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3BR Cottage - short walk to the beach!

Sunflower Cottage – Your Classic Emerald Isle GetawayThis beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home is just 3rd row from the beach, making it a fast and simple walk or ride to the shore! Sunflower Cottage offers the ideal blend of comfort and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Queens Court 1108, Oceanfront Condo in E...

Queens Court 1108 is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, oceanfront condo cozily located in Emerald Isle!The total bed count includes one king and one queen.Additional Conveniences: This condo is equipped with high-speed wireless internet for your convenience...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Updated Guest House  in Beaufort Histori...

Cozy, private, redecorated guest bungalow just three blocks from Front Street! The former studio footprint of the bungalow was expanded in 2024 to add a twin-bedded bedroom! Clean and modern with a kitchenette and a sizable bathroom with shower. ...

  • Beaufort
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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.