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NEW! Emerald Isle 2nd-Row Luxury 5BR/5+B...

Welcome to Your Luxury Emerald Isle Escape!Make yourself at home in this gorgeous, 5-bedroom Emerald Isle home! Located on the highly desired 2nd row, you will appreciate beautiful, expansive ocean vistas without the beachfront price tag. Finest of...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Shorr Thing: Poolside Days, Hot Tub Nigh...

Welcome to Shorr Thing — your private slice of heaven in the heart of Emerald Isle!Just steps from the sand and a short walk to the pier, this gorgeous coastal getaway blends laid-back beach vibes with fresh comfort. Whether you're sipping coffee...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Modernist Waterfront House near Historic...

The Shorely Temple is a roomy mid-century waterfront getaway mins. from historic Beaufort, North Carolina. It's funky red exterior and modernist design make for a memorable and calming hideaway on the North River. Savor striking sunrises from the...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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.