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Ripple| Golf Cart · Private Beach · Ou...

Welcome Home to `Ripple` in Emerald Isle, NC. Ripple is a NEWLY RENOVATED, PET-FRIENDLY home that sleeps 8 guests and offers neighborhood PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS and a 6-person GOLF CART!!Located 4 blocks from the beach/private beach access, `Ripple...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bev's Beachfront Bungalow

Stellar location! Walking distance to eateries and bars, but far enough away not to be a nuisance. First floor 500 sq ft. guest studio with kitchenette. You will have covered parking and private access to your studio. The studio is an open floor...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 3
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Perfect 2BR Getaway with partial A/C, Fu...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to the appealing dog friendly downstairs unit of this enchanting duplex located in gorgeous Emerald Isle, NC. Perfectly designed for families, this single-level home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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.