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Curated Oceanfront Duplex with awesome a...

Following Seas (West), welcome to a luxury oceanfront duplex in striking Emerald Isle featuring 5 bedrooms, and 5 bathrooms. Savor expansive Atlantic vistas, direct beach access, roomy living areas, a game room, theater space, and multiple balconies...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Relaxed Coastal Half Duplex Getaway | Do...

Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1.5Beds: King | Queen | Double/Double BunkLinens: Supplied with beds made before arrivalLooking for a comfortable and laid-back beach getaway? This inviting 3-bedroom duplex offers everything you need for a calming stay with...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

1 BR apt with ocean views see VRBO# 4598...

1 bedroom apartment with full kitchen, bathroom and laundry separate parking area and short parking all to beach.Bedroom has king bed and tons of space with bathroomOutside seating area and shower !!

  • Emerald Isle
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

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...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Located just east of the heart of the downtown region, Fort Totten Park is a small public park in a primarily residential area that has a healthy helping of things to do for visitors of all varieties.

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...

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.