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Pelican's Roost 11, Oceanside Condo in A...

Located in spectacular Atlantic Beach, Pelican's Roost offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle at an economical price! Guest will savor a whole host of amenities including, an outdoor swimming pool, volleyball court and picnic area. Two min. walk from...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Almost Oceanfront, private neighborhood ...

This home has it all! Great spaces for family and gatherings. An upsized living room, separate playroom and upsized kitchen. This is the ideal place to entertain guests or have extended family! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with an additional sizable outdoor...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Bright & Updated 3BR Condo, Slight Ocean...

Step into comfort and coastal appeal with this handsome 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo, designed to make your beach vacation effortless and calming. From refreshed bathrooms with walk-in showers to an inviting living space, this condo offers everything...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.