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Sound Of The Sea West 402, Oceanfront Co...

Sound of the Sea West 402 is a fourth-floor oceanfront getaway offering the ideal blend of comfort, vistas, and location. This well appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo sits directly on the shoreline, delivering amazing, unobstructed vistas of the...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Beaufort Star!

New to Vacation Rental By Owner, but you’ll see tons of good reviews on Airbnb for the same property. Guests will savor the clean and modern feel of this single story home with an open layout. Conveniently located near the historic downtown...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

Walk to Shore: Atlantic Beach Condo w/ P...

Free WiFi | Community Game Room | Near Fishing ChartersGet the most out of your next Coastal Carolina getaway when you stay at this Atlantic Beach vacation rental! With on-site pool access and a convenient location just a short walk from sandy...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
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...

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.

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...