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4 Mi to Radio Island Beach: Family Cotta...

BBQ Ready | 3 Mi to Island Express Ferry Service | Great Area for FishingSet sail for an memorable stay at this Beaufort vacation rental, where history and ocean breezes blend seamlessly! Watch the wild horses gallop along the shoreline, discover...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Your Happy Place, just steps to the beac...

Feel Emerald Isle like a local in this 6-bedroom home. Brilliantly designed with 2 king beds, 2 queen beds, 2 full beds, and 2 twin beds, this relaxing getaway offers 6 bathrooms with opulent amenities like a bathtub and shower. Enjoyable additional...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Steps to the beach! Hear the waves & fee...

Our home is tucked away in the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores with access to the invigorating pool and only steps away from the elegant Atlantic Ocean. Our home offers a roomy vacation spot just right for your family. This beautiful 3...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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...