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The Buck Road Abode
Holiday home in Vanceboro with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71300 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Vanceboro, NC
- Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center21 min drive
- Place, Tryon Palace21 min drive
- Place, New Bern Grand Marina26 min drive
- Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)24 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
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
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Vanceboro
Located in Vanceboro, this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Vanceboro, NC
What's nearby
- New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 21 min drive - 32.5 km
- Tryon Palace - 21 min drive - 31.2 km
- Union Point Park - 22 min drive - 32.8 km
- New Bern Grand Marina - 26 min drive - 31.5 km
- East Carolina University - 36 min drive - 56.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 7 min drive
- Vera's Diner - 7 min drive
- Andy's Burgers - 6 min drive
- Subway - 7 min drive
- Rainbow Garden - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
12 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
John W.
20 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben M.
26 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for what we needed
Ben M.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth P.
20 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paula E.
19 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home
Paula E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
Wanda C.
2 Dec, 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Wanda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wanda C.
26 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Wanda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jacob C.
23 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Queit, peaceful family and dog friendly location
Jacob C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda M.
31 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home
Amanda M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
29 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Front porch swing
Chris H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
courtney g.
7 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean
courtney g.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy Teresa N.
5 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this house
Jeremy Teresa N.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris H.
28 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Little Trip
Chris H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
6 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Visit
Terry M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan S.
28 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at “The Buck”
Ryan S.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
joshua n.
19 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get off the main road and find the Abode
joshua n.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca H.
1 Aug, 2025
Rebecca H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Brian
What makes this property unique
We are pet friendly and have a couple of secluded acres to walk around.
Languages:
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