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Pet Friendly Oceanside Townhome in Atlan...

Welcome to Barefoot Ventures, a cavernous beach townhome designed for families and friends looking to appreciate the appeal of Atlantic Beach. Perfectly located just across the street from beach access, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath rental...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Isle Dream 1 - Beautiful remodeled, 2 BR...

Isle Dream 1 - Escape to this elegant home in photogenic Emerald Isle. With two bedrooms featuring a king bed and a comfortable bunk bed, plus a living room with two couch beds, guests have plenty of space to relax. The home includes two bathrooms...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Seaside Serenity - Sleep 10

Welcome to Oceanside Serenity! Located in the heart of Radio Island, this handsome property features a striking view of marina, canal and Beaufort Inlet. Spend your time soaking up the sun by the pool or savor a cookout with friends and family on...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

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...