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4-minute walk to beautiful Emerald Isle ...

Sensational upstairs apartment is ideal for a couple looking to appreciate a vacation on Emerald Isle. The apartment is only a 4-min. walk to a peaceful public beach access and a short bicycle ride to the heart of the island's eateries and stores...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
2nd Row 5BR Beach Escape with Deck & Vie...

Second row 5BR, 3.5BA home sleeps 12+ with 5 Queens, twin with trundle and daybed; linens supplied with beds made. Wake up to waves in this cavernous 2nd row home located on a peaceful cul‑de‑sac in Ocean Crest and just a short walk to the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Charming 3-bedroom/ 2.5 bath townhome, s...

Savor a peaceful stay at this adorable 3-bedroom townhome in Beaufort. The bedrooms feature a king bed, full bed, and twin beds, ensuring a comfortable nighttime's sleep for all guests. With amenities like WiFi, a exercise room, and a washing...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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.

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...