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Atlantic Beach Ocean Front Condo Beautif...

Come and savor a calming and calming vacation in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina! This is a amazing, oceanfront location with painless access to the beach and the Island Beach and Racquet pool and tennis & pickleball courts. There are eateries...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Straight On To Morning/ Handicap Accessi...

A family-friendly handicap assessable apartment, on the lower level so no stairs, sleeps 4. Great room with Intelligent TV. A completely equipped kitchen. Dining area seats 6. Private patio with grille outside front door. 1st bedroom - Queen bed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

Summer Shade - sound and beach access. N...
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Bring the whole family to Summer Shade with tons of room for fun inside and out. Convenient sound side location with just a short walk to the beach access, across the street. You'll appreciate quieter days and a less traveled street in Emerald Isle...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
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...

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.