Decorated for Christmas! Entire Home, Located Downtown with easy walk to shopping!

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(36 Ratings)

House in New Bern, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Downtown Historical New Bern! 'Higgins Downtown Depot' – Enjoy exclusive access to this entire home, unlike many other properties in the area that are divided into separate sections. With a spacious layout and a large private backyard, this gorgeously decorated, industrial railroad-themed home offers a unique experience that feels like a journey back in time, all while providing modern conveniences. Located in the heart of historical downtown New Bern, you’ll be just steps away from shopping, coffee, food, and drinks. Highlights of this home include views of the Trent River from several rooms, relaxing on the front or side porch, roasting s'mores in the smokeless fire pit, playing cornhole, and watching the train pass right in front of your home away from home. Yes, the train really does run every day right in front of the house (very slowly and only during waking hours!) This multi-level home boasts tons of added amenities and extra details (just wait til you see what all is in the kitchen!) as we live up to our company name, A Stay Above The Rest! Full of antiques, photos, and historical family treasures, this home is captivating, to say the least, but is also super kid-friendly with tons of toys, books, and movies provided to ensure that all kiddos feel welcome and entertained!

You will feel like you are in a Hallmark movie while visiting this beautiful town! Don’t let the vintage feel fool you, this home has luxurious linens, incredible amenities, and is very well maintained!! Gather around and enjoy the beautiful open kitchen and dining area, fully equipped with a Ninja Air Fryer (the best!), Ninja Blender, gourmet food processor, Keurig (with a frother for those lattes/ cappuccinos), a coffee maker, our signature KitchenAid Stand Mixer, plenty of bakeware, dishware, pots and pans, a crockpot, and more! The shotgun-style home offers great spaces to gather around, but you have the option of closing those original double doors to close off each room. Also downstairs is a study equipped with a desk (with a monitor and Bluetooth keyboard and mouse), seating, and a Smart TV! There is also a family room with a gas fireplace, Smart TV, a full dry-bar with tons of different drinking glass options, and a mixer set! There is also a full bathroom on the main level and we provide salon-quality shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and luxurious white plush towels!

All three bedrooms are very roomy and are located upstairs. The first of two primary bedrooms has a king-sized bed with amazing linens for an amazing night's sleep (plus sound machines/ alarm clocks in every room!), a comfy sitting chair, a romantic non-working fireplace, and a closet. The 2nd primary bedroom also holds a king-sized bed, a computer desk, a vintage non-working fireplace, and a closet. The 3rd bedroom has two twin beds each with a twin-sized trundle and a large rustic dresser plus a very large closet. There is another full bathroom upstairs with a claw foot tub (handheld shower). The onsite laundry area is off the kitchen, easy to use and we even supply a few laundry pods. We also supply plush 5-star quality white towels, black hand towels for make-up removal, extremely comfortable bedding, k-cups, coffee filters, creamer, hot cocoa, spices, a few rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, paper towels, trash bags, and the list goes on (we’ve thought of it all!)

Taking you back outside, you can enjoy the great outdoors in the various shaded seating areas with seating for your whole group. The backyard provides ample space, shade, lighting for nighttime relaxation or fun, a fire pit with seating around, and fun outdoor toys, including ring toss, frisbee, and corn hole. If you prefer a more adventurous vacation - you’re in luck! This home is equipped with four adult bicycles (and bike locks) you may use to explore the town or ride through the nature trails. You have quick access to the Trent and Neuse Rivers, Union Point Park (accessible via walking/ bike trails), and many other attractions around town. You're also less than an hour's drive to Atlantic Beach where you’re able to rent tons of various equipment for water recreation - jet skis, paddleboards, and boats. There are also beautiful creeks, lakes, and sounds that offer boating, fishing, camping, biking, and nature trails. You can even schedule a day or sunset cruise to enjoy the beautiful North Carolina weather and lush scenery.

Traveling with small children? We know how challenging that can be! Ask us about our partnership with BabyQuips - the nation's #1 baby equipment rental company. You could rent clean, state-of-the-art gear and have it delivered to you hassle-free!

In addition to this amazing house, you get an easy experience from start to finish when you book with us (A Stay Above The Rest). We have an incredible team you can call, email, and even TEXT(!) who regularly get called out by name in our homes' reviews. We are available 24/7 for our guests. There are also no keys- you get your very own door code that will only work for the duration of your stay with our smart locks for extra security and peace of mind. We also provide a detailed property and destination guide for each property with things we like to do, eat, info on the house, and more! We are a Texas-based company, family-owned, and have a true passion to be "Above The Rest" in all that we do! Book now as rates and availability are subject to change at any time. Are you ready to make lifelong memories?

* Exterior video surveillance at entrance points and overlooking the shed where bikes are kept, which records video and sound when there is movement (Ring brand). We care about protecting your privacy - There are NO cameras facing the interior or inside the house.
* NO Pets - The homeowner has severe allergies. If a pet is found, a $500 cleaning fee will be charged for specialized cleaning
* No parties or gatherings allowed without prior permission- penalties, fines, and possible eviction may occur if broken.
* NO Smoking and/or vaping inside the home or near any entry points
* Must adhere to local burn ban ordinances for fire pit use

Property Damage Protection
Our coverage, included in your rental rate, safeguards you against accidental damages up to $1500, ensuring your relaxation and enjoyment during your stay.

24hr check-in and no keys! You get your very own door code that will only work for the duration of your stay.

We are available 24/7 by phone, text or email!

New Bern, NC

Uber and Lyft are active in New Bern
*** There is exterior video surveillance for security purposes. There are NO cameras facing the interior

Main Rules:
- Be mindful of neighbors, but make sure to enjoy your stay!
- Pets considered- must agree to pet policy and pay pet fee
* Pet fees are NOT included in the original reservation price or room rate provided by Airbnb when booking
* Any applicable pet fees will be added to your reservation MANUALLY and charged AFTER you book.
* Payment requests will be sent through the resolutions center and must be paid for before check-in.
- No smoking inside
- Remove trash and wash/ put away dishes or start dishwasher prior to your departure
- No Parties

A Stay Above The Rest, LLC
SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Short Term Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between A Stay Above the Rest LLC (“ASATR”) and (“Guest”)* as of the date last set forth on the signature page of this Agreement. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

Guest. The term “Guest” shall include Guests, Invitees, their successors, heirs, agents and assigns including any minors.

Property. The property is furnished and includes such items as: fridge/freezer, stove/oven/microwave, cooking utensils and equipment, bed sheets, bath towels, beach towels where necessary, essential cooking spices, baking and cooking supplies. [this is not a comprehensive list.]

Rental Party: The rental party shall consist of Guest and not exceed the maximum number of occupancy allowed.

***Identification must be presented for Guest**

Maximum Occupancy: Maximum number of guests is listed on each property listing site.

Minors and Legally Incapacitated Guests: Minors are defined as anyone under the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 18 or legally incapacitated must have a guardian sign and take full responsibility for any and all damages and/or penalties. In the sole discretion of ASATR, the guardian also be required to make an additional security deposit.

Term of the Lease. The lease begins at 4:00 p.m. on (the “Check-in Date”) and ends at 10:00 a.m. on (the “Checkout Date”). If the Property appears dirty or damaged upon Check-in, Guest shall inform Manager immediately.

Minimum Stay: Minimum stay is listed on each booking site according to the appropriate season, date, weekend, etc.

Rental Rules: Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules attached as Exhibit A at all times while at the Property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Guest permits on the Property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the Property. Guest is responsible for any damage or costs caused by the negligence or intentional acts of all persons who Guest permits to be on the Property. If Guest does not abide by any of the rental rules, the Guest stay may be terminated with no refund as well as any fines and or fees associated.

Access: Guest shall allow Manager access to the Property for purposes of repair and inspection. Manager shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.

Rental Rate and Fees; Damages
Deposit: No security deposit is required unless otherwise stated by booking agent/site. However, payment for the rental stay must be paid in advance
Fireplace (if applicable): Failure to properly clean ashes from the fireplace, if used, will result in a $50 charge

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(36 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
This is probably the best VRBO I stayed in years! Everything is top quality! Excellent. Every detail has been thought of in the place. I would recommend to everyone. There customer service it’s outstanding.
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
We stayed with friends at this home and really enjoyed the home and the location. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to and had comfortable living rooms and bedrooms. Just caution that as listed the bathroom upstairs does not have a stand-up shower, while it does have a shower handle for in the tub. All 4 adults and 4 kids shared the downstairs bathroom shower. Kitchen was fabulous and wonderfully supplied. Host was responsive for needs. Loved seeing the train go by, was not loud and enjoyed seeing it pass by. We will definitely consider this again next time we are in New Bern. Thanks!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
The house is very clean and comfortable. We stayed here for both drop off at camp and pick up. The location is so good- we rode our bikes everywhere we needed to go around the town. We easily could have walked as well. The house has been renovated adorably, all the bedding is very comfortable. One thing that the management does that goes above and beyond that we so much appreciated is they stock the kitchen with trash bags, dish soap and dishwasher soap (and hand soap) so that you don’t have to go to the store and buy all that stuff. Communication with host is very easy and responses are very quick. We will stay here every year without a doubt!!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
House was as advertised and in good condition. Check in and check out were easy. It is really fun to learn about the history of the home. It has been renovated nicely. Be sure to make note of the bathroom situation when booking, however. There are 2 bathrooms in the home- one downstairs in the hall with a shower and one upstairs near all the bedrooms in the hall but with only a clawfoot bathtub. Otherwise, great location and everything went great. Will be staying there again
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
10/10 great spot for a vacation. We walked everywhere!
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
Charming, very clean, well-decorated house. A little quirky because it was built in the late 1800s (I think?). Some sloping floors, light switches in odd places in some rooms, etc. They have maintained a great deal of the original floor plan, doors, etc of the house, which we loved but definitely not an open floor plan! Plenty of space for six adults. Ideally would have loved for the third bedroom to have a queen-size bed instead of the twins as it was three couples and someone had to draw the short straw. We knew that was the situation but sacrificed for the location. Beds and linens were amazing. Would love to know the mattress brand but forgot to look. Thick duvets and lots of pillows. Kitchen was well-stocked with every imaginable appliance. Open shelving so no hunting for what you need. Only not great thing is that the ice maker doesn't produce much ice and what is supposed to be cubes are mostly chips. So bring a bag of ice! Regarding the light switches, definitely leave some lights on if you leave when it's daylight and plan on returning after dark. We had a hilarious time trying to find lights on our first night. We really loved our stay there and will definitely be back again next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
This home was nothing short of spectacular! So many details were thought of and provided for. We were blown away with how well the home is appointed (excellent hair dryer, so many appliances in the kitchen, condiment packets, coffee, sugar, etc). If we weren't planning on cooking meals, we literally only needed our clothes and makeup. We fully enjoyed the backyard with the cornhole boards and firepit and were blessed to see the train several times as well. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the bedding was so cozy and the towels were plush. Even the paper products were what we'd purchase for home, not the super cheap stuff that I've found is normally provided in rentals. And also the response time of the rental agency was literally within seconds or minutes and so easy through text. By far the best VRBO I've stayed in and we will definitely reserve again!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
Full of character, plenty of space, super comfortable beds, lots of excellent attention to details of the guest experience. We would definitely return!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in New Bern?

The average price for a rental in New Bern is R 2,912 per night. This rental is R 2,536 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Decorated for Christmas! Entire Home, Located Downtown with easy walk to shopping!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Decorated for Christmas! Entire Home, Located Downtown with easy walk to shopping! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Decorated for Christmas! Entire Home, Located Downtown with easy walk to shopping!?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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