A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

New Bern, NC

Pepsi Museum5 min drive
New Bern Grand Marina6 min drive
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center6 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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Thomas McLin House, with on street parking.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

This holiday home is located in New Bern. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Union Point 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
Pepsi Museum - 5 min drive
New Bern Grand Marina - 6 min drive
Union Point Park - 6 min drive
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Cookout - ‬16 min walk
‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min walk

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 Christ Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H., Greensboro

15 Nov 2023

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

Charming

We enjoyed our stay in this cute bungalow. The house has a nice layout and the hosts added nice touches like good coffee, thick towels, and comfortable beds. We hope to stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

9 Nov 2023

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

Really great property!

This was a great house and had everything needed to feel like home away from home. The location to family was just perfect. Seemed central to everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy J.

18 Oct 2023

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

Mum Fest Fun

We came into town specifically for the Mumfest. The location of the house for this was ideal. And while most people jack up the prices of their rentals for this exact weekend, the pricing was very fair. I loved all of the originality that the house still had. All of the extra touches were especially homey. Everyone in the family said we should definitely stay there again and I agree.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

3 Oct 2023

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

NC

Beautiful and clean!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollis G.

16 Aug 2023

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

Cute Bungalow

House hunting so wanted to be close to a lot of things like groceries, gas stations, downtown. Maura always got back to us quickly to answer any questions. Host was thoughtful and left tea-coffee-snacks-water out for guests which is so kind and helps to make being away seem like home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

1 Aug 2023

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

Home Away From Home

Highly recommend this very welcoming home in New Bern. During cooler weather, a convenient walk to shopping, dining and hospital. Very quiet neighborhood. Loved sitting on the porch swing in the mornings and evenings. Just a short drive to downtown. Beds very comfortable. Nice fenced back yard. A place I could live.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

9 July 2023

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

Our stay was a short weekend getaway.

The cottage is awesome. It is clean and very comfortable. The owners are super easy to work with and very good communicators. New Bern is a fun and funky little town. This is a fun and funky little cottage to come home to. We gave the experience 5 stars even though we gave location 3 stars. If you want waterfront, choose a waterfront hotel. If you want a nice place to come home to after a fun filled day or evening, choose this cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 June 2023

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

Rest and relax

We stayed two nights in this restful and relaxing house. It was instant relaxation. No clutter and beautifully decorated. Convenient to the friends we were visiting and to town. We enjoyed the b back porch in the mornings. Also a swing and chairs on the front porch. We loved the soothing paint color and the mattresses were perfect. A great space and hope to return some day. Thank you, Maura for such a beautiful, thoughtful space you’ve made.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

21 June 2023

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

Clean and nice neighborhood

The house was clean. The backyard and screened in porch was nice. Easy to find location. Good communication with owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

11 June 2023

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

Love New Bern!

Property was perfect. Clean and stocked with everything you may need. Close to town. Awesome stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

25 May 2023

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

New Bern little Gem

We loved the location, accessibility to Downtown New Bern and surrounding neighborhoods. We were in town to paint with the New Bern Plein Air event workshops. Thoroughly enjoyed the event and outstanding artworks, restaurants Penningtons on the Water, Lawsons Creek and the local favorites. Accommodations were wonderful, comfy, relaxing and everything we expected. thank you Maura for a delightful and refreshing environment. So relaxing! Loved the screened in porch with birds singing in the morning.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

17 Apr 2023

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

Weekend away

Clean, just right size bungalow..close proximity to downtown! Well furnished

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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.