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Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In ...

Anchors Aweigh is a historic home constructed in 1869 that is located in the heart of Beaufort's Historic District and has been refreshed to provide a comfortable vacation get away. Guests will find themselves near all the coastal amenities of the...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
BOATERS DREAM w/BOAT LIFT! Sandy Turtle ...

SUMMER 2026 OPEN for BOOKINGS!!! Make your reservations before dates are no longer available. BIG ROCK dates are June 5-14, 2026!!Sandy Turtle...no property on the Crystal Coast can offer such luxury accommodations with a private boat lift for our...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Beach Front Resort w/ 150' Water slide, ...

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ocean View Condo @ Beach Front Resort Condo offers a king bed in the master bedroom with private bathroom, two twin beds in the guest bedroom, a queen sleeper couch (max. occupancy for six guests) and private balcony...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.