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Breezy Pine Knoll Shores Escape: Walk to...

Located just mins. away from the pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Pine Knoll Shores vacation rental is your ticket to coastal relaxation and adventure! This townhome accepts you to take a invigorating dip in the...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Amazing Ocean Front Cottage on the Cryst...

This impressive newly refreshed Beachfront Cottage in Emerald Isle is just ideal. A little bit of Heaven right on the beach. Just step off the deck directly onto the sand and catch the next big wave or relax in a chair reading your favorite book...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Downtown home 1 block from waterfront wi...

Conveniently located within walking distance of everything downtown Beaufort has to offer and only one block away from the waterfront, this historic, two-story home is a must-see! This beautiful abode enjoys a prime location that is walkable to...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 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.