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Anchor Management, Soundside House in Be...

-Sound side, yet walkable 450ft/ 2 min google walk to the beach.-Sound side and walkable 0.1 mil/ 3 min google walk to 13th street launch charming Summer Sunsets over Bogue SoundOne block walk to the beach and one block walk to the Sound side. Savor...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Beach Dreams West, Oceanfront Duplex in ...

Beach Dreams West is really a dream come true for a family of beach goers! This 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath Oceanfront Duplex is the ideal place to spend a getaway in Emerald Isle. High Speed Wireless Internet Access Included! Water Softener! The ocean vistas...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 4 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...

Pollock Cottage in Atlantic Beach, NC (O...

Located along the Atlantic Beach coastline, this six-bedroom, three-bath beachfront home offers the ideal blend of appeal, and comfort. With private beach access just steps away, and sweeping dune vistas, this coastal getaway is an ideal escape for...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
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.