A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m

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Kitchen

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New Bern, NC

Tryon Palace
‪4 min drive‬
New Bern Grand Marina
‪6 min drive‬
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
‪6 min drive‬
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to the beautifully balanced bungalow. Blending the perfect balance of character and charm, with modern day amenities. Enjoy some sweet tea on the front porch swing, cuddle up after a day of touring historical New Bern and watch your favorite show in the comfortable living room, prepare a meal in the fully equipped kitchen or sip your favorite beverage on the screened back porch. Two spacious bedrooms boast one queen size bed and two twin beds. Walk in shower, washer and dryer, dedicated work space, snacks and a fully packed beach bag make for an enjoyable and stress-free stay. This Airbnb also has real plants for healthy living and incorporates holistic Feng Shui touches for a peaceful stay. Less than 2 miles from historical downtown New Bern, 40 miles to the Crystal Coast Beaches, 4 miles to the airport and endless shopping and restaurants options are all in very close proximity.

Property manager

Maura J Allard

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Place all trash in trash barrels upon departure.

Strip beds and put sheets and linens in washer and run before departing.

If there are dishes in the dishwasher please run dishwasher prior to departure.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

New Bern

New Bern is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park, while Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Bern, NC

What's nearby

Tryon Palace - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Pepsi Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
New Bern Grand Marina - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Union Point Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

New Bern Station - 6 min drive
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Famous Subs & Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Cookout - ‬16 min walk
‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow! located?

Situated in New Bern, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tryon Palace, New Bern Civic Theatre and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace. Pepsi Museum and New Bern Firemen's Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

23 Mar 2025

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

Cozy and comfortable as always

We stay here often as we have family in the area. It’s such a sweet cottage. My elderly mother-in-law has taken to calling it “our little yellow house”. It does feel like our home away from home. The owner is fantastic to work with. We’ll remain loyal renters for as long as we have family here.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

11 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful house!!

We had a wonderful weekend in New Bern! The house was perfect! It had everything you could possibly need for a weekend trip! We were so impressed by all the little details. The old charm of the house was adorable! It was in a perfect location for spending ample time downtown. It was a super short drive or uber ride to the local shops and bars. Everyone we met was so friendly. We would definitely rent again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

12 Feb 2025

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

Great stay

This lovely bungalow is conveniently located and well-stocked. A perfect way to visit New Bern. I'd definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don E.

4 Jan 2025

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

Comfortable home to visit New Bern and surrounding area.

Well equipped home close to all the reasons to visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

29 Oct 2024

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

Home away from home

This was our 4th stay at this property. We have family in the area and the cottage - or the “little yellow house” as my mother-in-law calls it ;-) - is just minutes away from where they live. It’s so comfortable and convenient to everything. The owner is very easy to work with and does a great job of responding quickly to any questions we have. We travel to New Bern about every 3 months now. It is truly our home away from home!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yudith C.

27 Oct 2024

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

Lovely home

My family and I enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed, and I could tell a lot of thought went into the home.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

23 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful place to stay

What a great house, location with everything you need and then some

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre C.

8 Sept 2024

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

Cozy and Clean

Nice home and convenient to downtown.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

18 Aug 2024

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

Great Stay

Cottage is always great. I have stayed 3 times now and everything is just as described in listing and the property manger is great in communications. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

9 Aug 2024

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

Home away from home

We were in town for a retirement. This cozy house was truly home away from home. Cozy and inviting. She was stocked with more than you could imagine to make the stay easy. The location was great, easy to access. We were able to head out the the beaches a few days and it was super great to be able to come back and hose everything off before our return home. Highly recommend and would stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

14 July 2024

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

Charming bungalow!

We stayed here for two nights to drop off our kids at camp, a big trip with lots of logistics coming from NYC, and this sweet house was such a welcome respite, the perfect place to stretch out. We loved the swing on the front porch (lovely reading spot), and the screened in porch our back was just the right size for yoga with my kids. Amazing attention to detail — candy jars, coffee and creamer, snacks, and lovely toiletries. A great family alternative to the motels and B and Bs in town, it’s a 5 min drive from the shops and restaurants we love in New Bern.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

11 July 2024

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

Comfortable

Great spot. Very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

10 July 2024

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

Amazing Quaint Clean Cottage

Amazing two bedroom cottage on plenty of land, super clean and up to date. Beds were very comfortable and you can tell the owner takes a lot of pride in this house. Very up to date, tons of amenities and extras. Highly recommend this house!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise E.

7 July 2024

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

New Bern during the 4th!

We had a great stay at this property! The host was incredibly easy to communicate with and was extremely responsive. We had a terrific time with family and the location was just perfect. Highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

30 June 2024

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

Lovely

New Bern stray was lovely!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

20 June 2024

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

Will be back!

We loved staying at this comfortable and clean bungalow. It had everything we needed. We have family in New Bern so will definitely be looking to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

B S.

17 May 2024

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

Great Little Bungalow

My wife and i stayed here while in town for the Cherry Point airshow. It is a very cute and clean little house that has great access to many nearby activities. We would definitely love to stay here again, thank you

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

1 May 2024

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

Perfect Little Bungalow!

We enjoyed our stay in New Bern! This house is very clean and well stocked with anything you would need. Beds are very comfortable. Close to town, but not in town. Convenient to all areas. Loved both the front and back porches! Especially the porch swing. Just what we needed. We will be back! Thank you Maura and Peter.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

28 Mar 2024

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

Picture Perfect

Your property is gorgeous and we are lovef being so close to downtown New Bern! You did a fantastic job with renovating and decorating this lovely home. My travel buddy and I have stayed at many VRBO's and this is one of the nicest at which we have been. The proximity to downtown makes it very appealing. The cleanliness, your notes, the snacks, coffee, kitchen basics, laundry basics, and personal touches are amazing. The local literature was also very helpful. I can understand why your reviews are always so positive!!! If I have a reason to be in New Bern again, I would definitely seek out this property!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

8 Mar 2024

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

Great location and comfy home

This place is great! A quaint home away from home. Hope to reserve for our next stay. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

1 Feb 2024

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

Fantastic!

Precious quaint little cottage close to all New Bern has to offer!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

14 Jan 2024

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

Great experience

This was the second time I have stayed in this property. Everything was great and the location near my family was perfect. Communication with the owner during a trip delay due to weather was excellent. Highly recommend this property. Look forward to staying again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrica J.

31 Dec 2023

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

Cute and Cozy

My sister and I are originally from New Bern, we just don't get to go back often or as much. Since we had an ample amount of time off for the holidays, we decided to book this place (after reading reviews). We were super close to all of our favorite places to eat (Smithfield's Chicken &BBQ) and (Hwy55), just a couple (too many to list)!!! Maura's place has cute decor, I hated that I couldn't enjoy coffee on the porch (it was too cold), but I did love the porch swing! Overall, it was a great stay!!! Thank you Maura!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fuentes J.

19 Dec 2023

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

Cozy, clean, convenient stay in New Bern

This home was just as described with great amenities! Very clean, lots of room to relax and the kitchen was easy to cook in! Wonderful energy and aesthetic! Would book again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis E.

3 Dec 2023

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

Getaway

Enjoyed the home very much, had all the comforts of home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maura J Allard

Three years ago after a visit to New Bern I bought a home here. I loved it so much I wanted to share this beautiful city with as many people as I can. Hence I am opening the Beautifully Balanced Bungalow. I'm no stranger to Airbnb's, I have another one in Beverly Massachusetts (right next to Salem) and I frequent Airbnb's whenever I travel. Prior to our move to New Bern I was a full time Realtor where I learned first hand what people want in their homes. I now run an energy balancing company where I energetically cleanse homes, incorporate holistic Feng Shui design features and energy balancing of space (removal of EMF's, etc.). The name of my business is Wind, Water and Wisdom. So in addition to the space looking great I also want it to FEEL great. In my free time you will find me walking the shores of the Crystal Coast, on the hunt for a great cup of coffee, walking my dog downtown or riding on our motorcycle down the windy roads of Eastern North Carolina.

Why they chose this property

As a former Realtor my very favorite house is a bungalow and when I think of the South I immediately am drawn to a bungalow with a porch swing (insert sweet tea). I'm a huge fan of porches and outdoor space. This house offers a large front porch and back screened porch overlooking a large backyard. The home offers all the creature comforts to make a stay enjoyable from a physical standpoint and an energetic standpoint.

What makes this property unique

A fully packed beach bag complete with sunscreen, two beach towels and two sand drink holders. Fresh ground coffee from my favorite local coffee shop. I am happy to provide for your arrival a custom charcuterie board complete with a bottle of wine, beer or your favorite beverage (just ask me how). Live plants for health, crystal placement and feng shui touches for energy balancing and the house will be cleansed with sage prior to your arrival to remove any of the last guests energy. I want your stay to be filled with peace and ease.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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