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    River & Twine - The Neuse

    River & Twine

    4.6(17 reviews)
    66.4 mi

    This colony of tiny houses caught my eye when searching for places to overnight on a road trip…read more For sure it is an interesting study in architectural efficiency. Everything was new and immaculately maintained, and I enjoyed the galley kitchen. My biggest caution is for the mobility impaired. A very steep staircase leads to the loft bedroom. I decided I didn't want to risk stumbling down it if I had to go down to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Instead I used the pull out sofa in the tiny living room. It was not very comfortable but it did the job. On the plus side, there are breweries and a pizza place in the converted mill next door, so we did not have to hunt for dinner! Interesting experience but one time was enough for me. Ps if booking through a third party app, you may not receive the code to unlock your tiny home. Not to worry. Just call the River and Twine number directly and they will take care of you.

    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.

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    River & Twine - The Neuse

    The Neuse

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    Pamlico upstairs

    Ziegler Hotel and Suites - How adorable is this desk?!?

    Ziegler Hotel and Suites

    5.0(4 reviews)
    62.6 mi
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    Awesome stay while we were in New Bern. Conveniently located close to downtown and pet friendly! We…read morestayed in a 70s themed room and loved it. My only complaint would be no ice anywhere - but that is an easy fix! The bed was comfortable. The decor was awesome. I need to find the VE Bus shower curtain!! Our pup loved the grass!

    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!

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    Ziegler Hotel and Suites - The very comfortable bed

    The very comfortable bed

    Ziegler Hotel and Suites - Love this shower curtain. It is a big step into the large tub!

    Love this shower curtain. It is a big step into the large tub!

    Ziegler Hotel and Suites - King bed

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    King bed

    Twiddy - bugs and bird poop

    Twiddy

    2.5(118 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.

    Worst customer service ever experienced in 40 years of vacationing in OBX. I could make a long list…read morebut suffice to say STAY CLEAR. We rented Peanut's Palace which was a financial splurge and have never been so disappointed in my life. We were lied to repeatedly. They just don't care.

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    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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    Twiddy

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    Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

    Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales

    1.5(260 reviews)
    53.1 mi

    Great location. Could use some attention on the outside for better curb appeal and definitely…read moreneeding some care internally. While we were pleasantly pleased they let us check in early, we had many issues from the start. They did send someone out to address a few things right away but not everything was dealt with. Would not recommend staying here if you have pets since the grass is never cut and yard is very overgrown. Lots of snakes and ticks. We called to inform them but nobody ever came, even though we were told they would . House has serious sewerage issues. Feces came up from the drains and caused the entire floor to smell like crap. We called multiple times and someone did come out, but the guy told us the owners needs to have the sewage cleaned more often and it's never done. This happened 3 different times while we were there. I expected a call from someone , anyone, to follow up.... I even messaged a requested a call from management multiple times ... was told they would call me, but after multiple excuses over a week passed and I never received a call . I did get a text saying they'd refund us $500 which is nothing in comparison to what we paid and the disgusting issues we had to deal with .

    nightmare of a rental company. Home was disgusting (meat and scrub brush left in the kitchen sink,…read moretoothbrush from last vacationers in bathroom, stained furniture) in shambles (deck boards broken, broken chairs in dining room, deck covered in wood and paint chips, broken mirror, exposed screw where a handle should have been) could go on, but have wasted enough time with this company. SAVE YOURSELF. Go elsewhere, anywhere! for over $10,000 for a week, you'd expect better right? zero stars (but because we couldn't afford to leave and find somewhere else to stay last minute, we receive NOTHING back, even after proving the hazardous state of the house)

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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 October 2026

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