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ISLE BE THERE ~5 min Walk to Beach, 4 Be...

Available: Aug 8 - Sep 30Book your Emerald Isle beach week while prime summer dates are still open.Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle hideaway — a roomy, family-friendly beach home just a short 5-min. walk to the sand. Located on the ocean side...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Summer Winds A-303, Oceanfront Condo in ...

Summer Winds A-303 is a third-floor, oceanfront, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo. Take in the spectacular vistas of the ocean from your private balcony!Total linens includes a bedroom with a King bed and deck access and private bath and another bedroom...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Seaside Retreat - oceanfront, pool sleep...

The Oceanside Retreat Is a bespoke remodeled oceanfront corner unit condo on the 3rd floor with exceptional vistas of the ocean!!! Previously called “Leg-a-Sea”, Not only is this unit at A Place At The Beach but it’s just a few min. walk to...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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...