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Colony by the Sea 301 | Oceanview 2BR Co...

Welcome to Colony by the Sea Unit 301, a calming oceanside condominium located in the relaxing coastal community of Indian Beach along North Carolina’s handsome Crystal Coast. Tucked among natural maritime foliage and dunes, this striking getaway...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
2nd-floor condo with beach access, in/ou...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located among the dunes of North Carolina's coast, this two-bedroom condo offers a peaceful, beachside escape from the everyday. Just a stone's throw from Fort Macon State Park...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 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...

 4-bedroom with Hot tub, Sound views, Go...

Thank you for checking out our property in Emerald Isle where you can kick back and relax with the family in a roomy private home 3 mins. from the beach. The home is in a gated community with sound vistas and less than a 10 min. walk/3 min. golf...

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

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.