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Ocean Club S204, Soundfront Condo in Ind...

The Ocean Club Resort resonates with southern appeal. Constructed in the Charlestonian style of architecture, the open living space of the villas harmonizes with the excellent maritime environment. All villas have completely equipped kitchens, 1-2...

  • Indian Beach
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Amazing 3 BR House / Downtown New Bern /...

Appreciate a classy experience at this centrally-located place. This is a 2 story guesthouse located one block away from Tryon Palace. It is very walkable from all the nice eateries in downtown New Bern. It is newly remodeled and refreshed. All the...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
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...

Patty's Beach House, Oceanfront House in...

Patty's Beach House is a striking oceanfront home in the heart of Emerald Isle! With 6 roomy bedrooms and 4.5 baths there is plenty of room for the whole family! An elevator is available from the Ground Floor to Level 1 (elevator does NOT go the the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Kitty Hawk Kites

Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...

Emerald Isle Woods Park

Emerald Isle vacationers don’t have to venture too far to discover an entirely different coastal environment via the community’s newest park, Emerald Isle Woods Park. Located just off of Coast Guard Road, and only a few blocks away from...

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...