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4BR w/ Private Pool! 2nd Row to Beach

Serenity West is a second-row, semi-oceanfront duplex just one lot from the beach, offering striking ocean vistas! Appreciate your own private 15' x 30' chlorine pool (exclusive to the West side) and direct beach access. This well-appointed home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Ocean Reef 9-B2, Oceanfront Condo in Eme...

Ocean Reef 9-B2 is a Second Floor Oceanfront 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. Savor the warm ocean breezes from your private porch!Master Bedroom #1 has a Queen Bed, a Full Bath with a Whirlpool Tub and Shower and access to a private deck. Bedroom #2 has a...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Bogue Sound Cottage with Boat Dock

Come view the striking sunrise and sunset at our bungalow. Sit on your back deck facing the water and appreciate the view. Then jump in your boat and hit the sound for fishing and swimming before coming home and calming in your handsome...

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

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...

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.

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.