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Glasshouse East, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Glasshouse East is a beautiful Oceanfront Duplex with 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths, with Breathtaking Vistas from the living spaces and oceanfront bedrooms! In addition to the amazing vistas, this home has a Hot Tub (see item #19 below). Located in...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Well-Appointed Condo with WiFi, Washer/D...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Delightfully located and seductively peaceful, Island Beach & Racquet Club is centrally located near area amusements, dining, and shopping. You'll savor amenities that are ideal...

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

Magnificent 15 Acre Estate on the Intrac...

This amazing 15 Acre Estate on the water can be yours by the weekend, week, or month. Your privacy is assured in this gorgeous gated property. Sleeping up to 17 with 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and a 1/2 bath. There are also 4 sleeping cots in the...

  • Beaufort
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 17
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...

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...