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WATERFRONT!!!  Literally on the water of...

If you appreciate wide-open WATERFRONT vistas, then this is it! Recently remodeled property directly on the waters of pretty Bogue Sound AND only a six min. walk to beach/ocean. Unwind and savor the magnificant open water vistas from the living...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Colorful Emerald Isle Home: Just Steps t...

It's always a rush to feel the ocean flow over your feet for the first time, and when you stay at this appealing Emerald Isle bungalow, that feeling will be just steps away! With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a direct path to the shoreline, this vacation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

2 Step - Beachside 3BR/3BA - Dog Friendl...

Escape to the calming shores of Emerald Isle, where relaxation meets the pristine beauty of the North Carolina coastline. 2 Step at East Summer Place is your gateway to the ideal beachside vacation.This cavernous and well-appointed vacation rental...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.