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Spacious 5-bedroom house with bikes in c...

Stay where the locals live. Less than a 10 min. walk to the beach or take one of our beach bicycles for an painless ride to the beach.The space:- Accommodates 10 guests (kids under 5 years of age are not supplied in guest count)- 5 bedrooms- Bedroom...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Compass Pointe, Oceanfront House in Emer...

Compass Pointe is a 10-Bedroom, 10 Full Bath, 2 Half-Bathroom new construction, oceanfront home located in the heart of Emerald Isle! This home is the ideal entertainment destination, with an outdoor living space just as impressive as the interior...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

Amazing Location and Renovated! 2nd Row ...

???? Welcome to a coastal heaven at Emerald Seas West!Discover the ideal blend of coastal appeal and convenience in this impressive 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Second Row 1/2 duplex, just a stone's throw away from the striking beaches of Emerald...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...

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.

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...