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The Emerald Club, Almost Oceanfront Hous...

New to The Emerald Club:-Putting Green-New Poolside Furnishings-New Hot Tub-Upgraded Landscaping with Landscape Lighting-Upgraded Pool TableThe Emerald Club is a 6-Bedroom 4.5-Bath Almost Oceanfront Home located in Emerald Isle. You will feel like...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
The Sea Glass Cottage

The Sea Glass Cottage is styled for the whole family or a group of friends looking to savor the great eateries & activities in Beaufort and local Crystal Coast beach areas. Premium on-site amenities include pool, BBQ, clubhouse, firepit...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Beach Getaway in the HEART of Atlantic B...

*New to Vacation Rental By Owner, please feel complimentary to check out our over Ninety 5 star reviews on AIR BNB*Fisherman/Vacationers heaven! 50 yards from the neighborhood boat ramp, or an simple walk to the beach! Handsome, freshly remodeled...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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...

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.