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Newly built in 2024 Stunning Oceanfront ...

Oceanfront home freshly constructed 2024, 5 BR, 4 B + two 1/2 baths. K * K * K * D, B (Double down, Double up) * 2B (Single up/Double down). Offers an idyllic coastal getaway at Roosevelt Beach in Pine Knoll Shores. Professionally decorated with...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Waterfront Retreat

Welcome to your relaxing half acre waterfront getaway with a boat slip and dock in the impressive residential River Bend Community mins. from historic New Bern. Unwind on the sizable, screened, covered porch overlooking the Trent River Canal or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 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...

Barefoot Pelican| Pool, Bikes & Game Roo...

Highlights: Outdoor Gas Fire PitFoose Ball TableOld School Arcade GamesGas GrillePicnic Table Private Pool Beach Cart/Pool Toys Three Adult Bikes for guest use Full-size Washer and Dryer Hot and Cold Outside Shower Pet Friendly (2 dogs max with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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.