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Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oriental, NC
- Sea Gate Marina
- Oriental Dog Park5 min drive
- New Bern Riverfront Convention Center47 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!
Oriental is all about slowing down and relaxing….and that’s what we hope you do at our turn-of-the-century home. Its been a place where our family has made memories for over50 years! Everyone who visits gets a sense that this home has been well loved and lived in….its NOT fancy but its comfortable and inviting. Whatever you do, DON’T RUSH…it's a small town built for long ambles, a bike ride or a little tennis or pickle ball….and of course Sailing. Oriental is the ”Sailing Capital of North Carolina”. The Neuse River is within site of our front porch.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Oriental
Located in Oriental, this holiday home is on a river. Sea Gate Marina and Sound of Freedom Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bayboro Community Park and Alliance Recreation Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Oriental, NC
What's nearby
- Oriental Dog Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 47 min drive - 56.8 km
- Pepsi Museum - 48 min drive - 57.4 km
- New Bern Grand Marina - 48 min drive - 57.4 km
- Croatan National Forest - 51 min drive - 31.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Brantley's Village Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Barcos Food Company - 12 min walk
- Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar - 9 min walk
- Village Food Emporium - 6 min walk
- Sea Shanty Restaurant
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Mary Sharpe
Our parents moved to Oriental in 1974 and created a home for all four of us kids as well as 10 grandchildren and now 14 great grandchildren (and growing we hope!) We spent every free moment there but particularly loved the Fourth of July Croaker Festival...Thanksgiving and Christmas. This home has lots and lots of memories and we'd love for you to build some there too!
What makes this property unique
One front screened porch (with rockers and swings) where you can sit and read or talk….our family loves early mornings and evenings there telling stories and reminiscing. You can see the River Neuse from that porch and get a good sense of what kind of wind is available for a sail… you might catch a whiff of the gardenias or other flowers in the garden depending on the time of year.
One back deck built around a Live Oak Tree where you can have a bite to eat.
Three bedrooms and two full baths….a king room….a queen bedroom and a bunk and twins room all sleeping 8 comfortably
One large dining that has been the scene of lots of Thanksgivings and family dinners of fried chicken….shrimp and oysters from the River and most importantly, LOTS of LIVELY conversation about everything you an imagine including religion AND politics…child-rearing and a little gossip about whoever is not there at the time….
One large Florida Room (thats a fancy name for the side family room) where we continue conversations after dinner and play games or watch a movie. We survived 39 years without much of a TV but agreed to add a big 54” flat screen last year for the enjoyment of our guests. Now we argue about whether its ”on” or ”off”! Enjoy some family time playing and talking and turn the TV on only if you run out of things to talk about! We also have internet if you really need to plug in to the world but try life in Oriental without it! You will love it!
One large kitchen which has produced some incredible meals and some other memorable times dying Easter Eggs and all of the things that families do in kitchens….again…think conversation and food!
One small breakfast room which holds the ”kids table” at Thanksgiving and other family dinners. Its small but we manage to get a lot of people around the table for breakfast or lunch shifts.
One living room which can be the quiet get-away place for those who need a little alone time for a nap
No parties/events allowed at this property
One back deck built around a Live Oak Tree where you can have a bite to eat.
Three bedrooms and two full baths….a king room….a queen bedroom and a bunk and twins room all sleeping 8 comfortably
One large dining that has been the scene of lots of Thanksgivings and family dinners of fried chicken….shrimp and oysters from the River and most importantly, LOTS of LIVELY conversation about everything you an imagine including religion AND politics…child-rearing and a little gossip about whoever is not there at the time….
One large Florida Room (thats a fancy name for the side family room) where we continue conversations after dinner and play games or watch a movie. We survived 39 years without much of a TV but agreed to add a big 54” flat screen last year for the enjoyment of our guests. Now we argue about whether its ”on” or ”off”! Enjoy some family time playing and talking and turn the TV on only if you run out of things to talk about! We also have internet if you really need to plug in to the world but try life in Oriental without it! You will love it!
One large kitchen which has produced some incredible meals and some other memorable times dying Easter Eggs and all of the things that families do in kitchens….again…think conversation and food!
One small breakfast room which holds the ”kids table” at Thanksgiving and other family dinners. Its small but we manage to get a lot of people around the table for breakfast or lunch shifts.
One living room which can be the quiet get-away place for those who need a little alone time for a nap
No parties/events allowed at this property
Languages:
English
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