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Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River

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A two-story building with a black front door, numbered 307, and a small porch with white railings. - Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River (New Bern)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a ceiling fan. - Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River (New Bern)
A building with a black door, numbered 307, and a sign above it. There are two flags on either side of the entrance. - Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River (New Bern)
A room with two armchairs, a wooden desk, and two windows with shutters. - Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River (New Bern)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a patterned backsplash, and a large window. - Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River (New Bern)
Experience the warmth of Historic Downtown New Bern from this charming home, just 1 mile away. Unwind on the front porch or back deck with a cup of coffee or glass of wine, and cook up a storm in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River

  • Access the Neuse River via community park at the end of the block or explore Historic Downtown (1 mile). Use our tandem bike to get around or try paddle boarding or kayaking on the river.

    Perfect for singles, couples or families who want to relax on the porch and explore all New Bern has to offer.

    Sip coffee or wine on the front porch or back deck. Cook a gourmet meal in the fully equipped kitchen or grill out on the deck. Downstairs includes: large living room with Roku-equipped TV, dining area with plenty of seating, office with desk and printer, full kitchen with all amenities, washer/dryer and half bath.

    Upstairs, the main bedroom features a king bed and sunny seating area to relax and read. The second bedroom has a queen bed and original, decorative fireplace. A full bath with walk-in shower is also upstairs.

    Guests can access the entire house and outdoor areas including deck, firepit and seating areas. Room for three cars off street in driveway. Free street parking is also available.

    Please check out the listing photos that show our exact location and proximity to downtown, the river and a working railroad line.

    I’m available through the app or via text message at any time, day or night.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • 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
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,620 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The fireplaces in Heath House are decorative only.
Check out time is set at 10 a.m. but please let us know if a later check out time is required and we will do our best to accommodate.
If you use the grill, please put the tools back in the kitchen and be sure to put the cover back on as soon as the grill has cooled after use.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 in Riverside Historic District, a neighbourhood in New Bern, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. New Bern Grand Marina and Carolina Colours Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Union Point Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling. Visit our New Bern travel guide
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New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • A large brick building with a symmetrical facade, central entrance, and two chimneys.
    Tryon Palace
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • New Bern National Cemetery
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pepsi Museum
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station
    4 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River located?

Located in Riverside Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of New Bern National Cemetery, B'nai Sholem Temple and New Bern Firemen's Museum. Tryon Palace and Craven Arts Council & Gallery Bank of the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km). New Bern Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Historic Heath House steps from the Neuse River Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is a gem. A historic home with character in a quiet neighborhood but so close to downtown and all New Bern has to offer. The kitchen has anything you could need and the front porch is a wonderful spot to relax!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Perfect location. Host is amazing! Highly recommend to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host went out of his way to ensure a comfortable stay. A snow storm threatened to cancel our trip & he shoveled the front walk & steps so we could get into tbe house safely & took the time to check out road conditions for us. Freshly baked cookies greeted us when we arrived. Home is well equipped, clean, and very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute house. Warm and welcoming. Neighbors were sweet and gave us recommendations for places to go eat and see.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

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

Loved this house!

Cute home with a lot of character. Great mattress on the bed and location was esy to access downtown New Bern.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Beautiful Home, Great Location

We enjoyed everything about our stay at Heath House! The home was very clean, beautifully restored, and the neighborhood is precious. It’s close to bars, restaurants and the river. We definitely will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Lovely home and host

Great location. Well stocked. Easy checkin and checkout. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a historic house that is a short drive to downtown New Bern and the palace. The house has 2 bedrooms upstairs, one is quite large. 1 1/2 bath total. Plenty of room downstairs. Some upgrades have been done over the years but the house maintains it's older charm with hardwoods and antiques throughout. Well equipped kitchen. Washer and dryer. Beautiful private back yard. Back deck. Front porch for reading. Short walk to the river and a park. Nice neighbors. When we arrived the beds were made and fresh cookies in the kitchen. Would strongly recommend this rental if vacationing in New Bern.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

abdelkrim s.

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

Great house and great house manager

Beautiful house in great neighborhood, good house manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

A New Bern treasure

This is the third time we’ve stayed at this house and still love it. The Great location, great neighbors, and a very sweet neighborhood cat all make staying here a real treat. The house is very clean and comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

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

Perfect

The house and location was perfect. I recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

What a beautiful historic find!

We loved this house. It had all the comforts of home with a historic feel. We enjoyed sitting out on the front porch, the fully stocked kitchen, barbequeing on the amazing grill provided,the friendly nighbors, comfortable king size bed just to name a few things. The personal touches such as fresh flowers and delicious cookies made us feel welcome upon arrival. I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient, Easy, Perfect

Check-in was easy. House is clean and beautiful. Listing was fair and accurate. Not in the heart of downtown but still close and convenient. Owner responded promptly to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn G.

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

Convenient, Spacious New Bern Home

We stayed at this house for MumFest. The house was well-located (~20 minute walk to MumFest and the heart of downtown New Bern). Everything was well-prepared for our stay, and communication with P.J. was quick, thorough, and friendly. We'd be happy to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

Very nice home close to downtown New Bern. The owners have thoughtfully supplied the home to make sure anything and everything you may need is available. We will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Amazing House

Very clean, comfortable, great location, and even a friendly neighbor! The house is just as described! We did not have a single issue! Check-in was an easy. Very nicely renovated. The cookies and fresh flowers were a nice touch! We would definitely stay here again when we visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Home away from home

This house exceeded our expectations! It is spacious and comfortable and thoughtfully appointed. One of the best rentals I’ve stayed at. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great house, great location

This was our second time staying here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay once again. The home is immaculate, kitchen well stocked, and every room as comfortable as possible. The neighborhood is great and we enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the neighborhood activity. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wiley W.

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

Charming

Lovely century house well restored to modern standards. Comfortable beds, great front porch and backyard. Kitchen well equipped - we cooked several meals here. About a mile from downtown - very walkable in good weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

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

Exploration of New Bern

The property was just perfect. We enjoyed the many amenities, the neighborhood, and the kindness of all we met. The tandem bike was great fun, thank you! The house was comfortable, well decorated, well appointed, and welcoming. I highly recommend The Heath House.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tess C.

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

Historic New Bern gem

This wonderful historic home is close to downtown. A cozy, cute, southern home with many areas to relax. The backyard was entreating with large trees, manicured lawn, flowers and a fire pit. The beds were so comfortable we hardly noticed the train. Perfect for a New Bern getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th stay at the Heath House and it still exceeds our expectations. There was a bit of a hiccup at the beginning but PJ responded and took care of the problem quickly. Things happen so it’s how the problem is corrected that matters most. We love the location and the ambiance of the house. Very comfortable and homey. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

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

Heath House

The house is wonderful and neighbors were super friendly. The little touches inside made us feel welcome and home for our long weekend. We did spend most of our time enjoying both front and back decks. Downtown is so charming, we spent lots of time their. Communication on check-in/out was super easy. We will definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

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

First time visit to New Bern to investigate possibility of relocation

Lovely historic home in close proximity to the river and dog park just around the corner. We enjoyed the original windows, one with a small bulet hole and wondered what stories the house has to tell. The floors, stairway and furniture made the historical experience that much more enjoyable for us. We will absolutely be returning to New Bern again for further investigation for our next location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

ECU Graduation

We had a wonderful stay at the Heath House! Perfect house for our needs. Could not have been happier with the whole process and communication. Enjoyed our coffee every morning on the front porch listening to the birds and watching the comings and goings of the neighborhood cats. New Bern is awesome and the ability to walk to the shopping district was nice! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024