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Quiet 3BR Retreat | Screened Porch + Pet...

Peaceful Page offers a comfortable and economical Emerald Isle stay with plenty of room for families to settle in.This 3-bedroom, 2-bath upstairs duplex features a roomy kitchen and living area, a screened porch for calming outdoors, and the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pebble Beach C-307, Almost Oceanfront Co...

Recent Upgrades:- Granite countertops- Kitchen cabinetry- New dishwasher and sink- New range- New 55" TV in the family area- New queen bed in the master bedroom- New sliders in the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms- New Beverage cooler- Balcony with new counter...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Cheery coastal condo with balcony, AC, W...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Savor an Atlantic Beach getaway at this sunny Southwinds condo! Boasting on-site beach access and a suite of complex amenities, this two-bedroom condo is the ideal choice for a...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

North Carolina History Center

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.

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...