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2026 Creswell History Guide

The Cottage on Hancock - entire historic...

This private historic bungalow (c. 1850) is located in the heart of historic downtown New Bern and steps away from shopping, dining, and the waterfront. The bungalow was originally a law office and sits on the property of the historic Coor-Cook...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
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...

Completely remodeled 3-bedroom house loc...

Appreciate a calming stay at this 3-bedroom home with tv's in every bedroom in James City {New Bern}. The striking home features two queen beds and one full bed, ideal for a restful nighttime. Guests can refresh in one of the two bathrooms, each...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...

New Bern Vacation Rental on Farm w/ Fire...

Feel the best of coastal North Carolina when you book this striking farmhouse! Exuding Southern hospitality and an fresh feel, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental offers the modest-town getaway you've been craving. When you're not strolling...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Bath, NC History

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690's led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away--at Ocracoke Inlet.

Cozy 2BR on Neuse River w/ Kitchen + Res...

Feel laid-back comfort at this striking 2 Bedroom Condo at Sandcastle Cove, located along the breathtaking waterfront in New Bern, North Carolina. Ideal for families or modest groups, this inviting getaway features a entirely equipped kitchen, a...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

The Somerset Place story officially began in 1785, when Josiah Collins I, Nathaniel Allen, and Dr. Samuel Dickinson, three NC residents and co-owners of the Lake Company, purchased 100,000 acres of overgrown and swampy land adjacent to Lake Phelps...