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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

We lived in River Bend/New Bern for 20 years after moving South from NE Ohio. We are now retired and live on the OBX. We stay at the Wacky Turtle when we visit our friends and family in New Bern. Check out our beach house on the OBX: U Found Dory. Located on Hatteras Island.

The view is lovely. Cleanliness is 5 stars. I have provided hotel quality white towels and linens for your comfort. The neighborhood is serene, safe, and enjoyable. This is ideal for anyone who loves the beauty of the outdoors. You will want to hang out in the Carolina Room or the deck, both having nice views of the water. Walk throughout the neighborhood or jog, or bicycle. Or get out on the water and cruise the canals. Yes, you can fish from your very own dock. The neighborhood is lovely. My Guests compliment me on the decor. The furnishings are geared for your comfort. It is easy to stay organized, here. There is a place for everything including your electronics. Enjoy a glass of wine on the deck and have casual dining in the Carolina Room. Guests tell me the place is bigger than they thought. The folks who are permanent residents in the neighborhood are friendly and will wave to you when you are sitting on the deck or the dock. Two parking spaces are provided conveniently by the front entrance. By the way, River Bend is a part of New Bern which is only 10 minutes from the historical downtown. New Bern sits on the Neuse & Trent Rivers and has shopping, pubs, restaurants, live music, art galleries...and scenic sunsets. A paddle board and kayak are provided to enjoy the winding canals throughout River Bend. Paddle board along the canals or kayak. I have also furnished my guests with safety vests. The golf course is right here as well. Saltwater Grill at the Marina is a short walk or kayak cruise away.

River Bend has its own police department which keeps the neighborhood very safe. We are an official Community Watch Neighborhood. Unofficially, all of the neighbors look out for each other. Just like in the good old days. River Bend Country Club has a restaurant. Down the road from the Wacky Turtle about 1 minute away is Attitude's Pub with great home cooking. Friday nights they have karaoke. . On Sundays they have "shag" dancing. A good pizza shop is right around the corner as well as a coffee shop. You won't meet any strangers in River Bend. Don't forget to wave!