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Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Bern

Located in Riverside Historic District, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as B'nai Sholem Temple and New Bern Firemen's Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pepsi Museum - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Union Point Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 3 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

In the Historic Downtown Riverside Community. The Riverside Lighthouse is a charming, historic home, tucked away on a peaceful street in the heart of Downtown just steps away from New Bern's rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, shops, and antique stores. This home is minutes away from the New Bern farmers market and the beautiful Union Point Park. As one of the few full sized homes truly situated in this prime location, it offers a rare blend of spaciousness, comfort, and convenience. This 3 bedroom 3 bath (sleeps 12) downtown home offers family oriented travelers a place to combine family living at cheaper cost. Excellent for Wedding groups, family reunions, birthday shenanigans, and more events in the community i.e. mum fest, car shows, antique shopping, holidays, vacations, anniversaries, celebrations, and more. Other Activities: Crabbing, fishing, kayaking, boating, biking, and much more. This home is surrounded by the Maola Wedding Center, Copper Ridge Wedding Venue, Union Point Park, Carolina Colours, and numerous others.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Padel
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Riverside Historic District within a short 17-minute walk of Pepsi Museum and also 18 minutes on foot from Tryon Palace. You'll also find New Bern Civic Theatre and New Bern Firemen's Museum less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional), which is 3.6 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house itself was laid out very well, and my group appreciated that it had adult beds in every room. The kitchen was a nice size and decently equipped, although there was some kind of decoration on every counter, which did take up a lot of counter space. There were a lot of throw pillows on all the beds and couches, which made it a little awkward when trying to relax, as the only place to put them was the floor. We had a great time, but the house is VERY close to train tracks and a switchyard. We stayed 5 nights, and were woken up by trains at around 4:30 am on 2 of those nights. It didn't ruin our trip as we were mostly able to go back to sleep, but it definitely made for a couple of rough mornings. Lastly, there were lots of rugs that were not stuck down very well. We slipped on them so much the first night that we ended up taking a lot of them off the floor while we were staying there. Overall, there were some negatives, but the house felt very welcoming and inviting. It was also very close to downtown New Bern and the convention center, which was perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great amenities, attention to detail and very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

conni p.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very welcoming and provided answers to most questions before I even asked. She responded to texts almost immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, had a wonderful stay with my family. The house gives a warm and cozy atmosphere. There were plenty of towels and beds for everybody. The ice machine didn’t work but that was communicated by the host. The drinks included was a wonderful addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mm s.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a comfortable and warm place! Our host was most responsive to questions and issues before and after the stay. The house was in perfect condition. It was so nice to get into a house that literally felt like our family home after a long day of transcontinental travel. So much nicer than the nicest hotel room for sure. Everything was there that we might have needed and many nice surprises from the host when we arrived also.The location is perfect - close to the historic downtown New Bern .The house is located a house away from the freight train line and while some might find the active train a nuisance, we loved the horn and the sound and feel of the train going by! Our host was responsive to issues and questions we had and issues were fixed quickly. I wish continued success to our host and for sure will stay again if we get back to New Bern.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house felt like a home away from home. The owners decorated so tastefully and the accommodations were thoughtful and appreciated. Everything was super clean and comfortable. The fence was completely secure so our 5lb dog was always safe. And we completely enjoyed the fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay! Our host was very attentive and quick to respond to any needs we had. We thoroughly enjoyed the coffee bar and the home was so beautiful! So thoughtful in every detail! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend stay in New Bern! The house was very clean, smelled great, and had everything we needed and more! The coffee and wine bar was a pleasant surprise. The location was perfect for morning/evening walking. And to top it off, our host was very responsive and had great recommendations for things to do. Will be booking again for our annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a wonderful experience for our short stay. Our host was very attentive and helpful with any concerns or needs.10 out of 10. Excellent coffee bar included several options.Very well stocked with all needed bathroom supplies. Also, included shampoo/conditioner and body wash. Beautifully decorated home with plenty of sleeping space. Will stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025