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Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a brick pathway leading to the entrance, and an American flag.
A house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a number '309' on the wall.
A brick pathway leading to a house with a white railing on both sides, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A covered porch with two rocking chairs, a table, and a ceiling fan.
A covered porch with two rocking chairs and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Oriental, NC
  • Place, Oumc Community Labyrinth
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!

Oriental is all about slowing down and relaxing….and that’s what we hope you do at our turn-of-the-century home. Its been a place where our family has made memories for over50 years! Everyone who visits gets a sense that this home has been well loved and lived in….its NOT fancy but its comfortable and inviting. Whatever you do, DON’T RUSH…it's a small town built for long ambles, a bike ride or a little tennis or pickle ball….and of course Sailing. Oriental is the ”Sailing Capital of North Carolina”. The Neuse River is within site of our front porch.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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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
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 699230vb
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
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

About the area

Oriental

Located in Oriental, this holiday home is on a river. Sea Gate Marina and Sound of Freedom Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alliance Recreation Park and Kennel Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Oriental, NC

What's nearby

  • Oumc Community Labyrinth - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 36 min drive - 59.9 km
  • Union Point Park - 36 min drive - 59.9 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 37 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Tryon Palace - 37 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 61 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Silos Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brantley's Village Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barcos Food Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Village Food Emporium - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Oriental Dog Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and Alliance Recreation Park. Pamlico Community College and Pamlico County History Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, comfortable home in a great location in Oriental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay in this historic home! It was perfect for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice home great location beds comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but sweet visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Great location

Great location, quiet neighborhood, and nicely furnished house
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Another great stay

Always enjoy staying at this lovely family home just a short stroll from the river, especially spending time on the wonderful screened porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property. Lots of space in the home. Great front porch. Perfect for our needs for 7 people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great. More roomy than it looks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

lamond w.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

It's just the older house just got a spooky

It was a quiet stay was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
We do not allow parties and events at our home. Neighbors complained that people were loud...cars were parked in the yard. We had to ask our housekeeper to perform additional cleaning after your group left.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Oriental discovery trip

Everything was great with this property! Check in was easy, it was convenient to everything, and the neighbors were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christen W.

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

Family weekend

We came into town for a wedding and had an amazing weekend. The kitchen was well equipped and I was able to cook. The house was clean and the neighborhood was very quiet and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila G.

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

Great weekend !

We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Just perfect!

We enjoyed staying in this historic 2 story home with lots of room for reading and relaxing. Just 2 blocks from the river for a morning and evening stroll. I would book again. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Wedding Stay

Our stay at this home was absolutely wonderful. Dealing with the host was great and very prompt. We needed an early check in and she was extremely accommodating. We would book here again with no hesitation. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Peaceful

I love the old house, especially the wooden floors. Everything was easy and convenient here. We had no issues and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A home away from home

It was everything you could ask for in a vacation home. We had everything we needed and the host was very accommodating. We fell in love with the screened in front porch. This will be one of our highlights of the year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2023
Thank you John! You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marni E.

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

Perfect weekend

The house is gorgeous, walking distance to all things Oriental. Kitchen is well stocked, comfortable living spaces for relaxing and socializing, beds are fabulous, screened in front porch was a wonderful gathering place for morning coffee. The host was so easy to communicate with and gracious beyond words. 5 adult women had a perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Gem!

This home is a gem! The location was great. Our family of seven enjoyed a weekend of luminaries, flotilla, parade, food, and shopping. We walked everywhere we went! Watched the sunset over the water too! Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2024
Thank you Gina, I’m so glad you had a good visit and you are welcome anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Awesome location

This older home was perfect for our family with 3 kids. Great location one block from the beach, one block from a park, and a few blocks from the shops on the main drag. The upstairs shower leaked through the ceiling, a known problem the owners were working on fixing, but we were fine using the other shower. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha A.

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

Weekend with family

We had a wonderful experience staying here with family for the weekend. We have 3 kids (4, 6, and 9), and my parents joined us too. The kids shared a room and each had their own bed, with a bathroom just next door. The 2 living areas made it easy to spread out when we wanted to. We loved the proximity to the little beach, park, and town dock. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

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

Wonderful Historical House that is a Great Place to Stay!

This house is great! It is spacious, peaceful, and homey. The photos and description of what to expect are very accurate. It has a great, historical vibe that makes you feel right at home. The bedrooms are very large and comfortable. The kitchen is very functional and has most everything you need to cook meals. We also used their gas grill that worked well for our purposes. We really loved this place and highly recommend it. We will try to rent it again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Peaceful Thanksgiving

We stayed here for several days over Thanksgiving. The house was clean, comfortable and charming in that quirky way that old houses are. We loved just sitting around chatting in the living room and walking down the road to the coffee shop and along the waterfront. It was too cold to sit on the front porch but that is a great feature I’m sure in warmer weather.My 89 year old mom said her bed was really comfortable and she slept well 😊This house has obviously been a special place to many people and has such a positive energy. My nieces loved hanging out together in the big bedroom upstairs with the 3 beds.We will definitely stay here again if we are ever back in Oriental again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

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

Ideal middle-aged-girls’ trip weekend stay

There were 5 of us ages 60-70. The house was perfectly comfortable for us and could easily have accommodated two more. The two of us who didn’t care for stairs could use the downstairs bedroom and bath. The short walk to “downtown” Oriental was just right and the owner’s recommendations for eateries and shopping were spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Thanksgiving bliss

The property was just down the street from family and the water front. Lots of room and large kitchen. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Beautiful home and very cozy!! Enjoyed our time swinging on the front porch.

Beautiful home and very cozy!! Enjoyed our time swinging on the front porch and short walk to the water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Sharpe

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Our parents moved to Oriental in 1974 and created a home for all four of us kids as well as 10 grandchildren and now 14 great grandchildren (and growing we hope!) We spent every free moment there but particularly loved the Fourth of July Croaker Festival...Thanksgiving and Christmas. This home has lots and lots of memories and we'd love for you to build some there too!

What makes this property unique

One front screened porch (with rockers and swings) where you can sit and read or talk….our family loves early mornings and evenings there telling stories and reminiscing. You can see the River Neuse from that porch and get a good sense of what kind of wind is available for a sail… you might catch a whiff of the gardenias or other flowers in the garden depending on the time of year.

One back deck built around a Live Oak Tree where you can have a bite to eat.

Three bedrooms and two full baths….a king room….a queen bedroom and a bunk and twins room all sleeping 8 comfortably

One large dining that has been the scene of lots of Thanksgivings and family dinners of fried chicken….shrimp and oysters from the River and most importantly, LOTS of LIVELY conversation about everything you an imagine including religion AND politics…child-rearing and a little gossip about whoever is not there at the time….

One large Florida Room (thats a fancy name for the side family room) where we continue conversations after dinner and play games or watch a movie. We survived 39 years without much of a TV but agreed to add a big 54” flat screen last year for the enjoyment of our guests. Now we argue about whether its ”on” or ”off”! Enjoy some family time playing and talking and turn the TV on only if you run out of things to talk about! We also have internet if you really need to plug in to the world but try life in Oriental without it! You will love it!

One large kitchen which has produced some incredible meals and some other memorable times dying Easter Eggs and all of the things that families do in kitchens….again…think conversation and food!

One small breakfast room which holds the ”kids table” at Thanksgiving and other family dinners. Its small but we manage to get a lot of people around the table for breakfast or lunch shifts.

One living room which can be the quiet get-away place for those who need a little alone time for a nap

No parties/events allowed at this property

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