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Marina Vista Studio II

Come and savor nature at my alluring freshly refreshed studio at Fairfield Harbour, located just 20 mins from New Bern, NC and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. This studio is comfortable, immaculate, and ready for your stay with everything you need to...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Queens Court 1204, Oceanfront Condo in E...

Queens Court 1204 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath Second Floor Oceanfront Condo!Living Area is open and has direct access to the balcony that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The Dining Area is open to the kitchen bar and directly off the living room...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Ocean Club Condo w/ Community Pool & Hot...

No matter the length of your visit, this 3-bed, 2-bath condo is ideal for maximizing your time in Indian Beach! Spend your days tanning on the beach, just steps away from this vacation rental, or calming by the community hot tub and pools. When...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...