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2026 Canoeing Guide

Double Up in Downtown New Bern!

Welcome to our impressive pair of homes, a unique and enchanting arrangement that offers the ideal setting for gatherings, celebrations, and memorable experiences with your adored ones. Our homes are located one mile from the heart of downtown...

  • New Bern
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

The Hideaway; Hot tub, Fire Pit, and Pat...

Hot tub! Campfire! Back Patio! 2 miles from public boat ramp at Brices Creek Recreation Area. 6 miles from downtown New Bern! The adjustable king bed in the master bedroom will make you feel right at home! The split floor plan accepts to complete...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Down East Canvas and Gallery

The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...

Little Queen on Craven

Come appreciate downtown life in historic New Bern! Little Queen on Craven was constructed in 1814. This striking two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Federal-Period home is ideal for a long weekend hideaway. Visit, relax, and discover! Whatever your...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Havelock, NC

While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...

Sunflower Smile

Sunflower Smile is a private lot in a wooded area with a big charming field in front of it. It is conveniently located 4 miles from the Havelock Walmart and the Cherry Point back gate. It is about 30-40 mins. from Emerald Isle or Atlantic Beach. The...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

The Mattamuskeet Refuge was established in 1934 and consists of 50,000 acres of water, marsh, timer and croplands in and around Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest natural lake in North Carolina.

The Pettigrew State Park, located off the main road in the small town of Creswell, is an idyllic mixture of nature, history, and recreation for the lucky visitors who stumble upon this relatively undiscovered treasure. Isolated and peaceful, the...