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Walk to Beach | Bikes + Dog Friendly

Classic beach bungalow appeal meets modern coastal comfort—just a short walk to the sand! Dog-friendly with bicycles, outdoor dining, cornhole, and a separate downstairs hangout space ideal for families and friends.HighlightsShort, simple walk to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Charming ocean view condo with open layo...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Peaceful island living will materialize before your very eyes at this Atlantic Beach condo! Perfectly perched near Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, and the town's locally...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

4BR 2nd Row Duplex w/ FANTASTIC Ocean Vi...

Treasure the marvelous vistas from every level of Sea Winds-East; a second-row, semi-oceanfront duplex just one lot from the beach on a peaceful cul-de-sac. Savor DIRECT BEACH ACCESS via a boardwalk! This cavernous home features 4 bedrooms, a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

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...