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Third generation house

Our family home, designed by my grandmother, has been my family's favorite place to go for more than 50 years. It has one purpose--to allow a sizable group of people to stay under one roof and have a great time at the beach. The bedrooms are modest...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Tuck Away - Stunning Ocean Front Designe...

Kick back and relax in this calm, chic, oceanfront escape. With private beach access, close by shopping and eateries you will fall in adore with Salter Path after staying at Tuck Away. This is a 5 star beach vacation experience with designer...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

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Bring the whole family to "Salty Vistas" with tons of room for sun and fun, with elegant ocean vistas. This 3BR 2.5BA Emerald Isle vacation rental home is a short walk to the beach and just a short drive east or west for shopping, eateries and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...