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Little Queen on Craven

Come savor downtown life in historic New Bern! Little Queen on Craven was constructed in 1814. This beautiful two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Federal-Period home is ideal for a long weekend hideaway. Visit, relax, and discover! Whatever your motivation...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beachwalk 112, Oceanfront Condo in Pine ...

Come soak up the sun along the North Carolina Coast! Appreciate a fabulous vacation in this beachy 3-Bedroom, 3-Bath Oceanfront Condo! Spend hours leisurely calming on the beach, by the community pool, or around the grilling area when you stay at...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

3 bedroom home in coastal resort communi...

Have fun with the whole family at our freshly constructed Egrets Nest Cottage. Located in the resort neighborhood of Beaucoast. Conveniences are galore! Extensive outdoor community pool, recreation center, fire pits, pickleball courts, man-made...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Head to the very western edge of Emerald Isle to discover an iconic spot that’s been popular with longtime vacationers and locals alike – The Point. This informally named stretch of beach is where the borders of Emerald Isle ends, and...