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Waterfront Retreat

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View from the canal of the home.
Front corner of house as seen from next to the water.
Beautiful and relaxing large screened porch with dining table and seating area.
Lots of seating to gather and enjoy your friends and family.
Large open kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Retreat

Welcome to your peaceful half acre waterfront retreat with a boat slip and dock in the beautiful residential River Bend Community minutes from historic New Bern. Relax on the large, screened, covered porch overlooking the Trent River Canal or inside in front of the gas fireplace if you are feeling like a cozy day. Enjoy all the comforts of home with a gourmet kitchen, smart TV’s, fully equipped laundry room, 2 sleeping suites with Q beds and attached bathrooms with walk-in showers and the spacious upstairs loft room with 2 additional queen beds. The den area to the left of the living room has an additional queen pull out sofa.
Launch right of the dock with your boat or kayak to explore the area, fish or head into New Bern for dinner. Head to Atlantic Beach (only 36 miles away!) Visit the birthplace of Pepsi or the first Governor’s seat of NC, Tyron Palace. 2 kayaks and life jackets available for your use. Plenty of parking for your vehicles and trailer in the circular driveway.

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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

Adults only
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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
Strip any used beds and 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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3182234vb
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

About the area

New Bern

New Bern is home to this holiday home. Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Union Point Park.
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New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Union Point Park - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 16 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 15 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saltwater Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat located?

Situated in New Bern, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Goshen Medical Center New Bern, Tryon Palace and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace. New Bern Civic Theatre and Pepsi Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deloris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
......Everything was greatHost welcome and amenities was excellence
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you Deloris. That is what we strive for!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Thank you so much - perfect girls trip !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
We are so glad everything went well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful home very clean and had everything there like it was our home.. the screened in porch was amazing and the view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you for your kind words Linda. We appreciate you choosing our place for your stay and would welcome your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

Annual fishing trip

Had a great time as always!! Great place with awesome neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Thanks for staying with us again Joe! We appreciate you and your crew choosing us. I heard you caught a bunch of fish!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equiped kitchen, spacious living and dining area, close to groceries, Moore's BBQ, downtown New Bern. We were very comfortable. Enjoyed the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us JoAnne. We would welcome you again and appreciate how well you took care of everything.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire house was as advertised - clean and well stocked. The gas fireplace did not work but was most likely a bad remote control. The screened porch was a wonderful place to relax and watch some fish jump in the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
It was a bad remote and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. You are guests we'd love to have stay again and we also appreciate how well you treated our space.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IRIS G.

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

Spacious, Modern Accommodations

The property met expectations--safe neighborhood, clean and modern interior. I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was VERY welcoming and comfortable. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the beautiful neighborhood and canal . Our beds were comfortable , the kitchen had everything we needed and more . It was stocked as well as any home would be . The home was tastefully decorated and very clean . The neighborhood was quiet and safe feeling . We especially enjoyed the screened in patio and the deck each morning with our tea . New Bern was a new experience for us and we absolutely loved the town and plan to return . Atlantic beach was a quick 25-30 min drive from the home which we also enjoyed part of an afternoon at . Our family of 5 were there to attend our eldest son's graduation from ECU , the drive was esp quiet and easy to the home to escape the very crowded town of Greenville , this was also another plus for us . We felt very blessed to have found this vrbo .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
We appreciate you choosing our place for your stay in the New Bern area. You treated our home with respect and communicated well. We would love to have you stay again if you are ever in the area!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

Fishing trip

Everything went well, house was great in a great location. Very clean and well stocked with essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us Joe. You were great guests and we'd love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

New Bern Family Reunion

We had a family reunion in New Bern and were looking for a nice play to stay for our trip. We now have a new standard for vacation rentals going forward. This place was perfect! Clean, spacious and the amenities were fantastic! If we ever visit the area again we would definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
We loved having you and your family and would happily host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W.

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

New Bern home base

Property is fantastic and set up for an enjoyable stay. The bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms provide privacy for guests in a family. The kitchen and living area are open for a family gathering. The was immaculately clean. The owners were a pleasure and very communicative. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2024
Kristine took great care of our place. We'd welcome her back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmi Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property! Very spacious kitchen, living room, bedrooms and bathrooms! I loved how it was very well stocked with essentials, and not the cheap stuff! They had extras if you were in need! We brought our own boats to go fishing! Easy tie up and access to dock and boat lift! We will be back! 10/10 Highly Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Thank you for your review Jimmi. We love taking care of our guests and are very glad it shows!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deloris J.

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

excellence

This property fit our family perfectly. The property was spacious enough for our family to spread out and be comfortable. We really enjoyed the outside space as well as the inside space. Being able to look out and see the water was a added bonus and we really appreciated that. We are so glad the property was available.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
We loved having your family stay. You were excellent guests and we would be happy to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Girls Weekend 2023

The space was perfect for our needs. Each lady had her own bed. The ample living space was comfortable. The screened porch was lovely. Quiet neighborhood, conveniently located outside of downtown New Bern.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Comfortable stay!

My family and extended family, party of 8, stayed for a week. I can say enough about how easy it was to feel at home here. The home is spacious, well appointed, and clean. We were there over the Christmas holiday so we actually used the kitchen a few times. It was helpful to have common spices and an abundance of cooking tools to make it easy. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will return when in New Bern area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
We appreciate you and your family staying and would welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Well Stocked home

We found this home to be comfortable, peaceful and just what we needed. We were in town for a funeral and we completely enjoyed the screened in back area for morning coffee and evening chats. The weather was perfect and we had plenty of room to all hang out. They thought of everything in this house! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

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

2023 White Family Reunion

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your home. My parents who are in their 80's did not have to climb steps and the location was spacious and very clean. This is definitely a location I would use again for family events in the New Bern area. This beats an hotel stay any day of the week. Thank you for sharing you home. We were well please with all your amenities and your quick responses to our needs. Bonnie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
We appreciate your feedback and loved sharing our home with you. We'd definitely welcome you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Will was a great guest we would love to have stay again!

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