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Coastal Cottage, walk to downtown Beaufo...

BRAND NEW Coastal Cottage in impressive Beaufort, NC. Take in the striking ambiance of this cozy oceanside town. A short walk or bicycle ride from shopping, eateries, the Maritime Museum (Blackbeard history), Old Burying Grounds, and wild horses of...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oceanfront listing highly rated! Linda's...

This beachfront duplex has everything to make this the best vacation ever! Recognized by Vacation Rental By Owner as premier host property, Linda's Lanai features a shared pool and hot tub, extended driveway for multiple cars or a boat, covered...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Pet Friendly, Oceanside Interior Home Pr...

HOME HIGHLIGHTS:Bed Linens and Bath TowelsCommunity Pool AccessElevatorFull-Size Washer/DryerGas GrilleGolf CartHot/Cold Outdoor ShowerOpen and Covered DecksPack'n PlayPet FriendlyPrivate PoolScreened PorchWifiDESCRIPTION:Scilly Cat... oops! No cats...

  • Emerald Isle
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 15
Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway - Crystal Coast

Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...

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.