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Sassy Seagull West, Oceanfront Duplex in...

New for 2026 - New refreshed Queen bed!Appreciate your next stay in Emerald Isle at this economical, pet-friendly, 3-bedroom, 2-bath Oceanfront Duplex! Located in handsome Emerald Isle, on the Southern Outer Banks, Sassy Seagull West gives you their...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Amenities GALORE! Private pool, hot tub,...

This spectacular 6 bedroom including 3 Master suites, (3 Kings, a Queen,and 2 rooms each with a Bunk and a Double/Twin Bunk), 6 Full and 2 Half Bath property includes all the modren amenities and will offer you a vacation experience of a lifetime...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

LUXE Oceanside Oasis | Pool~Golf Cart~Bi...

“Cannot say enough good things about this property - it's as marvelous as it looks in the photos!” -Rebecca M.Step into Seaborne—your ultimate luxury beach getaway! Just a 3-min walk to a impressive, peaceful beach, this vintage surf-inspired...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
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...

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.

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.