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Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!

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Exterior
This is the front entry from the driveway. The trellis is covered with Wisteria
Neuse river in the morning. Looking north

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12283.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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New Bern, North Carolina
  • Tryon Palace
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

bunk room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

en suite bathroom master

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!

Summary:
This is the number one rated vacation rental in New Bern.
New hot tub 4/24
waterfront, home in the historic Riverside District! Located on 1/2 acre on the banks of the Neuse River, this 3050 sqft 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. Sleeps 12, Unwind with your loved ones on the natural stone patio. Whether you spend your days lounging on the shore or casting your line off our brand new 126' dock. This is what vacations are made of. We host many wedding parties and families due to our central location to wedding venues.

The Space:
Enjoy the beautiful views from the window filled sunroom or wide open kitchen. Everywhere you look is a view of gorgeous gardens with the beautiful water beyond.
5 minute walk to Mayola wedding venue.
Great place for the wedding party or family of the bride and groom.

Guest Access:
3 kayaks available for your use .
If you head north from the house there is a peaceful, scenic estuary around the bend!

The Neighborhood:
Historic Riverside District of New Bern
A 24 minute walk to historic downtown shops, sights and restaurants.
A charming stroll through beautiful historic homes along the way.

Getting Around:
We have parking for 4 cars in the driveway and free street parking. Very quiet street with interesting things to see.
The National cemetery, created after the Civil War, is 5 minute walk.
Old time hardware store around the corner for all your fishing gear needs.

Other Things to Note:
Brand new dock!

We also have a playroom in the garage with lots of games for the kids and adults. It has a rollup door and a great view. (great for rainy days)

BBQ instructions

I hope you are as excited about this BBQ as I am. If you just need to cook some hotdogs and hamburgers, use the gas grill on the right side. But if you are true Grill master,
Please enjoy the smoky flavor of the wood pellet grill on the left.
Please be a responsible griller and clean the grill when you’re finished.
We keep a bin of wood pellets in the play room. If the bin is empty you can purchase more pellets at Lowes or Walmart.
I have attached the instructions. Please read thru to familiarize yourself with the grill.

Dave

Property manager

David
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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 (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please keep all pets off the furniture and beds. There will be an additional cleaning fee if pet hair is found on furniture or beds.

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

About the area

New Bern

Located in New Bern, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park, while New Bern Firemen's Museum and Tryon Palace are cultural highlights.
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New Bern, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 5 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Famous Subs & Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeard's Triple Play Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little piece of heaven in your own back yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little piece of heaven in your own back yard! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of B'nai Sholem Temple, New Bern Firemen's Museum and Tryon Palace. Pepsi Museum and New Bern Civic Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

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

A bit of paradise..

Beautiful house and property, right on the Neuse River. Lots of space for six of us, every amenity provided. Loved the coffee bar, hot tub, game room, and ability to spread out and grab a quiet spot for R and R. Extremely convenient to the Maola at Riverside (wedding/event venue)....we were able to walk from the house to the venue.Dog park within easy walking distance as well...and even into town (one mile)...Would definitely book again the next time in town to visit family..Very easy check in/out and communication with David...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

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

An excellent option for some R&R

The setting was very nice and precisely as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

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

Listing Title appropriate!

Beautiful house, with a gorgeous view! We were a group of 5 in town for Distinctly Bronze East. This house is only about 5 minutes from the convention center, which gave us more time to relax. We stayed in one night to cook dinner and enjoy the hot tub after a long day of practice. The kitchen was fully equipped, and the beds were comfortable. Also, I can't say this enough - Incredible view! We're looking forward to hopefully having this place again next year, as it was absolutely perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

The house and property are lovely. Very convenient to shopping and restaurants. Loved the wonderful view of the river from both inside the house and by the dock. Our trip was a girls play date and therapy session. The Golden girls loved every minute of this vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

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

Wonderful Family Stay (again!)

We like to stay at this lovely property when visiting my parents who live in New Bern. The kids are always excited to return as they love the bunk room, the play space in the garage and the backyard. My husband and I love waking up and enjoying our coffee with beautiful panoramic views of the water. Always a joy to return to this special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

Engagement weekend

Beautiful home. Perfect location. Son proposed to a young lady from new Bern and the house was close to her parents home. Great weekend. Will rent home again hopefully for the wedding!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

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

Family thanksgiving annual celebration

This home has a spectacular view over the Nurse river with glorious light and natures colors We do this event every year and this home is now our undivided favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn M.

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

Son was getting married in New Bern

Beautiful house, which had all the comforts of home. Views of the river were gorgeous?
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Brad White

We had an incredible stay here on the Neuse River…. Incredible sunrises and great relaxation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Family wedding in New Bern

This house was amazing! Comfortable and clean. Beds were comfortable, linens were soft. Enjoyed the patio, dock, kayaks, fire place and fire pit, and hot tub. It was a sweet time with my children celebrating my niece’s wedding in New Bern. The proximity to down town was very convenient. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Riverfront Weekend

We stayed here for my niece's wedding and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in the New Bern area. Great bonus was after booking, we found out that the wedding venue was just a 10-minute walk from the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Labor Day

Fabulous setting in a beautiful home, with all of the amenities. Our second visit. Would ove to have many more!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney P.

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

Great family stay

We had twelve people of many ages and this house was a great fit. The river and view are beautiful. It's so nice to be able to kayak right from your backyard. The kitchen is well stocked for all kinds of cooking and everything was in good working order.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn F.

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

Perfect family house.

Our family called it the river house. It was a perfect place for our family reunion. We loved gathering in the large kitchen which looked over the water. We will book again if we have another reunion in New Bern !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Family getaway

The property and owners are fantastic! Everything is as advertised, it’s a perfect place for a family to relax and enjoy the views!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

AMAZING Weekend

We had a wonderful wedding weekend. Thank you to David for helping to make our family so comfortable and blessed. Our well appointed and spacious accommodations were a big hit, not to mention the fantastic view, lush manicured yard, fun (and very safe) dock, and gourmet kitten. We lacked for nothing and enjoyed everything.!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Best place to stay in New Bern

The house was clean upon arrival and well stocked. The view from the back of the house is stunning. We enjoyed taking sunrise and sunset photos. If you are looking for the perfect place to stay in New Bern, stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie K.

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

The perfect getaway!

David has thought of everything to make a well stocked rental for a memorable stay. The view was incredible and the house was cozy and charming. New Bern is such a fun town with shopping, great restaurants and an interesting museum. 10/10 would stay again and recommend to friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful House

What a great house. Perfect for a family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

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

Waterfront Serenity!

This place was everything as advertised and completely lovely. Our family had an awesome time, and although it was rainy and cold one day, we managed to get one of the kayaks out at one point. Plenty of space for 3 couples and 3 kids. Really an awesome place and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbi M.

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

Home away from home

This was the third time we stayed here for our family vacation. We love it. It’s so relaxing. The house is beautiful and the view is amazing. Can’t beat the location. Close to everything. We will be returning next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Family vacation

Perfect accommodations and location. Beautiful property and home, with serene outlook on the river. Hope to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie B., Poolesville, MD

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

Gorgeous!

We were in town for a long weekend with some friends and family. This house is stunning with all of the amenities. Great location - 5 minute drive to downtown New Bern. The back yard, dock and river are simply gorgeous! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

Excellent

Clean, excellent communication and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by David

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We have recently relocated from California. We bought this home to be our retirement home. But its become so popular as a vacation rental we decided to live in a deferent home.

Why they chose this property

Its all about the river front location and the surrounding gardens. The river is a mile across and smooth as glass in the mornings. and sometimes all day. There is no current, so its like a huge lake. The sunrise is incredible!

What makes this property unique

Extra large sunroom and newly remodeled kitchen. the View from all rooms is incredible. The house is very isolated from any neighbors. the Privacy is great.

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English

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