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Sandmann's By The Sea-Exclusive Beau Coa...

Your stay includes a cavernous, attractively furnished townhouse that comfortably sleeps up to 11 guests—ideal for families, groups, and multi-family vacations. Bright coastal décor, open living spaces, and thoughtful details throughout make it...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Hot Mess - Pool, Oceanview, Pet-Friendly...

This property books Saturday to Saturday during peak season.Discover Hot Mess, the ultimate coastal getaway for families—furry members supplied! Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this gorgeous home is just steps away from pristine beaches...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Lookout Cruises

Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...

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Bring the whole family to "Salty Vistas" with tons of room for sun and fun, with superb ocean vistas. This 3BR 2.5BA Emerald Isle vacation rental home is a short walk to the beach and just a short drive east or west for shopping, eateries and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

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...

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.