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Oceanfront, 1st-Floor Condo with Patio, ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.The Southwinds Condominium Complex, located on Atlantic Beach's huge oceanfront, provides you with the vacation you deserve. Allow yourself to drift away from your everyday...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Condo on Front in Downtown Beaufort, NC

This impressive one-bedroom, two-full-bath condo on Front Street in the heart of downtown Beaufort offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal getaway for those who adore being near the water. Located just one block from...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Magnolia Moon, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Magnolia Moon is a striking oceanfront home in Emerald Isle! This 7 bedroom, 10 full bath, 1 half bath home has its own Private Pool and Hot tub! There is also a private elevator that is available for use at the property to help you carry your bags...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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...