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Pelican's Nest - Soundside, 5 min to bea...

Find yourself calming in the ideal perch at the Pelican's Nest! This Soundside comfortable bungalow with 2 Bedrooms and 1 Full Bathroom is literally only a 5 min. walk from the beach or sound side! And with a location only 2.5 miles south of the...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
5BR - Ocean Front - Pool Table!

Escape to this beautiful oceanfront bungalow, the ideal beach hideaway with 5 bedrooms, 1 additional room and 4.5 baths. The layout offers ample space, featuring the following sleeping arrangements: K • K • Q • 2D • B, D • B, D.Home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

Dog-friendly coastal home with enclosed ...

Welcome to your ideal hideaway in Beaufort, NC! This beautiful dog-friendly home is designed for families and adventure seekers alike, offering a enchanting blend of comfort and convenience. With a roomy enclosed yard with corn hole, horseshoes, a...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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.