Visitors who need a convenient place to stay while passing through the New Bern area, or who need a launching point for exploring the historic downtown region and neighboring sites, can stay at the nicely located Holiday Inn Express New Bern. Situated along Business US Highway 17, (and just off the main highway which bypasses the town), this hotel is close to restaurants, grocery stores, and even shopping malls, for the convenience of tired travelers.
Guests will be just 10-15 minutes away from the downtown area, where cool and historic sites like Tryon Palace and the Birthplace of Pepsi Museum can be found, but it is also close to the more commercial section of the city, where a range of shopping centers, chain restaurants, and other services are located. Visitors can relax at the outdoor pool and fitness center, utilize the business center and free parking at their leisure, and can even enjoy a hot daily breakfast at the breakfast bar, before retiring to the sweetly appointed rooms. (Individual room amenities include flat screen TVs, pull-out sofas, mini-fridges and microwaves, free Wi-Fi, and high-pressure showerheads in the bathrooms.) Comfortable and accommodating, the Holiday Inn Express New Bern is a solid choice for visitors who prefer the outskirts of the downtown area.
The aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a top rated attraction for Crystal Coast visitors of all ages. A fascinating destination for kids and adults alike, the sprawling coastal facility, located along the Bogue Sound on Roosevelt Drive, is an impressive collection of typical North Carolina coastal species, rare aquatic residents, and hands-on activities that will surely garner a full morning or afternoon of off-the-beach adventure.
The Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized "Celebration Pottery" works in addition to thousands of inspired and unexpected pieces, contributed by artists from around the state.
Shag-A-Way is a beautiful oceanfront home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, all on one level. Located on the western end of Emerald Isle, it's convenient to shopping, eateries, and the bicycle path. The home features a roomy and attractively decorated great room with striking ocean vistas, and a completely outfitted kitchen with all the basics you’ll need. Unwind and savor the 65" Intelligent TV in the great room or step out onto the sizable oceanfront deck, which offers both covered and open seating areas.Eastern Side of the Home:Bedroom 1: Queen bed, TV, and direct access to the oceanfront deck.Bedroom 2: Two single beds.Bedrooms 1 and 2 share a hall bath with a walk-in shower.Western Side of the Home:Bedroom 3: Queen bed, TV, and direct access to the oceanfront deck.Bedroom 4: One single bed and a bunk bed (3 singles in total).Bedrooms 3 and 4 share a hall bath with a tub/shower.There is also a convenient half bath located near the kitchen.Rental Details:Linens (linens, bath towels, kitchen towels) included. Starting 2025- beds will be made upon arrival. Rents Saturday to SaturdayNo Smoking / No Family AnimalsThis home is ideal for a calming beach hideaway!
- Emerald Isle
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8