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The Bedloe: Cozy Beach Cottage

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Saturday to SaturdayBed Linens and Bath Towels IncludedCharcoal GrillePack-n-playBeach Cart2-min. walk to the beach accessFenced-in Pool shared with the other side of the duplexHigh Speed WiFiFull Size Washer DryerReverse Floor Plan...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sea Castle West, Oceanfront Duplex in Em...

Sea Castle West is an economical 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Oceanfront duplex (west side) with amenities for comfort and convenience including an Interior Connecting Door if renting with Sea Castle East.Covered porch and deck furnishings. High Speed...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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...

4 Mi to Radio Island Beach: Family Cotta...

BBQ Ready | 3 Mi to Island Express Ferry Service | Great Area for FishingSet sail for an memorable stay at this Beaufort vacation rental, where history and ocean breezes blend seamlessly! Watch the wild horses gallop along the shoreline, discover...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 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...

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...