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New Beaufort home at Beau Coast Retreat ...

Savor a calming stay at our freshly-constructed coastal bungalow home in handsome, historic Beaufort! The coastal-themed 1,781 sq ft. home is located in Beau Coast, a impressive new community designed for the ultimate vacation lifestyle. First floor...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beautiful 1 Bedroom Suite at the Beach!

This handsome oceanfront property is located in Emerald Isle Beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This one bedroom suite comes with 2 Queen Beds, and private bath. It is just steps away from the Ocean, but is not Ocean view from the Suite. There...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

BEAUTIFUL FALL GETAWAY!! The breeze is f...

Rents Friday to Friday . Simple first floor access.$125 cleaning fee. $100 inen fee.Something for everybody of all ages. Rock on porch watching pelicans in flight as you listen to the rhythm of the waves, at nighttime, savor the ocean breeze as you...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.