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Eclectic Atlantic Beach Condo w/ Amenity...

A calming beachfront resort getaway awaits you at this 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Atlantic Beach! With amenities like pools, hot tubs, a grilling area, and much more at your fingertips, this condo is ideal for couples looking to escape...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Just For The Halibut \nOcean Front Stay\...

West Side 3 bedroom (5beds) 2 full bath. Sleeps 8. Entirely outfitted kitchen. Ocean Front duplex. You can sit on our back porch rain or shine and watch the dolphins swim by. Fridge, dishwasher, and washer dryer available in unit. We have surround...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Beaufort Pirates Revenge

Jump aboard the pirate ship "REVENGE" at 600 Front Street in Beaufort, North Carolina. Our interactive voyages offer fun and adventure for families and swashbucklers of all ages. Come join our crew, take part in a pirate adventure, and enjoy festive...

Beach Bliss Third Row 3BR w/Ocean View L...

Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac, this third row from the ocean property is the ideal vacation rental for family and friends that appreciate spending time at the beach! This 3 Bedroom and 2.5 Bathroom home is comfortable and inviting and...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Morehead City Ferry Service

The Crystal Coast is best explored from the water, and Morehead City Ferry Service will take explorers to some of the most remote and beautiful corners of this long stretch of Southern Outer Banks shoreline. Launching from the heart of Downtown...

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.

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.

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...