In New Bern's historic Riverside District, this waterfront home in a tranquil 1/2 acre setting offers breathtaking views of the Neuse River. Unwind with loved ones on the natural stone patio or spend days lounging on the shore and casting lines off our brand new 126' dock. Enjoy kayaking, scenic estuary walks and BBQs using both gas and wood pellet grills.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathrooms283 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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 amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
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.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
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. Visit our New Bern travel guide
Is Little piece of heaven in your own back yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
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).
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Little piece of heaven in your own back yard! Reviews
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This place as everything needed to relax and enjoy. Communication was good with owner. Family is considering renting this property again in the future.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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!
Our stay was phenomenal! David has thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable not only for adults but teenagers as well! Could had made use of a little step stool for us short people! Lol, but we all enjoyed it! The yard was immaculate and the dock fantastic, especially for those who love fishing.
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.
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.!
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...
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.
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!