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Grande Villas M-3, Oceanfront Condo in I...

Grande Villas offers a host of beautiful settings ideal for everything from casual gatherings to huge entertaining. The heart of the Grande Villas community, The Osprey Club Parlor, features a sweeping ocean-side terrace, soaring ceilings, and a...

  • Indian Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Welcoming beach home, steps to beach and...

Appreciate this enchanting 4-bedroom, 5-bath home. Every room features an en-suite bathroom (3 full, 2 half). The backyard provides ample space for Fido to roam and a deck ideal for alfresco grilling. The light-filled interior exudes a casual...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

Carolina Cabana - Emerald Isle Escape wi...

Ready to press pause on real life and hit play on vacation mode? Carolina Cabana is your dream beach hideaway—where laid-back luxury meets sun-soaked adventure, just steps from the shining shores of Emerald Isle.Beach Life, But BetterWake up and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as 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...

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.