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The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown

Vacation home in Washington with kitchen and fireplace

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Nestled in historic Washington, North Carolina, The Sterling house offers a charming retreat with serene views of the Pamlico river. This 1928 Riverview college-turned-home provides easy access to downtown while maintaining its peaceful ambiance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown

The Sterling house This Riverview college built in 1928 nestled in historic Washington North Carolina. The house within an easy and safe walking distance from historic downtown . Yet it still has a ambience of quiet serenity with it’s 180 views of the Pamlico river .

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only

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 deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

On The River Washington
On the river and close to downtown Washington
On the river and close to downtown Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Washington, NC

What's nearby

  • Havens Gardens Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Veteran's Memorial Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Washington Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Washington Waterfront Docks - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Washington City Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1906 Bistro & Bourbon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Washington Shrimp and Seafood Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪King Chicken Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Down On Mainstreet - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pam's Diner - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown located?

Situated in Washington, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Havens Gardens Park, Havens Park, and Veteran's Memorial Park. St. Peter's Episcopal Church and North Carolina Estuarium are also within 15 minutes.

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The Sterling House On the river and close to downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was well supplied with everything you need. The river view is beautiful. The bedroom next to the porch could use a headboard, or a protective board across the windows behind the bed. We had a great time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

EILEEN S.

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

3 nights

The view from the back porch was very nice. Kitchen is well stocked. We could walk to several restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

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

Beautiful Home on the Water

We loved the location of the house and the relaxing outdoor seating area looking on the water. House had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Owner is great with communication! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in a great location, easy walk into town, kitchen was well equipped and the view from the deck over the river was perfect. Plenty of room in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christy j.

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

awesome

Beautiful rental great communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great location and home

My dog loved his stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miki E.

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

Charming house with amazing view

Loved the house and especially the back porch overlooking the water. Everything was clean and well-stocked. Gracious host. Would love to stay again on return trips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great spot

Great spot, clean and woukd rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

nice stay

nice property for two adults
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
William was a great host. The house is super quiet and quaint. We loved that we could have the dogs with us and the yard is a great size to play ball with them and let them run around. The river and pond are perfect for fishing and downtown is walkable. Super cute restaurants on main street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john d.

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

pleasant

as advertised. Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

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

Peaceful and Cozy

A wonderful little bungalow overlooking the Pamlico River. Super host, and easy check in and check out. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Can’t wait to return

Beautiful view of the water from back porch. Very convenient to downtown-walking distance! Relaxing weekend in a quaint older home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina Beth B.

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

Cozy and quiet environment

Was the prettiest place and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Z.

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

Another amazing visit!

We absolutely loved this visit for my birthday. William was communicative, helpful and available if needed. We really felt at home and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Great location! Quiet, Comfortable

The Sterling House was very comfortable, clean & quiet. Easy location to find, nicely located for access to the area’s sights. We visited the area for a wedding over in Moorehead City, NC Aquarium on the coast. The visit, the wedding, the people we met were some of the kindest of folks.. Nice to visit a small town with that small town feeling. Great time, great place, can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele C.

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

Excellent!

The perfect location for sunrises, sunsets, walks to town. The historic neighborhood is charming and was decorated for Christmas while we were there. The house is so comfortable and our host was readily available for any questions we had. We plan to return to see the area dressed up for spring.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Charming Home

Went with my dog for a simple, quiet weekend getaway. The interior of the home was very clean, had everything i needed and more. The neighborhood is pretty and very walkable. Communication from William was just right. Teally enjoyed mt stay, i would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charming Coastal cottage!

The house was in a great location, very walkable and within walking distance of town and the boardwalk along the river, and it was very cozy and charming. The neighborhood was quiet and safe, and the owner was very responsive and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Sterling House

Great weekend great away! Perfect for us and our fur baby! Comfy, cozy and close to everything! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee L.

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

Awesome Location and Beautiful Home

We really enjoyed this home. It was peaceful, well equipped and quiet. The house was very clean and well maintained. The location is fabulous!! We could walk to downtown or walk the other way and visit the inner water outfitters. Close to restaurants and grocery store.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Wonderful and Charming Property

The Sterling House was by far the best property to celebrate for my graduation. It was unforgettable and William was very kind and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Best VRBO experience ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lester S.

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

Peaceful convenient location

Greatly enjoyed our stay at the Sterling House. Spent evenings on rear porch looking out to the Pamlico River. Walked into town for lunch, dinner or just to meander along the riverfront. William was a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari B.

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

Graduation Celebration

We are so appreciative of William. Had a great, relaxing stay at the Sterling House during ECU graduation weekend. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Washington river home

Beautiful and clean. Felt safe and comfortable. Host was very responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021