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Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
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, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, New Bern National Cemetery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pepsi Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪6 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

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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

Property # 3281026vb
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

About the area

New Bern

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Riverside Historic District, a neighbourhood in New Bern. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Union Point Park, while New Bern Firemen's Museum and Tryon Palace are cultural highlights.
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New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • New Bern National Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Bern Firemen's Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tryon Palace - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • New Bern Civic Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬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).

How much does it cost to stay at Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little piece of heaven in your own back yard! on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$847, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Little piece of heaven in your own back yard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Located in Riverside Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of New Bern National Cemetery and B'nai Sholem Temple. New Bern Firemen's Museum and Craven Arts Council & Gallery Bank of the Arts are also within 2 miles (3 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. 36 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay, might become an annual trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect . Was able to have my sons rehearsal dinner in backyard . Everyone loved it .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay for our daughter’s wedding in New Bern. Great location as the reception was at the Maola. Clean and comfortable with breathtaking water views! Many memories made with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and entire property are just fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Amazing Stay!

Was absolutely wonderful!!!! House is a home run !!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnelle S.

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

Comfortable and Peaceful

This place as everything needed to relax and enjoy. Communication was good with owner. Family is considering renting this property again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

A great reunion weekend

We stayed in this beautiful home for a family reunion in NC. This home was exceptional! Clean, organized, roomy, and accommodating for a large range of ages. We really appreciate the opportunity to stay here. And the views in the morning were amazing! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Moms 80th

Such a perfect setting for a family reunion! Everyone really enjoyed themselves. The home and gardens are stunning and THE VIEW…just wow. Host is wonderful to communicate with - will definitely book again in future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean a.

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

A real piece of heaven!

The house was so well equipped, and so well taken care of we’ve really felt at home! The hosts were so responsive to every little question I had before our trip, and even when we had to contact them over a very small issue, it was remedied within two hours. We hope to visit again. It truly is a little piece of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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.

Languages:

English

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