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Outlook - 2nd row w/ amazing views - dog...

Welcome to Outlook in Emerald Isle!Escape to our comfortable second-row beach bungalow where simplicity meets serenity. Located in the heart of Emerald Isle, this family-friendly getaway offers striking ocean vistas and simple access to the sandy...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
1st-floor condo with outdoor pool, tenni...

Feel a laid-back coastal escape when you book this superb, first-floor condo in Emerald Isle! Located on the beautiful coast of North Carolina, Emerald Isle features pristine beaches and azure ocean waters that beckon visitors year-round. Visitors...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 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...

Impeccable Oceanview Home with elevator,...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Sunday to Sunday2 RefrigeratorsBed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessFull-Size Washer/DryerOutdoor Blackstone GriddleGolf CartHot TubOcean ViewPrivate Pool (heated w/add’l cost)Sunday to SundayWiFi throughout Home...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 16
J Chalk Designs

Discover a treasure or two to serve as a timeless reminder of your getaway to the Crystal Coast with a visit to one of the most unique jewelry stores in the Carteret County region, J Chalk Designs. Specializing in fine pieces that are truly one of a...

The impressively grand Tryon Palace is easily one of New Bern's most famous local attractions. With a central location on the outer edges of downtown, and bordering acres of riverfront, this historical recreation of a late 1700s governor's palace...

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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...

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.