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Charming 3-bedroom farmhouse with WiFi, ...

Coastal stay near Beaufort, NC—15 min to beach, waterfront & boat ramps, and close to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Ideal for fishing trips, military visits, or a peaceful hideaway. Spotless home with full coffee bar ☕, comfortable beds...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront 6BR, 4BA — Private Beach Ac...

Kialoa is a roomy three-level oceanfront duplex located within the private, oceanside Spinnakers Reach community. Known for its wide beaches and handsome emerald-green water, this peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood offers both privacy and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Spacious Beachfront Condo just steps awa...

This 1005 sq ft. end unit condo is conveniently located on the first floor, just steps from the ocean and pool, and painless parking. This peaceful unit is the ideal escape for families, couples or friends. The thing you’ll hear most is the sound...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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.