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Best Views on Emerald Isle

Charming, well maintained oceanfront duplex (west side only, not entire home) ideal for family vacations.Vistas – high ceilings on first floor provide light and expansive beach and ocean vistas, second deck off of oceanfront bedrooms. Unwind on...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Mama's Lookout - 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Oc...

Welcome to Mama’s Lookout, a bright and refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanview condo in the heart of striking Atlantic Beach. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation, this inviting coastal hideaway is just a 2-min. walk to the beach and...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

Angel's Rest, 5 BR, 5.5 BA, Oceanfront w...

Your vacation will be definitely heavenly when your family stays at Angel’s Rest - a striking 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath oceanfront getaway tucked away in a peaceful stretch of Emerald Isle. With sweeping ocean vistas, direct private beach access, an...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.