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Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!

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Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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.

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number STR00036

About the neighborhood

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Lawson Creek, a neighborhood in New Bern. Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre 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, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. 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
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pepsi Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    2 min drive
  • Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine
    11 min walk
  • Famous Pizza & Subs
    3 min drive
  • Crema Brew
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 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 Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! located?

Located in Lawson Creek, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Tryon Palace, New Bern Civic Theatre, and Pepsi Museum. Christ Church and New Bern Firemen's Museum are also within 10 minutes. New Bern Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Historic Alston-Charlotte Cottage in Downtown New Bern! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Bern Scouting Trip

A charming little house, one of the oldest in New Bern. The location sits in the Beer-muda triangle (super close to three local breweries) with easy access to downtown. Great communications with the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect

House is meticulously maintained. Every detail was accounted for, plenty of everything (dishes, cookware, blankets, toiletries, water). The check in was easy and is an easy 5 star review to give. Good feel to the house! Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting family.

My mother and I enjoyed our stay. My daughter in law and granddaughter live nearby and it was a perfect place to stay. We walked downtown for shopping and meals. Very convenient to many places in New Bern. The house was decorated so cute and quaint. Very comfortable, clean house! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

new bern

loved all of the amenities , very clean and great host-wish they would communicate sooner on your info-HIGHLY RECCOMEND staying here as its close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Cottage

This wonderful cottage was everything we were looking for when dropping our children off at Camp. Tasteful and thoughtful decor and amenities. Great private backyard and we really enjoyed the bikes and biking to downtown New Bern. Beautifully restored piece of local history and close to everything! Host was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Storybook Cottage

This restored cottage is very well restored and more importantly while maintaining charm, is modern in execution. Very walkable neighborhood and close to downtown. I parked my car and did not need to use it again until I left. The home is as described and all amenities worked well. The owner is vey easy to work with and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Race weekend

The owners thought of every little detail at this house. We were very comfortable and the furnishings were beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped. The dishwasher is not full size so if you plan to cook a lot bring paper plates. We enjoyed our stay and would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

We have stayed at several VROBs and this is definitely among our favorites. Everything about the house and the yard was perfect! The host had thought of everything that provide convenience, entertainment, relaxation and comfort. The only complaint was location as it was a little further walk to the shops and restaurants than we were expecting. However, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couples Getaway!

We absolutely LOVED the Alston Charlotte house!! Such a cute place and a short walk to so much dining and night life! We all said we would stay again in a minute! The house and set up was super easy, check in and out was a breeze and everything was so ready and available…down to coffee and basics to do a quick load of laundry! We enjoyed every minute of our stay even through a tropical storm! Y’all, stay at the Alston Charlotte!! You will not regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

This property has everything we wanted in a home. Private entrance, enclosed backyard for our frenchie, patio area with grill. The inside is roomy, beautifully decorated and the bed is very comfortable. Washer, dryer, dishwasher….the list goes on and on. Walking distance to the palace, gift shops, eateries. Walks along the boardwalk is so relaxing and picturesque. Will definitely come back again. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 4th celebration

First, the home was just as described and it is easy to understand why it has received high reviews from other guests. We can confirm and echo the 👍👍👍👍👍 for this property. Next, it was our 1st trip to New Bern. If you have not visited, give it a try. It is a historical city with a lot of great restaurants and breweries. And now you know where to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024