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Coastal Serenity, Oceanfront, Dog-Friend...

Afternoon Delight East - This oceanfront 1/2 duplex getaway is ideally set up for families or couples, offering three bedrooms and two full baths. The primary bedroom features a Queen bed, while each of the two guest bedrooms include both a Queen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
3 Minute walk to the Ocean!

This completely modernized and refreshed coastal unit is ready for you to savor the best of both worlds - the sound and the ocean! Appreciate the breeze on the deck or from the common spaces. Or just relax at the pool. Boats allowed (see...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
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...

Isle Haven, 3 bedroom townhouse in the h...

HIGHLIGHTS: Private Back Porch and YardGas GrilleIntelligent Tv'sBed Linens and Bath TowelsFull-Size Washer/DryerHigh Speed WifiShort Walk to the beachDESCRIPTION: Welcome to Isle Haven, a warm and welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath coastal hideaway...

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

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.

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...