Cancel

Open app

Search

Mackey’s Ferry Inn

5.0 (2 reviews)

Mackey’s Ferry Inn Photos

Recommended Reviews - Mackey’s Ferry Inn

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Nathan S.
146
43
24

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Ask the Community - Mackey’s Ferry Inn

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

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.

Photos
River & Twine - The Neuse

The Neuse

River & Twine - Tiny homes

Tiny homes

River & Twine

See all

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

Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour

3.6(12 reviews)
62.4 mi

Been booking for the pass couple weekends and it haven't been up to pare. I took picture and all…read moreand they manager called me and said we left it a mess and left a smell when we got there the smell was in there had a whole kids birthday party the whole weekend with alot of kids so wasn't smell of weed from us also said we left it trashy everytime we come we make sure it's clean back up and everything out back I also have torches of the stuff they say we messed up it was blood on the light switch the walls and all and now when we tried to book a new one was told we couldn't and still haven't gotten my money back so eveyone be careful booking and make sure to check the whole room and area out for it being left a messs from their housekeepers even towels was dirty and we had to wash them order to use The ones we stay in was san castle 1 & 2

We booked a trip down to New Bern very last minute and we left from Pennsylvania 2 hours after the…read morethought entered our head. After we got on the road, my husband asked if I checked the reviews. I didnt. Well, when I did, I was horrified to learn that we were gonna stay in the Bates Motel! We stayed in the Fairway Villas. It was a small one bedroom unit upstairs. I was very pleasantly surprised when I opened the door. It was clean. The full kitchen is more of a kitchenette, but its fine because we were only in for a long weekend. The gave us enough supplies to last us including 2 loads of TIDE for the washing machine. The bathroom is older but clean. The bed was comfortable and the pillows are nice. The patio furniture on the screened patio was covered in pollen but thats just this time of year in NC. We travel alot and I would most definately write a negative review if this place was as bad as I read about, but we enjoyed our stay and I would most definately come back.

Photos
Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour - Dirty, dingy tub

Dirty, dingy tub

Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour - Stained Pillows on sofa

Stained Pillows on sofa

Wyndham Resort at Fairfield Harbour - Blood on the wall when we got there

See all

Blood on the wall when we got there

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.

Photos
Ziegler Hotel and Suites - NewBernZig.com

NewBernZig.com

Ziegler Hotel and Suites - NewBernZig.com

NewBernZig.com

Ziegler Hotel and Suites - 50's room

See all

50's room

Twiddy - Walls had dust everywhere

Twiddy

2.5(117 reviews)
53.6 mi

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.

The home was in appalling condition. The air reeked of must and mildew. Filthy blankets had to be…read morewashed upon arrival--completely unacceptable given the cost. Vents were caked with mildew, the bath mat was filthy, and dishes and cutlery had been put away wet and dirty. Dust covered the pendant lights and furniture throughout, triggering allergies for all of us. Absolutely zero effort had been made to maintain this property. The deck was riddled with rusty nails--my children were literally picking them up, an outrageous and dangerous hazard. The pool area was no better: the pavers around it were so scorching hot they became unsafe to walk on. We endured because of a death in the family, but this property was disgraceful. I would never rent again, nor would I trust any property under Twiddy's management.

Photos
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.

Twiddy

See all

Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

1.5(255 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.

Brindley as a company is terrible. I left feedback (no response), and one star reviews on their…read morewebsite and Facebook which they didn't post. Now posting on Yelp and Google. I don't recommend ever working with them. They are a shady company. We stayed at Frosty Shores in the 4x4 section of Corolla. Check-in & Cleanliness - Check-in was 4:00 PM. When our group arrived at 4:45, the house had not been cleaned from the prior week. I called the property manager, and the cleaners (a father and son) arrived shortly after -- asking us not to mention to the manager that they were late. We had already called. The initial clean was inadequate. The next day we visited the property manager's office (they had asked the lease signer to come in to verify occupancy during beach week) and used that opportunity to report what we had found: broken glass on top of the refrigerator, dirty floors, a master bath drain that wouldn't drain, and a ripped screen on the master bath sliding door upstairs. The property manager sent someone to fix the drain that day and took the screen for repair -- it was returned four days later. As the week went on, we continued to notice issues: sheets that didn't feel clean, a stain on a bedding cover, a suitcase stand with two legs unscrewed, and a refrigerator door shelf that fell and broke when we loaded drinks onto it. The cleaners returned (father, son, and mother) and asked what the problem was. When we explained, the son pushed back, insisting they had cleaned. They did acknowledge they don't clean the foyer because "people track in dirt," don't pick up trash outside the house, and don't do deep cleans. They cleaned for about 15 minutes. The broken glass on top of the refrigerator was never removed. The house continued to feel dirty and dusty throughout the stay, which was uncomfortable for several adults and kids alike. Following up with Brindley afterwards and asked for a discount due to the cleaning issue and they said it is in their lease that they don't reimburse for cleaning issues. What a disappointment. They don't stand by their agreements in the lease (to provide a clean environment) and yet hold firm when making it right with the customer. Listing Misrepresentation - The listing photos do not reflect the current state of the property. The family room and den furniture shown in the photos was different from what was actually there. There was no foosball table and no second refrigerator as pictured. The listing should be updated to accurately represent what guests will find. Beyond the photos, the house felt run down. None of the upstairs windows had screens, making it impossible to open them for a cross breeze. Outdoor cushions on the lower deck were left stacked on top of an exterior cabinet rather than stored inside it -- they had visible holes, rips, and were dingy. They should be repaired, cleaned, and stored in the cabinet, or replaced. Leaving them in plain sight reinforced the overall sense of neglect. Bottom Line - Given the price and the listing photos, my expectations were significantly higher than what we experienced. The listing photos need to be updated to accurately reflect the house. The property needs a thorough deep clean and general freshening. And the nightly rate should reflect the actual current condition of the home.

Photos
Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales
Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales
Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

See all

Mackey’s Ferry Inn - vacation_rentals - Updated July 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...