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EMERALD ISLE - GREAT LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL...

In this striking 4-bedroom bungalow located in Emerald Isle, gorgeous ocean vistas and welcoming features are waiting for you. Located just a 9-min. drive from the Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier and 12 mins. from the North Carolina Aquarium, this property...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
First-Floor, Oceanfront Condo with a Bea...
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Dunescape Villas 109Our calendar is refreshed in real-time & our nightly prices are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'Make your next family vacation a memorable one in this pretty, oceanfront condo on the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Family Beach House Ready for Water Fun!

Spectacular vistas of the sound. A family style kitchen, family room and two viewing decks. Plenty of space and room for down time. One block walk to the beach. Boogie boards, paddle boards, sand toys and bicycles. You’re just a few steps...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

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.