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Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property # 4247418

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 hunting and horse riding.
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New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

How much is parking at Charming, warm & tranquil historic downtown New Bern home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and comfortable home. Great location for walking to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
inviting - comfortable - very congenial host - everything and more than we could have asked for
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and just a few blocks to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thid propert was well appointed. The towels were especiallythirst ones. It was tranquil, spacious, inviting and served our needs quite well. Within walking distance of downtown New Bern and many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house provided the perfect setting for our adult family to come together from around the country/world. The house is as charming as the town and the location was ideal. Comfort, beauty, and well equipped. Quiet street yet walking distance to everything we might want. It was our second stay in the home and hopefully not our last.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

Robyn H.

We loved our stay in New Bern

Our Homeowners think of everything to provide a lovely stay . We enjoyed greatly & hope to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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

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

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

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

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

Hilary D.

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

Perfect Historical home

Loved everything about this house! Completely full of charm and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A W.

Wonderful location for a family weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this historic home within easy walking distance of downtown. What a treat to walk past the palace at night on our way back from dinner downtown. We had a great visit to New Bern!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

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

Cathy S.

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

Loved it

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah j., long beach

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

Beautiful Home

Well appointed home with all the comforts for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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

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

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

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