Waterfront home with dock and community boat ramp and HUGE screened in porch. - Vacation rental home in New Bern, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Stunning waterfront home in a gated community on the river with a pier and a private boat dock. This beauty is located in the Fairfield harbor gated neighborhood with so many amenities. Enter through the front door and head upstairs to a ranch style home on stilts overlooking the handsome Northwest creek. Walk outside to an extraordinary screened in porch with a deck and striking vistas of the sunset. Savor the game room downstairs, an outdoor kitchen, a giant deck, an outdoor shower and yard space to play games. This home is designed for outdoor living. Appreciate the safety of a gated neighborhood that includes a restaurant at the marina, a golf course multiple parks for kids, tennis courts, dog park and so many walking/cycling trails.

COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Broad Creek Recreation Center (2 miles away), indoor pool & hot tub, outdoor pool, exercise center, pickleball, tennis & basketball courts, walking paths, parks, eateries, marinas & Harbour Pointe Golf Club (addt’l fee paid on-site)
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, grille, dining area, lounge furnishings, private & roomy yard, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower and game room with a pool table and extras. Park your boat at the end of the dock. 5-8 foot depth
KITCHEN: dishwasher, blender, toaster, coffee bar w/ starter coffee & tea, dishware/flatware, knife set, cooking basics/spices, partially supplied pantry and refrigerator
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, toilet paper starter pack, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, keyless entry
FAQ: Stairs required to access,
PARKING: Two covered areas under the home. Enough room for 6 cars.

HISTORICAL SITES: Union Point Park (11 miles), New Bern Firemen’s Museum (12 miles), Tryon Palace (13 miles), New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park (14 miles)
FAMILY ACTIVITIES: Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park (5 miles), Birthplace of Pepsi Cola (12 miles), North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores (51 miles)
HIT THE LINKS: Harbour Pointe Golf Club (2 miles), Taberna Country Club (14 miles), Emerald Golf Club (16 miles), Carolina Colours Golf Club (17 miles)
AIRPORT: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (13 miles)

-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Animals allowed, under 50 lbs with a pet fee, crate available and food and water bowls.
- No events, events, or enormous gatherings
- Must be at least 22 years old to book
- Additional costs and taxes may apply
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- No eating or drinking on the outdoor bean bag

About the Area

Located in New Bern, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Croatan National Forest, while Greater Good Art Gallery and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect vacation rental experience:

Sticking to your spending plan:

• The earlier you can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your rental home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Summer time is high season in the Crystal Coast area. To find the best value, try shifting your family's Crystal Coast trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer warmer weather, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Crystal Coast vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager if your family qualifies for a price reduction.
• Booking websites usually offer renters an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitors guide magazines have money saving offers on local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Narrow your rental Search:

• To start, have your group choose the best dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Waterfront home with dock and community boat ramp and HUGE screened in porch. has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Crystal Coast rentals search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking pages. If not, email or call the property owner before you book the property. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds in living rooms. You will need to work out what configuration is optimal for your trip.
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or may be applied to your invoice.
• Looking for unique amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find the best rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available before booking

More considerations:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your smartphone.
• Property managers are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let thieves spoil your family vacation.
• To ensure that damages are not linked to your stay, make a record of any problem areas upon your arrival. Make contact with the rental manager immediately to document any issues. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a terrific source for finding the best local restaurants, beaches, and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• When it's time to leave, take a final walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental a final time and scan for damage. We suggest walking through with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the property manager is not available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave a review! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to inspire more reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your review find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.