Waterfront Retreat - Vacation rental home in New Bern, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Welcome to your peaceful half acre waterfront getaway with a boat slip and dock in the pretty residential River Bend Community mins. from historic New Bern. Unwind on the huge, screened, covered porch overlooking the Trent River Canal or inside in front of the gas fireplace if you are feeling like a comfortable day. Appreciate all the amenities of home with a gourmet kitchen, intelligent TV’s, completely equipped laundry room, 2 sleeping suites with Q beds and attached bathrooms with walk-in showers and the cavernous upstairs loft room with 2 additional queen beds. The den area to the left of the living room has an additional queen pull out couch.
Launch right of the dock with your boat or kayak to discover 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 cars and trailer in the circular driveway.

About the Area

This vacation home is located in New Bern. Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Union Point Park. Isaac Taylor Garden and Havelock Tourist & Event Center are also worth visiting.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Strategies for getting the best New Bern vacation rental experience:

Sticking to your spending plan:

• In the New Bern area, The earlier your group can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental six - twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of NC. Booking in Spring or Fall is our best tip for saving money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months.
• Hosts sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans. Check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group.
• Property management companies usually offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your property manager for specifics.
• Look for your local New Bern visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guides have deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

How to pick the best vacation rental in New Bern:

• Choose a designated group leader, select your vacation week, and select a spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the bed configuration your family needs. Waterfront Retreat has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email or call the property manager before you reserve your home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You will need to establish what configuration is suitable for your vacation.
• If your group is bringing pets, you must book a pet-friendly property. Request information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Some hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Are you looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental.

Advice for a wonderful stay:

• Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you are out! Don't let burglars ruin your trip.
• Make a record of any issues with the rental upon arrival, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are very helpful if a dispute arises.
• Respect your neighbors. Frequently, adjacent homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• On check-out day, take a final walk-through to confirm you haven't forget any personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager isn't available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Property owners rely on great ratings to propel new reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.