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    Mackey’s Ferry Inn

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    River & Twine - The Neuse

    River & Twine

    4.8(16 reviews)
    66.4 mi

    I've stayed here twice, once to break up a longer trip and another time when I was in the area for…read moresomething else. This is mostly useful as a more interesting alternative to Rocky Mount's collection of very average chain motels along 64. It's definitely a different lodging experience and the clusters of tiny homes along a gravel road make for a colorful, fun little neighborhood feel. The parking is close by, and there are several food and (mostly) drink options at Rocky Mount Mills, which is adjacent. Note that there are only two restaurant options and the rest are mostly brewpubs, so food variety is limited. The hours of operation can be somewhat limited as well when it's not a weekend, so check that out when making plans. My first stay was in the Elizabeth, which was fine except the shower curtain was a little grungy and the sitting area wasn't suitable for curling up and reading, because it was just a padded bench with one end backing into a bookcase and the other into a countertop. Second stay was at the Neuse, which had a U-shaped seating arrangement where you could read for a while and a shower door that was much cleaner. So you're not allowed to stay in a place calling itself a tiny home and complain about it being small. I will just comment that the shower stall is hard to maneuver in, and if you drop the soap, you will have to get out of the shower in order to pick it up. Also, the stairs up to the sleeping loft are veeeeeeeeery steep. If you have to make a bathroom trip in the middle of the night, it can be quite a production. Also, the mattress is in the highest part near the ceiling, and heat rises. While the A/C unit worked well, it would be nice to have some sort of fan arrangement in the sleeping area. Note that the kitchen area provides a coffee maker and two mugs, a nice mini-fridge, a microwave, and some paper to-go cups. There are no other dishes, so if you're eating in, you'll have to account for that. The contactless check-in and check-out works fine, the tiny homes are cute, and the experience is distinctive. I wouldn't want to stay in one for more than a couple of nights, but for a short stay it's a worthwhile adventure.

    This is great for what it is...a tiny home motel/campground. Our tiny home that we had for a…read moreSaturday night in May was the Pamlico. I chose it because the steps to the upper floor looked sturdier and less steep than some of the other tiny homes. I was wrong. They are narrow but very deep. Precarious even if you're sober. And quite dangerous if you've been partaking in all the great breweries and restaurants. But that's not the house's fault. It was built that way probably to make use of every nook and cranny. And everything was spotless. The bed upstairs looked charming and comfortable. You definitely can't sit up in it without bonking your head. Would be perfect for children that never get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. Or for adults who have young enough bladders to make it through the night. Never fear, cause downstairs the couch does make into a bed of some type. Not the most comfortable thing, but when you're glamping you're having fun and we had some good laughs. Location is right across the street from Rocky Mount Mills which is super enjoyable for a night away. We had a great dinner, lots of drinks and breakfast at the coffee shop the next morning. If you have children with you, there are volleyball nets, firepits, and other outdoor things around the tiny houses. They give you a code before you check in that gets you in your little house. There's no place to "check in and out". Note that River & Twine also has a guest house. That would be more our speed for next time.

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    River & Twine - The Neuse

    The Neuse

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    Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour - Red spot they blame us for that was already there

    Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour

    3.7(13 reviews)
    62.4 mi

    The staff who checked me in and out were friendly and helpful. The condo was so pretty. The view…read morefrom the screened in porch was awesome. I loved having morning coffee out there and again in late evening. They have a recreational center with a large variety of things to do. There is an indoor and outdoor pool. We had a great time there. It is situated in a great spot to visit New Bern, historical New Bern, and going to the coast. Great location. We loved the historical district of New Bern. Tryon Palace, the trolley tour. The great restaurants. I will definitely book there again.

    Any positive review of this place has to either be a plant or an employee, or paid for!…read more Hadn't been back to this place since previous review. Hubby saw the website and thought they updated everything so decided to book for our anniversary. Big mistake. The website has the usual bait and switch stuff. We check in, got the EXACT same unit we had 3 years ago, and it's the same old and nasty unit. AND IT SMELLED ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! There is no way that housekeeping did one ounce of cleaning and didn't smell that odor! These are notes I made along the stay. Was supposed to be there Sun to Sun. We left Fri. very unhappy. Posting new pictures and you will see the same nasty tables in living room (no change or cleaning since 3 years ago???) - baby sock in dryer (washer/dryer not in unit. You have to go outside and downstairs to an unlocked room that anyone can walk into) - old 32" tv's in the rooms (not smart tv's) couldn't stream and the color so bad on one that everything was blurry - broken chairs - thought the bed in the second bedroom much bigger than the master bedroom so we slept in that room...discovered it was two twin beds pushed together and made up as one bed - ice-maker didn't work - every border in unit is FILTHY. One in the bedroom we slept in has red sticky substance that obviously was a spill. - housekeeping fees paid for what? - noticed two red spills on carpet in living room. We rubbed it just to see and just where we rubbed you can see just how filthy the carpet is. - dishes put up - dirty - pots oldddddd - refrigerator shelf on door broken - dresser/chest in master bedroom OLD and broken - took glassware out to cook and it was dirty. Took me half a second to actually wash it. How does housekeeping put dishes up for guest to use without making sure they're clean. WE PAY FOR HOUSEKEEPING . For goodness and health sake do your job and care about it!!

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    Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour
    Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour - Dirty, dingy tub

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    Ziegler Hotel and Suites - King bed

    Ziegler Hotel and Suites

    5.0(3 reviews)
    62.6 mi
    $$

    Certainly the most unique lodging I've ever had!…read more What happens when someone takes a 1950s style motel, updates the facility and gives the rooms themes? You get the Ziegler Hotel & Suites! I was working about 20 miles NE of New Bern, and was looking for options other than (a) the $100+/night hotel chains in New Bern or(b) a longer drive to Havelock for a room more in the company's acceptable expense range. Fortunately my internet search found the Zieglar, with rates at least $20/night less than the New Bern chains and comparable with Havelock rates. I stayed in the 1940.s themed room. Frank Sinatra photos and album covers are featured on the walls, along with other 1940's stars from radio, movies, and sports. Other rooms have as themes the 1950's, 1960's, Elvis & Marilyn Monroe, and even a Goth inspired room. Here's was impressed me. The room had all of the modern conveniences (hdtv, microwave, small refrigerator) but also included a DVD player with several movies in the room, and about eight books. I opened the drawer of the writing table and found a 1940's edition of LIFE magazine. The bed was comfortable with sheets having a colorful design - not your typical white hotel sheets. The towels and other linens were a higher quality than what you would find at most hotels. The heat/AC unit was a newer remote control design, and along with the ceiling fan kept the room comfortable on hot humid summer days. If I were looking for a comfortable quiet place where I want to indulge in a good book or two for a few days I would definitely suggest the Ziegler. Don't think it would be a good choice for a family on vacation on the business person needing a place for business meetings, But - if you want a quiet place that isn't your run of the mill lodging room and at a reasonable price - give 'em a try!

    If you are a couple traveling to or through New Bern check out the Ziegler Motel. The Zig is a…read moreremnant of past years. Small, clean, quaint, quiet, and safe location. Very close to historic downtown New Bern without the high prices of downtown hotel chains. The rooms have all the expected amenities, TV, frig, microwave, king bed. Love sitting on porch and enjoying night air.

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    Ziegler Hotel and Suites - NewBernZig.com

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    Twiddy - Walls had dust everywhere

    Twiddy

    2.5(118 reviews)
    53.6 mi

    Me my wife brother and sister-in-law and five other friend rented this beautiful place…read more The house was the greatest. Every morning I got up and watched the lovely sun rise will relaxing in comfortable seating that was provided. The beach was in walking distance but to get somewhere you had a little drive. Soaked my tired body in a very nice hot tub and waded in the nice pool. Needless to say staying at Elena Grant will be one our list for our next trip

    Our experience with Twiddy Vacation Rentals in the OBX was beyond disappointing. What was…read moreadvertised as a premium beach house felt more like the Motel 6 of vacation rental companies. The listing was inaccurate, and several amenities that were clearly advertised were either broken or not available at all. Some bathrooms didn't even have basic supplies like toilet paper. One shower had such low water pressure it was completely unusable. The dishwasher was broken for the entire week, which meant hand-washing dishes for 14 guests, three meals a day, for seven days. That is not what anyone signs up for on vacation. The house itself was not properly cleaned. There were cobwebs on multiple surfaces, visible rust throughout, and an overall neglected feel. For the price we paid, the condition of the property was unacceptable. Customer service was effectively nonexistent. We reported the issues, and nothing meaningful was done to resolve them during our stay. There was no urgency, no accountability, and no effort to make things right. Also worth noting: reviews appear to be filtered, showing only glowing feedback. Based on our experience, you are not getting the full picture when you read the listings. For the amount of money these homes command, expectations should be much higher. We would strongly recommend considering another rental company. You've been warned. Terrible consistent reviews on TrustPilot, Yelp and many other pages. The feeling is clearly unanimous and Twiddy clearly does not care.

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    Twiddy - Bugs and bird poop

    Bugs and bird poop

    Twiddy - Hard to believe it cost $12,000 to pee here for the week and we can't even get a toilet paper holder.

    Hard to believe it cost $12,000 to pee here for the week and we can't even get a toilet paper holder.

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    Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

    Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

    1.5(259 reviews)
    53.1 mi

    Brindley Beach Vacations have really beautiful homes and excellent managers. If you want a seamless…read moreevent, I recommend hiring a professional all inclusive event team such as OBX CELEBRATIONS as these guys provide the caterer, coordinator, DJ and photographer.

    We stayed at "Sounds Amazing" in Corolla, NC, managed by Brindley Beach Vacations, July 26-August…read more2, 2026. I'm naming the property because I wish I had found the reviews on independent sites before we booked. The home had significant cleanliness and maintenance issues upon arrival, including an ant infestation, dirty/stained furnishings, severely rusted outdoor furniture, and a pool area continually covered with pine needles and debris. The advertised tiki bar and second-floor patio area were effectively unusable for our entire stay because of the condition of the furniture and bug infestation. To Brindley Beach's credit, after repeated complaints they eventually sent management, housekeeping, pest control, upholstery cleaning, and other personnel to the house. However, most of this did not happen until the fifth day of our seven-day vacation. Their own housekeeping representative identified additional cleanliness problems beyond those we had reported, and the rusted tiki stools were ultimately removed but never replaced. After our vacation, we requested a reasonable partial refund--not a full refund. Brindley Beach refused, stating that the home remained "habitable" and citing its rental agreement. They did offer to reimburse us for pest-control and other supplies we had to purchase ourselves. What is especially frustrating is that Sounds Amazing appears to have overwhelmingly positive reviews on Brindley Beach's website. After our experience, I searched independent platforms and found significantly more critical reviews of both this property and Brindley Beach that I wish I had seen before booking. My advice: research the specific property on independent review sites before booking through Brindley Beach and don't rely solely on the reviews displayed on their website. Our vacation rental was absolutely not the experience we expected based on how this property was represented. Brindley Beach is a never again for us. We had to make a nuisance of ourselves to get their attention to come fix their poorly maintained property. I feel bad for the owner who is probably paying them good money to take care of his property.

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    Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales - Hot tub cover-Inside reflected what you see outside

    Hot tub cover-Inside reflected what you see outside

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    Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales - Pergola seating area upon our arrival.

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    Pergola seating area upon our arrival.

    Mackey’s Ferry Inn - vacation_rentals - Updated August 2026

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