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Cozy Cottage w/ Deck, 9 Mi to Downtown B...

Get the most out of your next coastal Carolina hideaway when you stay at this Beaufort vacation rental! With a furnished deck, beautiful interior, and great location near the coast, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow makes an ideal home base for a...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Fully-Furnished, Pet-Friendly, 3 bedroom...

Located mins. to downtown New Bern, hospital, B/S/H, Moen. 25 mins. to MCAS Cherry Point.​Home is central to everything New Bern! This comfortable, completely-furnished home located in the middle of the town features a private, fenced-in backyard...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores (Pet Friend...

Cottage at Pine Knoll Shores is a welcoming coastal getaway designed for comfort, convenience, and effortless beach living. Located in the peaceful, family-friendly community of Pine Knoll Shores, this single-story vacation home offers an ideal...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Emerald Isle vacationers who want to explore the wide waters of the Bogue Sound via a kayak, paddle board, or kiteboard rig can head to Cedar Street Park. This soundside park that’s almost hidden among the neighboring beach homes may be tucked...

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...