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Downtown Historic New Bern Apartment Nex...

Located in the heart of downtown historic New Bern, this gorgeous apartment has 2 bedrooms 2 full baths. With one king, one queen, a pull out couch and blow up bed, there’s plenty of space for everybody. The space is dog friendly, so the whole...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3 bedroom 2 bathroom, pet friendly, ocea...

Discover the serene beauty of Emerald Isle at Lazy Haven East, a striking oceanfront duplex that promises a ideal escape. This beautiful property offers the ideal blend of comfort and coastal allure, boasting three cavernous bedrooms and two...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

Beach King Size suite cottage B retreat ...

Couldn't find a better location in emerald Isle! This newly refreshed beachy chic bungalow offers everything you need, tranquility, and tranquility. You are a very short walk(a quarter of a mile) from Bogue Inlet Pier/ocean as well as all the local...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

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...