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3BR Condo – Resort Amenities | Pool, F...

3 Bedrooms | 2 BathsThis comfortable condo offers flexible sleeping arrangements with a King bed, Queen bed, and 2 Twin beds. Linens are supplied with beds made prior to arrival for a hassle-complimentary check-in experience.Appreciate a entirely...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanside Home with Elevator in Atlantic...

Welcome to Once Upon A Tide, a modern 4-bedroom, 3-bath home ideally located within walking distance of beach access. This modern getaway features a cavernous open living room, ideal for entertaining and family gatherings. The sleek, modern kitchen...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
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...

charming coastal dog friendly home near ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Escape to the striking coastal town of Emerald Isle, NC, and stay at this enchanting dog-friendly home just a stone's throw away from the ocean. This family-friendly getaway...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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...

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.

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...

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...