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Bloom Where You Are Planted Tiny House

If you are looking for a bright and encouraging beach getaway, look no further. Peace and the sound of the ocean is beaconing you to this adorable tiny home. This tiny home is ideal for 2 guests. Prime location in Emerald isle, which is within...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Steps to Beach: Bright Emerald Isle Retr...

2,200 Sq Ft | Ocean Vistas | Board Games Included | Stargazing Nights | Dog Friendly w/ FeeWelcome to your next North Carolina coastal hideaway at this 4-bed, 3-bath vacation rental home in Emerald Isle, where sun, sand, and relaxation meet! Just 1...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

Walk to the Neuse River! New Bern Vacati...

1 Mi to Waterfront Park | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Bright & Modern InteriorStep into the heart of New Bern adventure — this inviting vacation rental home is the ideal launchpad! Appreciate a calming living space with a cavernous kitchen for homemade...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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.