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Ocean view home with shared pool and dir...

Welcome to your ideal coastal hideaway in Pine Knoll Shores, NC! This gorgeous condo is appealingly located just steps away from the community pool and a short walk to the private beach access, making it an ideal getaway for families and beach...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
TOP 5% rated, Nautical-themed Beaufort B...

This home is in the top 5% for ratings, reviews, and reliability. (May 2024)This private 544 sq ft nautical-themed bungalow features one sizable room with an open sleeping loft (the 2nd bedroom) overlooking the main floor. Downstairs is furnished...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Waterfront Coastal Retreat | Atlantic Be...

Welcome to your ideal Atlantic Beach vacation rental located at Hoop Pole Creek, a relaxing waterfront escape on North Carolina’s sought-after Crystal Coast. Just mins. from the trendy Sheraton beach access, this home offers the ideal mix of...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.