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Enjoyable Sound View Mobile Home with AC...

Savor a calming stay in this appealing 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom beach home located in handsome Atlantic Beach, NC. Ideal for couples or solo travelers, this inviting getaway features a comfortable bed, a completely equipped bathroom, and air...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Salty Breeze - 2nd floor Oceanview

Escape to your ideal beach hideaway at this appealing oceanfront condo at Dunescape Villas in Building 4—an ideal spot for a calming family vacation. Step out onto balcony off both the living room, where you’ll be treated to the relaxing sounds...

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

Beaufort Bungalow- Dog Friendly & Golf C...

New Rental on the Market!!! Dog Friendly! Golf Cart Rental available onsite.Welcome to your ideal Crystal Coast hideaway! Located along this calming road, this beautiful coastal home offers the ideal blend of relaxation, comfort, and simple access...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

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...