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Quaint ground floor guest house in histo...

Appreciate the appealing ambiance of this one-bedroom carriage home located on the prettiest street in Beaufort. This comfortable apartment is a separate structure on the property of the historic John Rumley House, circa 1854. Sit on the patio...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
?? Renovated, family-friendly condo acro...

Unwind with the whole family at this Bright & Sunny, Family-Friendly Crystal Coast Condo just across the street from the Beach and the Atlantic Ocean with a Giant Pool and Sun Loungers directly outside of your condo.Immaculate home that sleeps 6-8...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Waterfront Resort & World Class Marina i...

Wake up to gorgeous waterfront vistas on your private balcony. This modren 3BR/2BA condo getaway is designed with an open-concept layout that blends modern comfort & coastal appeal, making it ideal for families, couples, or a calming hideaway with...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 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...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.