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Beachfront condo w/shared pool & ample o...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to your beachfront getaway in Atlantic Beach, NC! This gorgeous condo, offers the ideal blend of comfort and luxury for your coastal hideaway. Step inside to find a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Ragsdale Cottage: 4 BR, 3 Full BA, Ocean...

Get ready for rest and relaxation at Ragsdale Cottage! This Oceanfront House features 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths and Atlantic Ocean vistas inside and out!With Interior Offerings including 4 Queen beds, 1 Double bed, 1 Twin bed, 2 Double Sleeper...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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...

Middle of the Row Duplex, Quiet, and Coz...

Appreciate the beach in a roomy, Middle Row duplex that is a short five min. walk to the beach and 1/3 of a mile to the sound access. This well maintained and exceptionally clean duplex offers a completely supplied kitchen with pots/pans, plates...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

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.