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Charming 2 Bedroom Coastal Condo – Clo...

*We are able to offer reservations in weekly increments with arrivals and departures on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.*Step into your serene beach escape at A Place at the Beach II, where this charmingly refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo blends...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront Cozy Retreat | Open Deck & Ea...

2 Bedrooms | 2 BathroomsBeds: 1 Queen | 2 TwinsThis fun and comfortable oceanfront half duplex is the ideal hideaway for a modest family or group of friends looking to relax and appreciate time on the pretty Crystal Coast. With a welcoming ambiance...

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

Near Oceanfront Condo at Tar Landing Vil...

***Home has been completely remodeled as of June 2018! New Photos posted.Top to bottom refreshed, Ocean View condo in private, gated community of Tar Landing Villas. Located at the end of the island next to Fort Macon State Park, named 2015 NC State...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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...