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The Carriage House
Bedroom at the Carriage House
Interior
Private bathroom
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Snow Hill, NC
  • Place, Wayne Community College
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lane Tree Golf Club
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Wayne County Museum
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Carriage House

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn

Small cottage on a rural working farm in eastern North Carolina. The Carriage House is private lodging featuring a Country Inn, our General Store for sale of our pasture raised meats, and a Farm to Barn Venue for weddings, receptions, family reunions, special events and more. The property is located centrally near 4 larger cities, Wilson, Goldsboro, Greenville, and Kinston. The Carriage House is equipped to sleep 4 and has a private bath, bedroom, sitting room and kitchenette. Visitors have accessibility to the entire farm for biking, walking and/ or jogging . Grilling areas are provided for outdoor cooking. In the surrounding areas are many local and fine dining offerings and breweries. Bicycles are available for guests during their stay. We are available for any questions!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Snow Hill

Located in Snow Hill, this cottage is in the city center and on a river. Wayne County Museum and CSS Neuse II are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Gov. Caswell Memorial and Grainger Stadium. Lions Water Adventure and Kinston Lenoir Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Snow Hill, NC

What's nearby

  • Wayne Community College - 22 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lane Tree Golf Club - 25 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Wayne County Museum - 29 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Waynesborough Historical Village - 30 min drive - 40.1 km
  • East Carolina University - 43 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chele’s Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Flama Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn on May 9, 2026 start from $193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carriage House at Benjamin W. Best Country Inn located?

Located in the heart of Snow Hill, this golf cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Wayne Community College, UNC Health Wayne, and Wayne Memorial Hospital. AMF Boulevard Lanes and Lane Tree Golf Club are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a most welcoming place to stay. Very cozy and charming… super nice people :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Carriage House was more than wonderful! There were so many little warm touches and it was beautifully decorated! The property was impeccable! We will most definitely stay here again in the future! I hated to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host. Made the best breakfast. Do not pass the breakfast up if you stay in this beautiful cottage. Very clean. I would highly recommend staying if you’re in the Goldsboro North Carolina area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most lovely getaway at this charming and beautiful home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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

Genealogy research

This property has been in wifes family for 8 generations. Still well maintained, and a pleasure to once again visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Wonderful and private

This is a really special place to stay. Definitely off the beaten path! The hostess was kind, helpful and the place is just too cute! Beautiful old hardwoods, vintage bed, clean kitchen and a nice porch to relax on.There's also a nice small pavilion you could likely use to cook out, but we didn't take advantage of that.If you need modern convenience, WIFI was working too.Nice place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

B.j. B.

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

Carriage House

Awesome renovated carriage house with country charm and warmth. If you like being in the country and good down to earth people, this is a perfect getaway. Close enough to the AF base and town to enjoy the airshow and totally relax afterwards.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Wonderful Place!

Ms. Mary Betty and her family are excellent hosts. We enjoyed staying in the charming carriage house to celebrate our anniversary, and would definitely return again. Making biscuits with Ms. Lillie was an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen O.

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

Cozy Cottage

This cottage is adorable and the owner is very friendly. The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK S.

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

Welcome home

I would highly recommend staying. Very nice & cozy little place. The host was very welcoming & a wonderful lady.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea g.

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

Quaint country stay

Mary Betty was so accommodating & a great host. Everything you could need is in the carriage house. We were in town for a wedding and she even supplied us with a lint roller - just little touches that made the stay that much nicer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

From the time we walked into the main house to say hello to the moment we closed the door to leave, we felt like family. The cottage was very cozy, comfy and clean! The beds slept better than mine at home. My daughter and I were even allowed to borrow the golf cart and roam around the farm. We had breakfast in the main house and it was best scrambled eggs ever, cheese grits, sausage, fruit and juices. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Peter G.

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

It sucks

Was not able to stay it was not what we expected and they had a very rude worker there. We had to cancel cause place was very small and was not going to separate my family have not received any refund yet and cannot file claim website does not work right
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon B.

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

A beautiful and relaxing surprise. Perfect pair with Chef and the Farmer.

There is something just right about the Carriage House and the entire experience at the Kearney's farm. We were arriving around 9 pm after dinner with friends at Chef and Farmer. It was a pleasant drive out of town into the country to get to the Inn and Farm. When we arrived, there were beautiful rows of corn and a beautifully kept Inn, Carriage House and working farm. Mary Betty and I had arranged to leave the key as we were unsure how late we'd be. When we arrived the place was lit beautifully. There is a porch area in front of the Carriage House with a fan, barbeque and smoker (They also sell the meat they pasture raise and antibiotic free right next door). Leading up to the Carriage House is a comfortable and quaint front porch with two rockers looking out to the corn fields. Upon entering this 1850's beautifully kept and updated small house, Mary Betty has it set up in a way that feels special, with beautiful attention to the objects, furniture, linens, lighting that make is so comfortable. The temperature was set perfectly for our summer night and there was a kind and informational note on the fridge that helped us to some info about the property and the well functioning internet. I sat for a minute out on the front porch and Mary Betty pulled up on her mower; she was out mowing the acres. She was kind, welcoming, practical and immediately put us at ease, inviting my wife and me to walk the grounds. After settling in, we sat in the covered area for a while, feeling the breeze. The sky was clear and there were no mosquitos. Out in the distance, there's a hammock, swings and as we learned from the note on the fridge, an electric golf cart for use. They have a store on the farm where you can buy their pasture-raised beef and pork. Then we played, cards, watched a show on tv, and had a good night's sleep. Mary Betty left a fan in our room especially for me as I need the sound to sleep. We slept in, missing the country breakfast that sounded so good. Now as my wife gets ready, I'm sitting on the porch, listening to the calls of the birds and the relaxing wind chimes. The only note I would give is the following: It's a bit hard to tell from the pictures -- the place does sleep 6, 2 in the converted sitting room, which has its own door and a separate entrance to the restroom. The beautiful master bedroom has two extra beds as well. Staying here really added a beautiful, unexpected experience as part of our trip. Appreciate you Mary Betty!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful atmosphere. We enjoyed the golf cart ride around the farm. Finally got to meet Miss Mary Betty at the end of our two night stay. Such a sweet hard working lady maintaining a farm along with her family. The cottage was very clean and comfortable. It met all of our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Loved It So Much We Came Back!

This was our second time staying at the Carriage House. We come there to visit our son, who lives in Goldboro. It was a delightful, relaxing stay. We had everything we needed, and the setting is so peaceful. We also enjoyed getting to know our hosts! Thanks, Mary Betty! We'll be back if we need to stay in the Goldsboro area again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul h.

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

Wonderful trip with my Dad.

Clean stay, friendly service, quiet location to ride bikes and relax. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

It was wonderful and clean

this was a great place to stay for a lacrosse tournament
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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Stay-cation

I needed a quiet, peaceful getaway “now” I sent my request on a Thursday morning and within two hours I was confirmed for my next day’s travels. Thank you, Mary Betty!The charming cottage and its beautiful farmland surroundings provided me with all the peace, comfort, and stay-cation relaxation and reboot that I was looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha F.

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Great stay

My parents had a lovely time at the carriage house. They said it was peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Quaint and comfortable!

Mary Betty is the epitome of a southern lady! She was warm and welcoming and even allowed us to check in early. She gave us full access to the farm and the outbuildings on the property and even welcomed us to the use of her golf cart to scoot around the property. Our group fell in love with the "turkey brooding house" turned into the most amazing event venue-- 14,000 square feet of charm and atmosphere! The location of the carriage house was in close proximity to the Paramount Theater in Goldsboro where we were attending a show on Saturday night. This property comes with our full endorsement- it was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Charming

We had a lovely stay at the Carriage House. Host was wonderful. We even bought meat from their farm- a great souvenir of our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean T. T.

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

Step Back In Time

All my worries were over when we pulled up to "my" carriage house beside the "big" house. I feel my self relax. It reminded me somewhat of how a weary traveler 100 years ago must have felt returning home...safe, welcomed, comforted, and cared for. And that's exactly how our stay can be summed up. The accommodations are a beautiful blend of antiques to state-of-the-art. Our hosts were gracious, available, and welcoming. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my husband's 66th birthday. We had a blast!!! Go see for yourself...go to the plantation of yesteryear!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T LeAnn L.

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We loved our stay!

We were a party of six and four of us stayed in the Carriage House and two stayed in the main house. We showed up late and Mary was so kind about it. She is just amazing. The property is beautiful and we strongly recommend as a place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri G.

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

Unique and comfortable stay

My husband made reservations at Chef and the Farmer and this was only 30 minutes away and well worth the drive. Owners were very friendly and allowed us to drive around their farm on a golf cart. If you like history and rural settings this is the place to stay. We plan to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mary Betty Kearney

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We welcome you to enjoy a visit to our farm, rock on the porch, and take in the country lifestyle.

Why they chose this property

The Benjamin W. Best House was threatened by destruction in 1997 when its owners decided that their tract needed more farmland and that the then-vacant house was superfluous. Following intervention by Preservation North Carolina, Ossie and Mary Betty Kearney purchased the house in 1998 and, because it could not remain on its original site, moved the house that April 7th to its current location ten miles south. In its new location, the house stands less than two miles southeast of the Henry Best I House and approximately three miles west of the Best-Harrison House, a turn-of-the-nineteenth century dwelling constructed for another descendant of Henry Best.

What makes this property unique

The Benjamin W. Best House has completely been renovated to its original status and was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in February 2006. It is located on a 7th generation working family farm.
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