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Come Away – Brand New 5BR Oceanfront, ...

Your comfortable hideaway awaits in Emerald Isle at this magnificent home. With 5 bedrooms including 1 king bed and 4 queen beds, this enchanting property is ideal for bigger groups of guests. The 3 bathrooms ensure everybody has space to freshen up...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Coastal home with private hot tub and fi...

Blue PearlOur calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Located in the striking coastal town of Beaufort, NC, this cavernous home is the ideal getaway for...

  • Beaufort
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Modern townhome near the beach with fast...

A ideal North Carolina escape, Beaufort Villas #B offers tranquility and peaceful while still being in the heart of Beaufort - you're just two blocks from the historic downtown Beaufort waterfront! Whether you have come to soak up the sunshine on...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.

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...