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Ocean view condo with pool access, centr...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Parlor in your own personal spot of beach heaven - there's plenty of room for you! This gorgeous condo features tons of beach-themed details and a delightful view of the ocean to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanfront, private pool,hot tub,elevato...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 RefrigeratorsAir-Hockey TableArcade GameBed Linens and Bath TowelsElevatorFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHot TubPicnic TablesPing-Pong TablePrivate PoolPrivate Walkway to BeachRecreation RoomSurround SoundWiFi...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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...

200ft from the Sound & 900ft to the Beac...

Close to the Beach and Sound this Cavernous Oceanside Home (2650 sqft) offers the ideal escape for your family to make handsome memories. This new three story home, offers sound vistas from every bedroom and a great room with an abundance of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.

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...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...