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Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Point Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3rd Floor Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

First Floor Full Bath Connected to Master

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern

Welcome to our spacious 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath waterfront river retreat on Brices Creek—perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. You'll love the large acre lot in the outskirts of town with its own private dock, and location less than 10 minutes (5 mi) from the popular Historic Downtown New Bern and home of Pepsi. 2 miles to airport, 1 mile to Amelia Grove.

We are excited to host your family for your relaxing family get-away with the comfort of home and proximity to downtown for nighttime adventures. Walk around the City of New Bern and look for all the Bear statues (0ver 100 Bears), or just enjoy a stroll down the river front in New Bern, right off the bridge. For a unique dining experience, try lunch at one of the many local restaurants, or dining on one of the waterfront restaurants in New Bern facing the marina.

Situated on a private acre lot, this home offers a scenic view Brices Creek. From the back lawn, you'll enjoy fishing right off the dock or watching other boaters or water skiers pass by. The boat launch is just around the bend across from the corner gas station, Merchant’s Grocery, for your kayaks or boats & an ice cream stand next door.

The home features a screened porch on the back with a laundry room and three levels, so it offers the perfect space for quality family time as well as separate spaces with a full bath on each floor. We offer two comfy living rooms, one on the 1st and 2nd floors, each with its own HDTV, so you can divide your indoor time if you just want to relax and watch your favorite shows. There are also several games to choose from for a family game night & toys/books for the young & the wise. The kitchen is fully equipped with keurig, coffee maker, crock pot, & pots/pans/baking dishes/utensils. Run the dishwasher for convenience & enjoy a new fridge/dishwasher & stove. Kayaks & washer/dryer available spring/summer/fall.

If in vacation mode, travel a day (45 min) to Atlantic Beach/Emerald Isle and go to the Aquarium with the kids, or visit the Big Rock Landing, where they have an annual fishing tournament, pirates festivals, and several top-notch waterfront restaurants. You'll find several top golf courses, walking trails, and kayak rentals within a 20 min. radius. In the evenings, you can sit by the fire and visit with your family and friends or head downtown for fresh local seafood.

Please keep in mind:
This property is a house, built in 1984 with many nice updates, but it is to be occupied by our guests only. Despite being outside of town, there are full residences nearby that require quiet hours from 9:30pm until 8:00am. Please be respectful to neighbors and honor this as a vacation home, not a place for outdoor reunions or large celebrations. Although we do not allow pets, there are other places close by with fenced in yards that surely will accommodate your fur babies.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking is only allowed outside.
There’s a long driveway for plenty of parking so please don’t park on the grass.
Towels can be left on the 1st floor near laundry room but leave beds and linens on beds for the professional cleaners.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5064192vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Bern

Located in New Bern, this holiday home is on the waterfront. New Bern Civic Theatre and B'nai Sholem Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Croatan National Forest. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Union Point Park - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Tryon Palace - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 10 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Waterfront River House on Brices Creek, New Bern located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Croatan National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of New Bern Riverfront Convention Center and Union Point Park. New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center and Isaac Taylor Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This location was perfect for staying in New Bern, NC for our son’s wedding. The back yard was so relaxing on the water with a firepit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! I’m so glad you enjoyed the relaxing waterfront views.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmi Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed a weekend away fishing in the beautiful river! Even though the weather wasn’t the best we still had a great time! Will be booking this annually for our Newbern fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Excellent. We appreciate that you enjoyed your stay and fishing trip and are looking forward to your return stay with a discount provided to return guests in appreciation of your genuine review.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sally R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very disappointed. Reviews were very good so we decided to book. Home and grounds are not well kept. Owner was very nice when we reached out to them as there were no bath towels in any bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thanks for the feedback. We aim for top personal experience and apologize this didn't meet your expectations. We hire a private lawn service that comes every two weeks- and you were our first spring guest so much to do. The towels were all left in the first floor linen closet. The cleaners do this to simplify the turnovers since changing out bedding and sheets takes time. We took your feedback and started leaving towels on each floor. Hopefully, the view and accommodations were top notch as with other feedback we have received. The kayaks and waterfront tend to be the main focus for vacations. Sorry you didn't enjoy the stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED our time! Location is beyond beautiful and so relaxing! Not only is the home right on the water, but the surrounding area itself is just as perfect! Very close to down town area of New Bern, yet secluded enough for our own private retreat! The kayaks the owners provided were a huge hit, and we enjoyed having a fire almost nightly! Each morning we would sit either on the balcony of the 2nd floor or right down by the water and enjoyed our coffee, over looking beautiful Brices Creek. We love being outside and there is so much space outside in the back and the front. I can't express how much we truly loved being on the water! We didn't even need to reach out to the owners at all during our week stay because everything was provided that we needed! We couldn't have asked for more! Prior to our arrival any questions we did have we answered immediately and owners were helpful and honest most importantly! We are a family of 7, the 5 kiddos ranging from 9-21, and we had plenty of space for all of us, with the house having 3 levels, it was perfect! We would highly recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Awesome Tara! We are super excited that your family vacation was top notch! I’m glad we were able to buy new kayaks knowing that it was going to be important for your kids to enjoy time in the water. We welcome you back any time. 😃
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay and easy to follow instructions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was in a great location, nice neighborhood and convenient to downtown. We did a 45 minute drive to Atlantic beach for a day trip.Back yard was amazing! Great views !!House had lots of room to spread out, 2 living areas and deck off second floor was great place to relax and take in surroundings.Large back yard was so nice, played corn home and did a lot of fishing. House came with kayaks and we brought a few more and spent a lot of time exploring the waterway.Kitchen was well equipped with all we needed and host was quick to reply with and questions or concerns we had.Would for sure recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful overall experience during our stay in New Bern. The property was absolutely perfect for my wife and I, our two adult sons and soon to be daughter in-law. We absolutely loved the layout of the home with multiple living spaces, two large patios one enclosed on main level one open above overlooking Brices Creek, good sized well stocked kitchen and a large kitchen table for the entire family also looking out to the beautiful private back yard and Brices Creek. Bed rooms and bathrooms were spread nicely throughout the three stories for privacy and beds were all very comfortable. The entire outdoor property was beautiful and the very private back yard with lots of water front, dock and fire pit was one of our families favorites. Location was perfect for visiting the historic town of New Bern and our many other adventures throughout our stay, and close to any needs we had for groceries, etc. Our check-in/check-out process was super easy and wonderful communication with the owners when we had any questions about the surrounding area, resturaunts, etc. A Big thanks to Jen & Ken for a great experience, we truly enjoyed the home and would highly recommend to friends and family. Sincerely, Justin & Wendy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location for a relaxing waterfront vacation. Convenient location. Close to downtown New Bern and Croatan National Forest trailhead. Easy, 50 minute, drive to the coast for a day trip. Comfortable beds. Stocked kitchen and baths. Would stay here again. Our multigeneration family stayed here for 4 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thank you for the excellent review! We appreciate you and welcome you back any time.

About the host

Hosted by Jen & Ken

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Were southern Yankees since we moved from upstate New York years ago to Raleigh, North Carolina and more recently to atlantic beach. We enjoy traveling to see our son & his family in Marseille, France, a daughter in Denver, CO, A daughter & her husband in Charlotte and our daughter & grandson in Morehead City.

Why they chose this property

The Lilliput homes are all nestled along the river front for true water enjoyment yet close enough for a 10 minute drive into town to walk around New Bern & see the sights. It’s 4 miles from the local airport and 45 minutes to Atlantic Beach & Pine Knoll Shores so you can take a day trip to the aquarium.

What makes this property unique

You’ll love the ambiance of this rustic river front home on Bruce’s Creek. Summer & fall will bring motor boats and paddleboarders throughout the day and fishermen in the afternoons. Our family loves the separate living areas when we have younger children so we can play family games or enjoy quiet time. Three levels, each with a full bath provide ample room for privacy.

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