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

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 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
Property Registration Number 165599

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
  • Pepsi Museum - 5 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Old Pinnix - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeard's Triple Play Restaurant And Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min walk

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 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelina D.

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

Home

We actually lived across the street from this property and love being home in Bridgeton. It's quiet yet close to everything. The home was wonderful and we can't say enough about our host who made us feel welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Excellent

House is charming! Very roomy. Felt very at home. Highly recommend! Hosts are great to work with too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, in what can only be described as America’s quietest town Bridgeton NC. The accommodations were clean and fresh smelling in what can only be described as a home away from home. Lots of AC, plenty of fans and laundry too! Fenced in yard made for a comfortable month for our senior huskies too. Recommendation of the highest for 3 nights or like us a value for 30 day stay!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Kings

Was there to check out the area and it was the perfect location for us to do that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Serenity

Everything you could possibly need is already there. There's a wonderful park on the river across the street. Very peaceful and comfortable..can't wait to go back. My dog absolutely loved it there also!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda B., Gaithersburg

Very cozy older but well kept and loaded with the basics. Loved it.

Nice pet friendly and clean. So happily surprised that the Internet was installed and worked
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carole O.

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

My sons wedding

We enjoyed this cute home! Cozy home away from home in a quiet neighborhood for walks and the neighbor across the steeet was very nice and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

So cute and nice owner

Loved it. Brought back memories of my childhood visiting my great aunts in New Bern. I would love to live there. Owner is very nice and personable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015

10/10 Excellent

Jerry & Marsha R.

Peaceful & Comfortable

Pleasant and relaxing, just as it always is. THANKS!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elyse D.

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

Wonderful!

It was perfect for me.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna C., Charleston, SC

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

Reunited

This was the perfect house for a friend reunion. So much better than a hotel! The carpeting kept things quiet so I could just let them stay up and giggle all night. We had a couple of meals at the house and the kitchen was more than adequate. Great location. It’s a super short drive to New Bern. The neighborhood is safe and so close to the water. I would definitely stay here again the next time we are up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Totally enjoyable experience. Highly recommend this pet friendly property.

Started mornings with coffee relaxing on the front porch. Nicely decorated Craftsman in peaceful neighborhood. Back porch with fenced in yard fully appreciated as we had our grandpup with us. I loved using one of the bikes to pedal to family member’s house. Owner quickly responsive and friendly. Bridgeton is a cool small town on the water which the photographer in the family took to full advantage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Margaret K.

Lovely Holiday Getaway!

Plenty of room for four adults in this lovely little cottage. Loved the enclosed porch but disappointed we were not able to use - it was just too hot! We were only there for two nights (one full day) so did not have time to air it out and cool it down. Perhaps next time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Lovely property

My family had a fantastic time at Just in the Moment cottage. The house is well appointed with plenty of extra linens and essentially anything you need for cooking/grilling. Our favorite moments were relaxing on the sunroom patio after full days out and about. Very convenient to downtown New Bern and a short drive to other scenic neighboring towns. Also, while not formally handicapped-accessible one of us who primarily uses a walker was able to maneuver in the space comfortably. We would definitely recommend to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Home away from home!

We have been renting this house for many years and always have a fun time! Because of the hurricane last September, we missed our usual fall visit. The location is perfect for a quiet, peaceful time away from the fast pace of Raleigh. And it's only a few minutes from downtown New Bern. As usual, we brought our tandem bike and enjoyed many rides on flat roads, saw lots of wildlife (not many cars!), and just had a fabulous time! My husband especially enjoys being so near the water, and we saw some beautiful sunsets. We feel so at home here and look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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

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

8/10 Good

Rita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Saturday - owner’s brother came. He used a chainsaw and leaf blower. The neighbor had a large tree removed with a chainsaw from 9am till dark.The home had an over abundance of beach arts and crafts. Making us wonder if it once was a gift shop? There was a smell that reminded us of grandma’s house. It was equipped with everything one could imagine which makes us give a four star review.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Nostalgic

I choose this property because I travel with my dogs. The house is the twin to a family home we have in NJ and it felt like I was taking a trip down memory lane. Very cozy and great quiet street. A short drive to downtown New Bern was also a bonus. The patio was my favorite area of the house. I hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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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