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'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bridgeton, NC
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Point Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern


The cottage is located in a small village just across the Neuse River from downtown New Bern. Just down the street is the new Bridgetown Harbor Marina. This cozy home was built in the 1950's and has been updated with all modern amenities. It has been decorated in a 'shabby chic' beach theme. You can enjoy a sun porch with a Nags Head hammock porch swing and rocking chairs. Perfect for relaxing, reading a good book or listening to music.

You are within walking distance of the river or you can use one of the bikes provided. There are 2 kayaks available.You will find a covered back deck with picnic table and gas grill to cook your evening meals. Inside, the home has 2 large bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a full and twin bed. Each bedroom offers TV connected to satellite. You will find 2 full baths, a fully equipped kitchen with stove, frig, microwave and dishwasher. The kitchen also offers a breakfast bar where you can eat as well.

There is a beautiful dining room for more 'formal' dining with an adjoining living room. The living area also has a flat screen TV for your viewing pleasure. Linens are provided or you may bring your own. There is a washer and dryer available just off of the kitchen. You can also use the office area complete with desk and bookshelves. WiFi can be accessed.

Just across the bridge you can visit historic downtown New Bern where you will find shops, restaurants, marinas and parks. Be sure to check out all the Bears around the city. It is only a 30 min drive to Atlantic Beach and 1 hour from Cape Lookout. An information packet will be available upon arrival to tell you where the many local attractions can be found.
We have done a number of renovations including new LVP flooring in the dining and living rooms, new siding and roof, new shed roof and additional landscaping. The kitchen has new cabinets and granite countertops. Updates occur on a regular basis.


Keywords: Renovated 1950's cottage near historic New Bern, 30 min to beach, bikes available, located in quiet neighborhood, near marina, shopping, restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Owner pre-approval required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number 165599
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

New Bern

Located in New Bern, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Union Point Park, while Greater Good Art Gallery and North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Bridgeton, NC

What's nearby

  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Union Point Park - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center - 5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tryon Palace - 6 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 5 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Freshwater Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pinnix - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern on 20 Jun, 2026 start from S$190, 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 at 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Just in the Moment' Quaint Cottage Near Historic New Bern located?

Located in the heart of New Bern, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center and Union Point Park. Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park and Isaac Taylor Garden are also within 6 miles (10 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. 177 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

bob c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised and nice home and well decorated with great outside accommodations. Clean!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2026
Thank you for you nice review. Glad everything as to your liking. Come again! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen, thebathrooms were outstanding in cleanliness anditems stocked. The laundry had soap and softner as well as, items to clean with. When we needed help with a small issue, the host responded right away. Ihave never stayed at rented home as nice as this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the gift. It was very special and much appreciated. Please come again!! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and neighborhood. The home had every amenity you could want. Great property and hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. I hope you will consider coming again and staying longer. Thx, Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway! Wonderful property with everything that we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your visit. Please come back again! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D. L.

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

Great place to stay.

We have stayed there three times and have really enjoyed it every time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2022
Always nice to have repeat business. Come back again !! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay - clean, comfortable, and well equipped. Very convenient to New Bern. I would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your nice review. I lover return guests. Come back again! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micki F.

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

Great stay

Nice little house, very convenient to historic downtown of New Bern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Thanks. Hope it provided a good space for you. Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariellen D.

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

Great New Bern location

Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2022
Thanks. I hope you do! Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Just in the Moment cottage. This is a quaint little cottage in a very quiet neighborhood. The kitchen was well stocked, and we loved the fenced in back porch with the nice little seating areas. It is just minutes away from New Bern, and only an hour away from the ferry to Cape Lookout. We would love to come back for more than the weekend next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We love repeat renters and hope you will come again! Thank you for your kind review! Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon l.

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

Cute, beachy bungalow

This house was very comfortable, well-equipped, very close to New Bern and not far from Altantic Beach. Our family had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thanks for choosing us. Hope you will come back again! Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard D. L.

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

Perfect

We have stayed here twice before and it is always perfect. Once again, we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2024
Thanks for your kind comments. Look forward to you staying again! Kind Regards, Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

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

House Hunting

Convenient to everything we wanted to do. Comfortable cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back again and safe travels Thx Mickey
Archival

8/10 Good

Erika K.

Memorial Day Weekend and Aurora Fossil Festival Get-Away

Very charming property and cute beach themed decor. Perfect sized for our little family. Great location in terms of New Bern and Aurora.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you return in the future! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Stay at Just in the Moment Cottage

Our stay at Just in the Moment Cottage was pleasant and lovely. We found the property quaint and homey, while remaining comfortable and charming. We would consider a similar stay on our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward or Joan B.

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

Awesome house

They had everything here. The house is so charming. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2023
Thanks for your kind review. Glad you had a good visit with family and weather didn’t interfere too much. Come again! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carmella s.

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

Bridgeton stay

The house was very comfortable and we had a great time. Very comfortable beds! And kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Glad you were happy with the house. Please come back again sometime. Fire ants have been taken care of!! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

We really enjoyed this home. The enclosed front porch and the back deck were wonderful spots to relax and the neighborhood was quiet and very walkable. We saw many types of birds an and lots of squirrels, great entertainment. The beds were really comfortable and having 2 bathrooms was a big plus. I hope this home is available for my next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2025
Thank you so much! I do hope you will come back again. We love repeat visitors. Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Wonderful!

The house was great and convenient to downtown New Bern. The beds were very comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
Glad you had a good stay. Hope you come back again in the future. Thanks for choosing my house. Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

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

Nice" home away from home"

This was a charming cottage with beautifully decorated rooms. The neighborhood was very quiet. We had everything we needed to feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Superb home just outside New Bern

We have a great 3 night stay in this cute home just a few miles outside of New Bern. Perfectly situated for our needs. A wonderful home to stay in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back again. Thx Mickey
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

Perfect Location for Weekend Visit to New Bern

We recently spent 3 nights in this charming cottage and were delighted with it's location in a quiet neighborhood with close proximity to New Bern. The cottage met our needs completely, very neat and well stocked. We appreciate the owners sharing it with travellers via vrbo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much....I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will want to return again!! Mickey and Kirt
Archival

10/10 Excellent

beth w.

Awesome, as usual!

This is a great house with all the amenities you need to have a very pleasant stay! I highly recommend it for a great get-away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks for being such a great return guest!! Keep on coming down...we love having you. Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Very pleasant

The property and location were perfect for us. We were in town for a family wedding and it was close to everyone and everything. Wish we would have found park up street the first day but we went the wrong direction on our walk! Super cute! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
thank you for your kind words. So glad you finally found the park and were able to visit with family and friends. Hope you will come back in the future!! Thx Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Very sweet home

Property was just as described. Well stocked with everything we needed, quiet, walkable neighborhood. Loved our stay and would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2021
Thanks so much. Love to have you return. Safe travels! Mickey
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Comfy and cozy!

We absolutely loved this house! Check in instructions were clear and easy to follow, house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the sun room and patio area especially! The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors we spoke to were friendly. Hosts were very responsive and set up the home very thoughtfully. It's a great location with easy access to New Bern. We will try to stay here again next time we come to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
Thank you for such a wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back again. We love repeat renters. Thx Mickey

About the host

Hosted by Mickey and Kirt Chappelle

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I relocated to New Bern from VA in 2004, looking for a new adventure. I am a nurse and have 2 grown daughters, a stepson and stepdaughter. I married a wonderful man from my hometown in VA after moving to NC and after much soul-searching, decided to move back to VA to be closer to my family. Together, my husband and I decided this home would make a great place to retire.
We have 2 dogs, love working in the yard, traveling, gardening and remodeling projects.

Why they chose this property

I purchased this home in 2004 and lived there for almost 5 years. I love the area and find it is close to everything, while still being in a quaint waterside neighborhood. It is quiet and peaceful and the neighbors are friendly. When I decided to move back to VA to be closer to family, I knew I wanted to keep the home, hopefully to retire there in the future. I really wanted to be able to have the home available to me and my family whenever we could visit, so vacation rental seemed like a great option. I love the beach and it is close enough to get there within 30 min.

What makes this property unique

The name of the cottage, 'Just In the Moment Coastal Cottage' has special meaning to me. I lost my only nephew Justin, (notice the first 2 words!) to melanoma. Justin lived life to the fullest and even though he was only 27, he experienced more in his short life than most do. Because he loved his career as a commercial pilot, you will find a very cool Aviator Bear in the home in his memory. I know Justin would tell you life is best lived in moments and to treasure each moment in time as if it may be your last. That is why I am not waiting to share my home with others. Waiting for 'the right time' never happens. That time is now. I hope you enjoy our home as much as we do.

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