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Ocean Front Home in Atlantic Beach-Taylo...

Located in one of the most exclusive coastal neighborhoods, this 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath oceanfront property is the epitome of oceanside appeal. This home is designed for both comfort and relaxation, offering 3 levels of living, 2 living room areas and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Waves on Willis | Hot Tub · Sound Views...

Welcome to Waves on Willis — a thoughtfully designed three-story duplex in Atlantic Beach constructed for painless, memorable group stays. With space for 8 guests, multiple outdoor living areas, and water vistas from the upper levels, this home...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Sea Notes, Almost Oceanfront House in Em...

Near the Sea we forget to count the days... It will be painless to lose track of time when you stay in Sea Notes, a warm, fun, & effervescent Almost Oceanfront home.Sea Notes is a 6-bedroom home, with 6-full and 2-half-baths, and you won't have to...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...

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.

North Carolina History Center

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...