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Modern 5BR Ocean Front Home w/ Pool!

Morning Watch, located in the heart of Emerald Isle, offers beautiful expansive vistas of the impressive Crystal Coast. This oceanfront property has 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, an elevator, and a private 15’ x 30’ chlorinated pool; designed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Oceanfront with heated private pool (opt...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:2 Refrigerators2 DishwashersBed Linens and Bath TowelsBig Screen TVElevatorFoosball TableFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleHandicap FriendlyHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerIce MakerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPicnic TablesPing-Pong...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 20
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...

Emerald Dream, Oceanside House in Emeral...

Emerald Dream, is a New 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home that is the ideal place to spend your vacation to Emerald Isle! Private Pool and Hot Tub added in 2025!This home is a 2 min. flat walk to a public beach access at the end of Eagles Nest Drive (not...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

Crystal Coast Lady Cruises is a 100 ft. custom yacht that can effortlessly provide a number of family-friendly expeditions to vacationers who want to enjoy this delicate chain of barrier islands and coastal territory to its fullest. Based out of...

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.

North Carolina History Center

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.

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...

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...