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Front St. Waterfront Cottage with Privat...

The only true waterfront rental home with water vistas from nearly every room and a private dock, 10 steps from your door! Very calming and natural decor-everything blends in with the striking water that is just steps from your back door. When you...

  • Beaufort
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
The Beachcomber- Stunning Oceanfront Hom...

Discover the ultimate coastal getaway at The Beachcomber in Pine Knoll Shores. This striking beachfront home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, showcasing impressive ocean vistas from nearly every room. With not just one, but two full-size kitchens...

  • Pine Knoll Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 13
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...

Welcoming beach home, steps to beach and...

Savor this enchanting 4-bedroom, 5-bath home. Every room features an en-suite bathroom (3 full, 2 half). The backyard provides ample space for Fido to roam and a deck ideal for alfresco grilling. The light-filled interior exudes a casual ambiance...

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

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.