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2BR oceanside duplex, steps from beach, ...

A newly refreshed 2 bedroom 1 bath beachside duplex will be sure to offer your family a traditional, just the basics, Emerald Isle beach experience, especially if you bring the family dog. With the beach access just steps away from the front door...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cabana A Upstairs Ocean view

Savor a calming stay at our freshly refreshed 2-bedroom, 1-bath upstairs vacation rental, just a short walk from some of the best local eateries. The roomy unit features a comfortable queen bed and a cozy twin-full bunk bed, ideal for families or...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
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...

Tides Out West, Oceanfront Duplex in Eme...

Tides Out West is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in impressive Emerald Isle. Wake up early and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. If you are not the early bird then savor the beach for the day & soak up the breath taking...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.