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Oceanfront. Enlarged Deck. Great for fam...

Welcome to Xanadu West! It is an oceanfront duplex with extraordinary vistas and is great for families especially with young kids. The duplex sits taller and closer to the ocean than its neighbors which makes for exceptional vistas! One can see all...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
April's Retreat Oceanfront condo in Atla...

Direct oceanfront condo with boating access and day docks on the sound side.Dunescape Villas 243 is a second-floor, oceanfront condo with striking vistas from the living room and screened-in porches. The master bedroom features a private ocean-view...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

5 Star Reviews 3 Bedroom Luxury House w/...

Appreciate your vacation at this Sensational Single Family Bungalow with an Inground Pool 2nd Row From The Beach!!! It is located in the Circle beside the Boardwalk in the center of Atlantic Beach. Be one of the first to stay in the Most Luxurious...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
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...

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.