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3BR Duplex - Dogs OK!

Welcome to your striking ocean-view duplex, attractively located just two tons from the ocean and only mins. from beach access and has a hot tub! Recently refreshed, this enchanting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features gorgeous new double decks that...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dog-Friendly Beach Bungalow – Unwind a...

Introducing Hatfield's Hideaway! This dog-friendly, 2 bedroom, 1 bath beachside bungalow duplex is the ideal getaway for your coastal escape, offering all the appeal and relaxation of its counterpart, plus a few additional delights.Step into this...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Sound Of The Sea East 123, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea East 123 is an Oceanfront 3-Level 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome Condo in the Sound of the Sea Community with beautiful vistas and only steps from the beach access! Appreciate your morning coffee from the private decks with outdoor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...

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.

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...

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.