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Waterfront Retreat

Welcome to your peaceful half acre waterfront getaway with a boat slip and dock in the impressive residential River Bend Community mins. from historic New Bern. Unwind on the sizable, screened, covered porch overlooking the Trent River Canal or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Star!

New to Vacation Rental By Owner, but you’ll see tons of good reviews on Airbnb for the same property. Guests will appreciate the clean and modern feel of this single story home with an open layout. Conveniently located near the historic downtown...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Lovely 1 BR with King bed Apt 2

♥ Your own Totally Furnished Private Apartment, newly modernized, in downtown New Bern♥ 1.5 mile to Carolinas East Hospital. Drive, Bicycle, or even walk if it's not too hot!♥ IF you are booking direct, PLEASE READ. We no longer do security...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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...

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...