a 5–7-min. walk from the beach, this thoughtfully appointed home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Soundfront Living with Ocean Views, Priv...

Why Guests Appreciate Salty PawsSoundfront home with ocean vistasPrivate dock with direct water accessWaterfront private poolBeach access only 900 feet awayTwo living rooms for flexible family spaceGrand, completely equipped kitchen for group...

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