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Little piece of heaven in your own back ...

Summary:This is the number one rated vacation rental in New Bern.New hot tub 4/24 waterfront, home in the historic Riverside District! Located on 1/2 acre on the banks of the Neuse River, this 3050 sqft 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. Sleeps 12, Unwind...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Pollock Cottage (Ocean Front/Private Bea...

Located along the Atlantic Beach coastline, this six-bedroom, three-bath beachfront home offers the ideal blend of appeal, and comfort. With private beach access just steps away, and sweeping dune vistas, this coastal getaway is an ideal escape for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

Pool, Game Room, 5 Ensuite BRs & Ocean V...

Bikini Cove: A Coastal Gem Discover the appeal of Bikini Cove, a true treasure of the island!Location: Savor the ideal balance of relaxation and fun while soaking up the elegant ocean vistas from this semi-oceanfront (2nd row) beach bungalow. Take...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Hammocks Beach State Park

Just west of the town of Emerald Isle, and across a maze of marshy terrain off the coast of mainland Swansboro, lies Hammocks Beach State Park, an incredible refuge for beach lovers who want to forego the crowds, and enjoy a parcel of barrier island...

Swansboro's Bicentennial Park may not be the grandest of most extensive park along the Crystal Coast's Inner Banks, but it is certainly one of its most scenic. Surrounded by the deep waters of the White Oak River and Swansboro Harbor, patrons to...

Enjoy a gorgeous sunset, a little birdwatching, or just a leisurely and short hike that hovers above the White Oak River with a visit to the aptly-named Riverview Park. Located along NC Highway 24 / Corbett Avenue, in between the central downtown...