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Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pepsi Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Loft

2 Double Futons and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home

1880 historic home, fully modernized in historic downtown adjacent to Tryon Palace gardens/shops/cafe. Home is all about comfort, southern charm, modern amenities & has 4 gas fireplaces (living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms) a loft sleeps 3, eat in kitchen, beautifully furnished throughout. HDTV (2), high-speed Internet access included. All restaurants/taverns/cafes easily walkable as is waterfront/marina. Golf is plentiful, boaters have 2 public boat launches within 3/4 mile. There are 2 porches and lovely private fenced, landscaped backyard. Weather gets better & better after Labor Day, perfect for golfing, boating, fishing & biking. Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Cape Lookout Nat’l Seashore, ponies of Shackleford Banks and Carrot Island within 40 minutes drive. Bird watching at Croatan National Forest, NC Aquarium, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum all nearby. Come down, park the car, walk/bike everywhere, relax and be a townie for a week, month, season. Please take special note of pet restrictions. Weekly general cleaning for monthly rental is required and will be charged at time of reservation. Monthly rentals require damage protection by VRBO, this charge will be reflected in your final quote. Reservations that include the third floor loft have a minimal surcharge.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Canine<40 lbs, over 2 years old, fully continent
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If grill has been used, please clean for the next guests.
Kindly start a load of towels in the washer machine, but do not overload.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Violations of the no smoking rule or bringing pets without prior approval will result in the loss of security deposit.
Dogs may not exceed 40 lbs

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Bern

Located in New Bern, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Union Point Park, while Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Map
New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Union Point Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 15 min walk
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pinnix - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Freshwater Beer - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home located?

Located in the heart of New Bern, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tryon Palace, New Bern Civic Theatre and Pepsi Museum. Christ Church and New Bern Firemen's Museum are also within 10 minutes. New Bern Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Charming place. Responsive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay in New Bern

Beautiful historic home in downtown New Bern. We were surrounded by stunning paintings created by the host. It was the perfect location to enjoy all that the charming town of New Bern has to offer. Our host was very welcoming and accommodating. I highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

My husband and I visited New Bern to celebrate our anniversary. The home, location and town was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed being able to explore the town on foot and going for walks with our dog. Having an enclosed back yard and screened in porch met all our needs. Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of history in a great small town

We loved this historic home and its location for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is really cute and comfortable. The location is terrific. We would definitely stay again if visiting New Bern.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

Great location to downtown. If you like a historic home setting this is the place to stay. Also hostess has beautiful artwork throughout the home. Full kitchen and great outdoor seating areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, Perfect, Perfect

The beautiful house was just as described. It was the cleanest VRBO we have stayed in! Location is perfect! Couldn’t ask for a better stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Bern home

Great older house within walking distance of downtown. Clean, comfortable, very charming!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

There was plenty of room for those of us staying. It was nice having 2 sitting rooms to give the kids a little space of their own. It was perfectly located to everywhere we needed to be. Host was very accommodating, and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay

The Smith House was a very cozy home and the owner was excellent with quick communications. I wish we had more time in the home to enjoy the various amenities like the screened in back porch, fireplaces and firepit. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay!

We loved this property! Great location, super clean, comfortable beds! The house is actually quite large too - the pictures don't do it justice. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat guests, another great stay!

My husband and I plus our two found children had a wonderful stay at Kristine’s property. The house is in a great location, a short walk to downtown and right next to Tyron place. The house itself is beautifully decorated, including lots of stunning original artwork by the owner herself, we are looking forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy D., Huntersville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Home in a convenient location

We loved the charm of this older home and the location couldn’t have been better to access historic downtown New Bern!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for walking to all of the sites!

This is a lovely home within walking distance to restaurants, history and parks! The beds were super comfy. The kitchen is well stocked and the art work beautiful! We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dad, Daughters & Destinations

The location of this home was excellent to historic New Bern! The home has so much charming character. Every local we encountered was friendly & helpful. If you're looking to spend time in a very historic place, this should be on your list of places to visit & this home should be definitely considered. The host was very accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra U., Avon by the Sea NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Granddaughter’s christening

A special celebration was what brought us to New Bern (my granddaughter’s christening) was enhanced by a stay at a gorgeous Smith House. Hoping to stay at The Smith House again when visiting my son, daughter-in-law, and my beautiful granddaughter in New Bern.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and character!

My husband, our 2 little schipperkes and I spent 4 days in this wonderful, charming house in New Bern. The location is easily walkable to downtown New Bern plus a wonderful little breakfast spot as well as a wine bar. Bed was comfortable and everything we needed was there! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Weekend in New Bern

We had another fantastic weekend in New Bern. As always, Kippy’s home was just perfect. We appreciate the closeness to breweries and downtown- all within walking distance. The short drive to Atlantic Beach is also great! Thank you for sharing your New Bern Home with us once again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emotional Weekend

We were in town for my father’s memorial service. The location was exception- walking distance to downtown, places to eat and drink. The house was extremely comfortable, well appointed and comforting during an emotional weekend. The lovely setting and easy flow of the house allowed us to be together and be a respite for a difficult time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven

The property was very comfortable with all the character of home built in the early 1900's. There were great spaces to be together and also to break away for quiet time. The location was extremely convenient and walkable to downtown. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend in New Bern

We had another wonderful weekend in New Bern. The house is perfectly located for walking to eating, shopping and drinking. Kristina was very responsive when reaching out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, with wonderful art!

Beautiful art on the walls by the owner only enhanced the tranquility of the space! Worked great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic New Bern

Charming 1900 property with a space for everyone; living room, dining room, family room, outdoor seating. I believe it is the home of an artist, lots of paintings to admire. If you love old homes with character, this is the one for you!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristina Hammond

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English, French

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