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Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Lawson Creek

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Bern

Lawson Creek stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lawson Creek vacation home, you'll find Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre. Pepsi Museum and New Bern Firemen's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • New Bern Firemen's Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pepsi Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 16 min walk
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!

This historic cottage known as the Alston-Charlotte dates back to the mid 1700's and it is one of ten oldest existing homes in Historic Downtown New Bern. This rare cottage style home is brimming with character and charm. The whimsical backyard is perfect for relaxing complete with stone walls to offer privacy and off street parking. You will be in the heart of thriving Historic Downtown New Bern, a very short walk to shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and more! River tours, museums and historic walking tours await in New Bern or take a short 35 minute drive and see the Emerald Isle.

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Exterior
Tryon Riverfront Inn New Bern, Tapestry
New Bern Historic District
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 83 reviews
$171 nightly
The price is $193
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Tryon Riverfront Inn New Bern, Tapestry

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed; smart smoke detection

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

If any of these policies are violated it will result in the reservation being terminated with no refund, and guests will be asked to leave the premise
We send this message to every guest to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Smoking is not allowed; this includes marijuana and vapes.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Current on flea preventative/stay off furniture

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Camera’s outside ensure only guests on reservation

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed; smart smoke detection

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
Note from host: camera’s outside ensure only guests on reservation
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: camera’s outside ensure only guests on reservation

Property Registration Number STR00036

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.2 mi (9-min drive) away from the New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! to downtown New Bern?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from New Bern.

Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Alston- Charlotte house. We had everything we needed and the house was super clean. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so charming and kept its history alive in so many ways! The kitchen and bathrooms were fully stocked, more than you could even need! It was very clean and very comfortable. Right in the heart of downtown too! We had a wonderful time. The host was quick to respond to questions and offered a book with suggestions on things to do. Thanks so much for making our stay so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Really lovely property, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay so much. The hosts were most accommodating and checked with us throughout our stay to make sure that all was well. This home is cozy, charming and within walking distance of Tryon Palace, New Bern Trolley stop, historic homes, museums, shops and restaurants. The perfect home away from home. Very pet friendly and accommodating with everything you could imagine to keep your pet comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful experience and great memories to take home with us.
Such a beautiful outdoor space, fenced in with a great area for your fur babies.
Beautiful corner lot with brick wall and picket fence for privacy. Gated driveway for off street parking.
Beautiful historic home. Easy access to downtown.
Comfy cozy bedding make you want to stay more than awhile.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

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

Historic charm

Very clean well organized place convenient to everything New Bern. We LOVED our stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love old homes. In fact, we try to choose homes in historic towns. The Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage has it all! Located within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Private gated parking in the rear and in front of the home. The owners have thought of everything. The creative use of space and beautiful decorating make for an enjoyable stay. The hosts were Amazing! Instant communication! Very helpful and responsive. We also loved Historic Downtown New Bern. We will return and we will definitely stay at The Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Clough Vacation

Had a great time. Absolutely lovely, spotless house. Great location and great amenities provided by the owner. Just unpack and enjoy your stay. Our 2nd time at this house and would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Very clean and nice

Place was spotless and host was very communicative. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Beautiful oasis

Great location very clean. Perfect size for our family. Fit all of our needs during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Great house!

Your property was perfect for us and right up the street from downtown New Bern!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

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

Birthday/historical celebration

Great location, darling home, well stocked and very comfortable. Loved it and will hopefully stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg B.

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

Girls week

We loved staying here, great location for walking to restaurants and historical places. Everything was perfect. Would recommend this stay to other people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Dr. David Jeremiah visit

Clean and comfortable. Well decorated and appointed. We felt welcomed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Super clean and comfortable.

Everything I need they have.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

New Bern Trip

The Alston-Charlotte Cottage in New Bern was wonderful! Great property, every amenity you need, great location with an easy walk to town. Great brew pubs in the neighborhood. So close to everything - can’t say enough about how nice it was!.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

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

Historic charm with modern vibe

Beautifully decorated and super clean. Impeccable attention to details that make a guest feel welcome. Lovely back deck for drinking morning coffee. Within a few blocks from great restaurants that we walked to every night. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Historic Charm

Lovely little cottage with everything you need. Functional and beautifully decorated, and within walking distance to the historic town of New Bern. A wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

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

Baby shower weekend

Everything about this cottage was wonderful, both inside and outside in the fenced yard. Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a gem. All the rooms were immaculately clean and sparkling. I had seamless connectivity with the Wi-Fi. The bed was so comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything and more. The host was remarkably responsive and accommodating. Everything is within walking distance; didn't need my car at all during those three days. I wholeheartedly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

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

Cute and well done!

The house is perfect for a couple or small family. Amenities are great and the house is in excellent condition. It was everything we were looking for...walkable to downtown and fenced in yard for fur babies. Coffee shop and great restaurant a block away. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Beautiful Historic Home

What a beautiful Historic Home! Less than a half mile walk from downtown New Bern. Great communication. The owner thought of all the little extras. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

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

2nd Stay and Will Be Back Again

We love this perfect little gem in downtown New Bern. The space is immaculate and cozy and such a pleasant place to stay! Thank you for being wonderful hosts! We will be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen C.

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

Excellent stay

This is a cute little gem. The listing is exactly as described and very comfortable. There are thoughtful touches throughout and we think you’ll enjoy it as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

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

Wonderful house, great location, responsive host

My wife, our puppy and I stayed for three nights. The house was clean and everything we hoped for. The location was close to downtown and many cool historic houses & sites. The host was attentive and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great

The property in new Bern was stellar . Every detail of the home was so thoughtful . We really enjoyed our stay . Tonyia and John are great hosts .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023