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Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern

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A dock extending into a calm body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.
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A covered patio area with two rocking chairs and a small table, surrounded by a white lattice fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pollocksville, NC
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Point Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern

Private country home 2 minute drive from The Trent River with a boat ramp and awesome fishing; 20 minute drive to historic Downtown New Bern, Birthplace of Pepsi Cola; 30 minute drive to beautiful Emerald Isle Beach and 30 minute drive to Camp LeJeune MCAS as well as CherryPoint MCAS! Plenty of space to park your boat or other TOYS!

Below is a link to Stillwater Kayaks located in New Bern as well as a link for boat rentals. Just put in the city and state where you want to rent your boat.
If you are looking for some fun it's an amazing adventure .

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g49389-d6716305-Reviews-Stillwater_Kayaks-New_Bern_North_Carolina.html

https://www.boatsetter.com/a/boat-rentals/search

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2787842vb
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 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

Pollocksville

Located in Pollocksville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Bern Grand Marina and Carolina Colours Golf Club. Isaac Taylor Garden and Sherwood Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Pollocksville, NC

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 17 min drive - 33.3 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 17 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Union Point Park - 17 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 18 min drive - 33.6 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 18 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 19 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trent Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Beverage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boston At The Bend - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Parker Farms - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Grilling Buddies - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Country Home within minutes drive from the Beach and Historic New Bern located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Croatan National Forest and within 16 miles (25 km) of Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre. Pepsi Museum and New Bern Firemen's Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Janeane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was cozy and relaxing with southern charm and easy access. A great place to get away from the worries of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you Janeane. We hope to be able to host you again in the future. Mike and Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was peaceful and quiet but close enough to town to get anything that was needed. Screened in porch was fantastic for sitting outside and enjoying nature. Hosts were quick to respond to any inquiries. I have family near by and will recommend the house to other family members that’s to visit her.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and would love to host your family members. Sincerely, Mike and Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great to work with. We will be booking in the future.
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
Thank you Michelle! Looking forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host were very nice and responsive when needed and everything overall was very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review. We hope to host you again next year. Happy holidays. Mike and Cheryl
Verified

8/10 Good

Erika Castro P.

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

Great place

Very nice stay
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Erika. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to stay with us again when you are in town.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so very clean and the host is kind. I believe they will continue to do their best to meet the needs of each and everyone of their guests and serve them well!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful to work with.
Stayed 123 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2025
Thank you Michelle. It was a pleasure having your guys there! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Halie S.

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

Great stay!

House was so pretty, owners were extremely nice & had a good peaceful trip
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope you are able to come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Cutest country home

We really enjoyed our stay. It was nice cozy and super quiet. Close drive to stores and downtown New Bern. Will def stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we do hope that you are able to return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel F.

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

Perfect get away

Very private and quiet very clean and felt right at home owners were great and fast replying
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Sooo glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you are able to come back to stay. Mike and Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

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

Great place

Everything was as described. Very nice area house was very comfortable. Will stay again when I need that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home and hope you are able to return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley b.

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

Hunting

This is the third year we've stayed here while down here hunting and we couldn't ask for a better place.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Quick stay

We liked that it was close to New Bern. It’s in the country. We had great communication to with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb 2025
Thank you Karen for your review! I contacted VRBO because the communication field was not working and they said it was on their end. I told them that I wanted to give you 5 stars and they said that they would take care of it. I apologize that it was not revised. We hope that you are able to come back in the future Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Cottage get away

Great stay at this 3 bedroom cottage. We would definitely stay again. It was exactly what I expected a quiet cottage to go to to spend time with my family. Nicely located to tourist areas but not in the hustle of it all.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to come back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very easty to get to Emerald Isle, New Bern, other various locations. We loved how quiet the area at the cottage was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Weekend end stay

We loved staying here. It was exactly as described. We played corn hole in the front yard and visited the local fishing spot by the boat ramp in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay! And we hope you were able to get to the Air Show and enjoy all the attractions! They put on an amazing show! Thank you and we hope you decide to visit again Mike and Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelic O.

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

Perfect family stay

Perfect family stay. Had everything you could need. Would recommend. Hosts were very easy to get a hold of if you needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit and hope you will be able to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

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

Perfect for family

This house had everything we needed including dishes, pots and pans, and laundry detergent. Everything was clean and tidy and the hosts were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you are able to stay with us again. Mike and Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric s.

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

Very good

My family stayed here to visit relatives nearby and this was a nice house and quiet area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We are so glad that they enjoyed their stay. We hope that they are to stay at our vacation rental again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley b.

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

Awesome

The stay was great, we had no complaints!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2022
Thank you Ashley 😊 so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

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

Very nice family home!

Easy check-in. Very clean, family friendly home. We really loved the Christmas tree, it made our stay feel warm and festive. This home had everything we needed. Will stay here again, next time we are in town!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love for you to come back to stay again. Merry Christmas 🎅
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Nice stay in North Carolina

Nice place and very clean. It was in the location that I wanted to be. Host was pleasant and kind. I will rent it again if I am in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2022
Thank you. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you and your family are able to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Peaceful Vacation

We rented this house for a weekend to fish in the Trent River. Very close to the river and plenty of parking for vehicles and boats. The house was clean and owners quick to respond to any questions. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future. Mike and Cheryl
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pollocksville, nc

Very clean, well equipped. Had a variety of ganes for a rainy day. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you are able to come back again. Mike and Cheryl.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

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

Quiet Country Getaway

Quiet little house in the country spacious and clean. Hosts were very quick with communication and very welcoming. The house is about 20 minutes from Tryon Palace and the Birthplace of Pepsi. Great location and a charming getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
We just realized that we had not responded to your review. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope we are able to host you again in the future.

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