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Suncatcher, Almost Oceanfront House in P...

Suncatcher is a charming Almost Oceanfront mid-century modern style home that your family will just appreciate to vacation in! Hitting the beach is simple, just located 2 tons from the ocean! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a open floor plan, has...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Cheery coastal condo with balcony, AC, W...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Appreciate an Atlantic Beach getaway at this sunny Southwinds condo! Boasting on-site beach access and a suite of complex amenities, this two-bedroom condo is the ideal choice for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

3 NIGHT MINIMUM SUMMER SPECIAL!!! GREAT ...

Savor forever vistas from this enchanting direct oceanfront getaway! Appreciate open and screened-in porches ideal for dining and more relaxation. Panoramic vistas and waking up to waves guaranteed. Located in Beacon's Reach!Principal-Queen Bed2nd...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.

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...