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Pet Friendly! - Close to Downtown New Be...

Located in a gorgeous setting, this striking 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located next to Brice's creek.This property is conveniently located less than a mile to a fashionable wedding...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Emerald Dream, Oceanside House in Emeral...

Emerald Dream, is a New 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home that is the ideal place to spend your vacation to Emerald Isle! Private Pool and Hot Tub added in 2025!This home is a 2 min. flat walk to a public beach access at the end of Eagles Nest Drive (not...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Barefoot Beach Club North: Your Beachsid...

Atlantic Beach just made #16 in the list of Top 100 Beaches in the United States, beating out even beaches in Hawaii! Truly a hidden gem, as this part of the island doesn't have public access, beyond a few cars, so it's just folks staying right...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area

Take a walk on Pine Knoll Shores' wild side with a visit to the pristine, undeveloped Theodore Roosevelt Natural Area, an expansive 265 acre nature preserve, conveniently located next to the town's most visited attraction, the North Carolina...

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

The aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a top rated attraction for Crystal Coast visitors of all ages. A fascinating destination for kids and adults alike, the sprawling coastal facility, located along the Bogue Sound on Roosevelt Drive, is an...