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Historic District: Downtown New Bern

Step back in time with a stay at the Historic Hartsfield House, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom historic home in downtown New Bern. This beautiful abode offers a unique blend of historic ambiance, modern convenience, and quirky decor. The home's layout...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Oceanside Home with water views with com...

Welcome to Teal Tides – Your Relaxing Oceanside Retreat!Escape to Teal Tides, a charmingly appointed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanview home in the family-friendly Sea Dreams community. Perfectly located just 150 yards from the sand and steps from...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

2nd row, beautiful views, quiet, wide un...

2nd Row DuplexWelcome to Sunset Dream East - This bright, handsome, clean home has expansive ocean vistas from the main living area. This home has a reverse floor plan with the living room, completely equipped kitchen, one bedroom with a queen...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...