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Oceanside, 5 min Walkable 3BR, 2BA Famil...

Welcome to your ideal Emerald Isle beach hideaway—where you can walk to the beach, stores, eateries, and the fishing pier while appreciating a home designed for simple, family-friendly stays.Skip the packing and anxiety—beach gear is included...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Resort Retreat | Dual Homes, ...

HIGHLIGHTS: OceanfrontBeach Access Amazing VistasOutdoor Bar Gas Grille Enormous Pool Multiple Living RoomsPool TableShuffle Board TableHeated Pool ($675 add'l)DESCRIPTION:Welcome to one of Emerald Isle’s most distinctive oceanfront vacation...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 22
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Fanta Sea, Oceanside House in Emerald Is...

Indulge your every beach Fanta Sea when you vacation at this tropical getaway! This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath family friendly home is located on a private cul-de-sac in the handsome Ocean Crest neighborhood of Emerald Isle. Free from traffic and noise...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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.