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Beach Bliss - Oceanview 5th floor condo ...

Top notch, top floor oceanfront condo. Stunning ocean and pool vistas from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath fifth floor condo. Beach Bliss is brand new to the rental market, and freshly redecorated with a comfortable beachy vibe. The unit is cavernous and...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Condo with on-site beach access, pools, ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Get your dose of sun and coastal fun when you book a stay at this charming beach. Feel the ocean breeze while you watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the covered balcony...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

Ocean Moon Cottage: Oceanside Near the B...

Ocean Moon Cottage is an Oceanside 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home ideal for your family's home away from home with only a short walk to the ocean!Savor the Central HVAC, Ceiling Fans, Interior Washer/Dryer, and the amenities of Wireless High Speed Internet...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 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.