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Kolby's Kottage, Soundfront House in Bea...

Kolby's Kottage is an adorable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, sound-front home located in the striking town of Beaufort. It was constructed over the water and provides elegant vistas of the sound from all four bedrooms!Total linens includes 3 queens and 1...

  • Beaufort
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Historic District: Downtown New Bern

Step back in time with a stay at the Historic Hartsfield House, a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom historic home in downtown New Bern. This appealing abode offers a unique blend of historic ambiance, modern convenience, and quirky decor. The home's layout...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Casa Del Sole, Oceanfront House in Emera...

Vacation in this Ocean Front Luxury in the heart of Emerald Isle! With 7 roomy bedrooms and 7 full baths, Casa Del Sole offers plenty of room for the whole family! An elevator is available to all levels, making the reverse floor plan a breeze...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

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.