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Seacluded Tree House, Oceanfront House i...

The Seacluded Tree House is an Oceanfront 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom beach home located in the Maritime Forest with its own private beach access. Here you will get the best of both worlds! Imagine being tucked away surrounded by trees only steps from...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Paradise 2.0 at North River

Escape to this striking water front home, located right on the North River in Beaufort. With 2 adorable bedrooms featuring king beds, this property is ideal for a comfortable hideaway. Just a short 5 min. drive to downtown Beaufort and a 10 min...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

5BR Oceanside Home with Panoramic Views

Unwind at this 5BR, 4BA oceanside home in the heart of Emerald Isle’s “Point,” 3rd row from the beach. King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins and 2 Bunk beds, linens supplied. Savor partial ocean vistas from roomy living areas, furnished decks, and a top...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

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.