10/10 Excellent
Chris F.
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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Historic Methodist Parsonage....With a Front Porch Full of Rockers and Stories!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
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 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 neighborhood
Oriental
Located in Oriental, this vacation home is on a river. Sea Gate Marina and Bock Marine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kennel Beach and Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, sailing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Oriental, NC
What's nearby
- Oriental Dog Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Bayboro Community Park - 15 min drive - 21.3 km
- Health Center- Camp Sea Gull - 16 min drive - 20.9 km
- Sunfish Beach - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
- Alliance Recreation Park - 17 min drive - 22.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Silos Restaurant - 14 min walk
- Brantley's Village Restaurant - 7 min walk
- Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar - 9 min walk
- Barcos Food Company - 12 min walk
- Tiki Bar - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary O.
Aug 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rosemary O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina H.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gina H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lee C.
Sep 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lee C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven H.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Steven H.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Sue C.
Nov 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Sue C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen G.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Kathleen G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
lamond w.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
It's just the older house just got a spooky
lamond w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christen W.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Christen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven B.
Jan 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oriental discovery trip
Steven B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Sheila G.
Oct 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend !
Sheila G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol B.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!
Carol B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Stay
Kim S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patrick P.
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Patrick P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gina D.
Dec 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem!
Gina D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marni E.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
Marni E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily H.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Emily H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marsha A.
Sep 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with family
Marsha A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randy C.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Historical House that is a Great Place to Stay!
Randy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary B.
Nov 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Thanksgiving
Mary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carole G., Franklin, TN
Dec 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal middle-aged-girls’ trip weekend stay
Carole G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pam J.
Nov 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving bliss
Pam J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melanie W.
Nov 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very cozy!! Enjoyed our time swinging on the front porch.
Melanie W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aaron B.
Oct 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big house with lots of character.
Aaron B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Mary Sharpe
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
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
Languages:
English
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