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4Bdrm + 1st Floor Oceanfront Condo

Wake up to ocean vistas at this first-floor, oceanfront 4BR condo at Summer Winds. The living area and primary suite both face the water, and the oceanfront patio off the living room makes it feel like you’re on the beach without leaving home...

  • Indian Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Bright, cheery, well appointed 3BR, 3.5B...

Your family will be close to everything, including the beach, when you stay at this centrally-located three-story beachside vacation rental in Atlantic Beach, NC. Lots of relaxation space with porches on every level of the home. Cavernous kitchen to...

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

Agape West, Oceanfront Duplex in Emerald...

Agape West is conveniently located within walking distance to the fishing pier, eateries, and other interesting sites. This duplex has Awesome Vistas of the Ocean and offers a Booster Chair for kids, Security Lighting, Ceiling Fans throughout, and a...

  • 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...

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...