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Stunning 3 Bedroom Condo in AB steps fro...

Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that sleeps 8 is just steps from the sand in a beautiful family neighborhood in Atlantic Beach.. Have a morning cup of coffee or watch the sun set with impressive unobstructed ocean and sound vistas from the decks...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bonnie Dune| 4BR Coastal Getaway

Highlights: Simple Walk to the BeachUpdated Kitchen2 Living RoomsGas GrilleOpen and Covered DecksHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerFull Size Washer and DryerHighspeed WifiIntelligent TVsDescription: Welcome to Bonnie Dune, a casual coastal hideaway located in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

3BR + Loft, Walk to Beach, Porch Swing &...

Charming Soundside Cottage in Gated Royall Oaks – Walk to Beach!Welcome to your relaxing Emerald Isle hideaway! This 3-bedroom + loft, 2.5-bath soundside bungalow is tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac in the gated Royall Oaks community—just a...

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

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.