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Historic home in the heart of Beaufort

Handsome three bedroom home within walking distance of all that downtown Beaufort has to offer. Fenced in back yard. Off street parking. Sit on the swing or in the rocking chairs on the front porch and savor a lazy afternoon in our striking town.

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Oceanfront Comfort & Family Fun at Queen...

Welcome to your coastal home-away-from-home in the heart of Emerald Isle! This delightfully refreshed 2-bedroom, 2-bath oceanfront condo in the gated Queens Court community is the ideal mix of comfort, convenience, and beachside appeal — ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Island Ferry Adventures

Bird Shoal, Carrot Island, Sand Dollar Island & more! Dive into an exploration of some of the Southern Outer Banks’ most remote shorelines with an excursion that’s led by Island Ferry Adventures. Featuring both transport to the...

Coastal Casa-Sound Front DUPLEX in Atlan...

Welcome to Coastal Casa, a sound-front duplex offering the ideal blend of comfort, space, and serene waterfront living. This top-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, making it an ideal hideaway for families, couples, or friends seeking...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

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.