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Martini Time – Your Relaxed Beach Escape Awaits!Kick back and settle into a modern, coastal townhome made for chill vibes and memory-making. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the patio or winding down after a beach day, Martini Time is...

  • Atlantic Beach
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Neuse River Retreat

Welcome to our striking 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom riverfront home, ideal for a calming hideaway or a fun-filled vacation. Located along the handsome Neuse River and surrounded by lush, wooded scenery, this roomy 3,100 sq ft property offers the ideal...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 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...

Dog-friendly coastal home with enclosed ...

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.Welcome to your ideal hideaway in Beaufort, NC! This gorgeous dog-friendly home is designed for families and adventure seekers alike, offering a enchanting blend of comfort and...

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

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

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...

The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.