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3BR w/ Pool on The Circle / Walk to Beac...

Wake up to ocean vistas just steps from the sand at this bright 3BR/3BA Atlantic Beach getaway. Walk to the beach in mins., relax by the pool, or relax on the deck after a day of coastal exploring.Key Features☀ Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 3...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Dogs OK & Golf Cart Included! 3BR/2BA - ...

Welcome to Camp Pinewood! Your Coastal Oasis Awaits! (Golf Cart Included!) Location: Feel the ultimate hideaway in Ocean Oaks, where this beautiful bungalow, located among the trees, is just a short walk from the beach. With its inviting design...

  • 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...

4BR Ocean Front - DOG OK - Close to town...

Savor striking ocean vistas from nearly every room in this handsome 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanfront duplex! Sleeping arrangements include three King beds, a Queen bed, and a bunk bed (two singles) to comfortably accommodate everybody. Top Level...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...