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The Buck Road Abode

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The Buck Road Abode AKA the Mary Alice Palace in honor the home's 1st queen
Big front porch to keep you dry when it rains and out of the sun when its hot
Living room with leather couch which has a pull out bed. 43" TV above fireplace
Dining room with 6 chairs and floating desk work space
Rotary telephone on its perch isn't hooked up but still fun to play with

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Vanceboro, NC
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Buck Road Abode

Come relax with the whole family at this peaceful place in the country not far from New Bern, Greenville, the Original Washington and our beautiful Carolina beaches. Also known as the “Mary Alice Palace”, it was built in 1954 with lumber harvested from the property. We've added modern upgrades during renovations while trying to keep the charm of the original design. It offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room (with pullout couch), dining room (w/ work space), kitchen, and breakfast nook. Thanks for looking!
The space
House built in 1954 that we tried to update to a rustic feel while keeping its original charm. Spacious living room with full bed pullout couch. Also has smart tv so you can stream from your streaming services. We have mifi for internet. Dining room with a separate work space. Big kitchen with dishwasher, stove, microwave, fridge, and coffee bar, as well as all basic amenities. Kitchen nook with nice view of backyard. 1 bathroom with original cast iron tub and tile. Everything else updated. 3 bedrooms (queen, full, and twin bed). We have a pack and play and a baby bouncer at the property. Back deck with gas grill and 2 chairs and side table.
Guest access
You can access the entire property, except the barn in back and carport. We are renovating the barn and carport so we ask that you do not go in them as it would be unsafe
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parking in the front or back lawn.
barn on property is off limits

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

Vanceboro

Located in Vanceboro, this vacation home is in a rural area. New Bern National Cemetery and New Bern Civic Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Isaac Taylor Garden and Aurora Fossil Museum. Jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Vanceboro, NC

What's nearby

  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 21 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Tryon Palace - 21 min drive - 31.2 km
  • New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center - 22 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 22 min drive - 31.5 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 22 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 18 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vera's Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Andy's Burgers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rainbow Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buck Road Abode pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Buck Road Abode?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Buck Road Abode on Jun 1, 2026 start from $115, 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 The Buck Road Abode?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buck Road Abode?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Buck Road Abode located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park, New Bern National Cemetery, and New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Union Point Park and New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

perfect for what we needed

if we're ever back in the area again we'd want to stay here
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and charming house. Easy dealing with the manager, very pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Great stay!

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

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

Just like home

Very nice place to stay. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda C.

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

Family holiday

Perfect for us to spend the holidays with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacob C.

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

Queit, peaceful family and dog friendly location

We found the place most enjoyable and relaxing. The host was extremely nice and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wanda C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
roach invested, had to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Nice home

Cute, clean little house that fit the 4 of us here for a graduation. Quiet neighborhood. We had a good short stay. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Front porch swing

The owners put a front porch swing in this past year; it was a great addition!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

courtney g.

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

Very clean

Our stay was great! The house was very big and clean! Plenty of room for our dog to roam around. Brian was attentive to getting back to me with questions and was in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Teresa N.

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

Our stay at this house

We enjoyed the our stay that this beautiful home. It was very clean, very spacious, a very quiet neighborhood and the owners was so nice and welcoming. We plan on staying again next year Lords welling. Thank you so much for letting us all stay in your home enjoyed it greatly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Our Little Trip

We absolutely loved it! The house is very nice, comfortable, relaxing with a lot of amenities. We were able to bring our dogs which was a plus for us. We will be back to stay again. Thank you for letting us all stay in your home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Family Visit

Visited family here in eastern NC. Two grand-kids stayed here with me. No problems! Hosts made sure we had everything we needed! Very convenient to all we wanted to do in Craven County!! Many thanks to the hosts!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Great stay at “The Buck”

The home was in great shape, very clean and completely stocked with everything you’d find in your own home!! Everything!!! We just moved to the New Bern area and their home was exactly what our family needed as we transitioned. 2 adults, 2 kids and 2 dogs!! We loved it!! We will be renting their home again when family from out of town come to visit!!!! A huge thank you to Brian and his family!! They have done an outstanding job with this VRBO property!!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joshua n.

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

Get off the main road and find the Abode

Came to visit our son and his new bride for 4th of July weekend. The house is older but the updates make it feel VERY homey. We also got an awesome treat on the night of the 4th! The neighbors across the street … approximately 1000’ from the front porch put on a 20+ minute fireworks show. They definitely spent a good bit of money because it was a great show! While our son is in N.C., whenever we go visit we will book the Abode if available. There is not a lot in the small town of Vance and that was perfect for us! We went to spend time with our son and new daughter-in-law and being off the beaten path was PERFECT. There is a Food Lion grocery, gas stations and dollar stores about 5 mins from the house, so you can get all you need right in town to make your stay at the Abode a great family experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brian

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What makes this property unique

We are pet friendly and have a couple of secluded acres to walk around.

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