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Shamrock, Oceanfront House in Emerald Is...

The Luck of the Irish doesn't have to be with you in order to stay at this 8 Bedroom, Oceanfront House! Nope, you just need the Luck of Emerald Isle to stay at Shamrock! The private Hot Tub and 12 X 28 Pool (see item #19 below), which can be heated...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
2nd-floor condo with beach access, in/ou...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Located among the dunes of North Carolina's coast, this two-bedroom condo offers a peaceful, beachside escape from the everyday. Just a stone's throw from Fort Macon State Park...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Village West 20 - Oceanside - Pool

Welcome to your ideal coastal getaway, where comfort, convenience, and thoughtful amenities come together for a calming beach hideaway.This roomy 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is designed to accommodate families and groups with ease. The linens layout...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 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.