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Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

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A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a mailbox. - Downtown Riverside Lighthouse (New Bern)
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a chair and ottoman, and a ceiling fan. - Downtown Riverside Lighthouse (New Bern)
A cozy living room with a TV, wicker chairs, a coffee table, and a decorative sign. - Downtown Riverside Lighthouse (New Bern)
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A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the river. - Downtown Riverside Lighthouse (New Bern)
Consider a stay at Downtown Riverside Lighthouse and take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and boating at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1600 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 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
  • 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"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Riverside Historic District, a neighborhood in New Bern, this vacation home is near a water park and on a river. B'nai Sholem Temple and Tryon Palace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at New Bern Grand Marina and Carolina Colours Golf Club. 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
    1 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • A waterfront with a decorated street lamp, a railing, and a backdrop of trees and boats.
    Union Point Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pepsi Museum
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • New Bern Grand Marina
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    2 min drive - 1.5 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
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • The Old Pinnix
    10 min walk
  • Freshwater Beer
    19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Riverside Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Riverside Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Riverside Lighthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Riverside Lighthouse located?

Located in Riverside Historic District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of B'nai Sholem Temple and New Bern Firemen's Museum. New Bern National Cemetery and Craven Arts Council & Gallery Bank of the Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km). New Bern Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for a group of couples in town for a wedding!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, great amenities, attention to detail and very responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful. We attended a wedding at Maola and it was incredibly convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortably furnished. The kitchen and bar were well stocked. We loved the sitting area in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing was acceptable
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was amazing! Everything we needed and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and spacious, and we had a great time staying there. We especially loved that the host provided coffee and snacks — such a thoughtful touch. We’re so glad we chose to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026