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Bass East | Oceanfront Half Duplex | Bea...

3 Bedrooms | 2.5 BathroomsBeds: 2 Queens | 2 TwinsAppreciate a memorable beach vacation at Bass East, an oceanfront half duplex offering striking vistas and direct beach access — ideal for families looking to relax and recharge by the sea.This...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
SeaSpray 124, Oceanside Condo in Atlanti...

SeaSpray 124 is an definitely beautiful and modernized 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanside condo in the Sea Spray Condominium Complex in Atlantic Beach. The decor and proximity to the striking crystal waters will undoubtedly leave you wanting...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Oceanfront, private pool, views galore!

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to Saturday2 RefrigeratorsBed Linen and Bath TowelsBooster SeatChild Gates on DecksFoosball TableGas GrilleOcean ViewPing Pong TablePorta-CribPrivate Pool- can be heated!Private Walkway to BeachRecreation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
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...

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.