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Family & Pet Friendly Retreat

Let the anxiety of your life end and the adventure of vacation begin, the min. you pull into the drive way. Set away from the road and surrounded by trees this is the ideal coastal escape. Adorable 3 bedroom/2bath beach bungalow. Lots of space when...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
4BR Half-Duplex on Emerald Isle’s Ocea...

4BR, 2BA oceanfront duplex in Emerald Isle with King, Queen, 2 Doubles and 3 Twins. Linens supplied. Unwind on open and covered decks with ocean vistas, appreciate morning coffee or sunset, and take the private dune walkway to the beach. Ideal for...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
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...

Rx Pad, Soundfront House in Emerald Isle...

Need a prescription for some beachside rest and relaxation? Rx Pad is the place!This Oceanview 5 Bedroom, 3 Full & 1 Half bath Home is located on a very narrow part of the island on a SOUNDFRONT rear-key lot. Ocean and Sound vistas are striking from...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Island Express Ferry Service

Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

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...

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.