Historic Downtown Gem | Walk to Shops & Dining | Fire Pit + Bikes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Historic Downtown Gem | Walk to Shops & Dining | Fire Pit + Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Historic Downtown Gem | Walk to Shops & Dining | Fire Pit + Bikes located?

Located in New Bern Historic District, this holiday home is steps away from North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace and New Bern Civic Theatre. Pepsi Museum and Christ Church are also within 5 minutes. New Bern Station is 7 minutes by foot.

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

24 Oct 2024

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Wonderful Fall Get Away

Had a lovely time in New Bern. Great location , can pretty much walk everywhere :)

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burton S.

30 May 2024

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Great location!

10/10 great spot for a vacation. We walked everywhere!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly h.

29 Jan 2024

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Great location! Excellent service and property!

It was a beautiful old home restored in a location right in the heart of downtown. Well stocked and easy to find. We loved it and would come stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nate T., Rocky Mount, NC

19 Oct 2022

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Excellent!

Excellent house and excellent folks to work with while there. Great and extremely easy access to downtown New Bern. We'll be back!

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

carolyn j.

24 Mar 2024

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Great property wish there had beem abedroom down stairs, location was great

Love the property house had everything any would need. We your there for my granddaughter wedding only afew minutes from thte Maola at Riverside. And that was also a grest venue

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

8 Sept 2024

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EXCEPTIONAL

This is probably the best VRBO I stayed in years! Everything is top quality! Excellent. Every detail has been thought of in the place. I would recommend to everyone. There customer service it’s outstanding.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

6 Jun 2022

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Great House Near Everything in New Bern

We had a great stay here for a wedding weekend in New Bern. The house was very nicely set up and near everything in downtown New Bern. We had everything we needed and comfortably fit my wife and I as well as my parents with a bedroom to spare. Although we were too busy to take advantage of it, there was a very nice back yard and outdoor seating as well. Would recommend to anyone coming to New Bern!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

12 Jun 2023

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Lovely Stay

We were in town for our granddaughter’s graduation and had a great experience at this lovely home. Everything was as described. This home is furnished well with comfortable beds, cozy and comfy furniture in the den and living room and a huge table in the kitchen with plenty of seats. The back yard is so nice. It’s a short walk to/ from many stores and restaurants. The check in/ out process was easy. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

11 Jul 2023

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Fun Getaway With Friends

Highly recommend staying at Higgins Downtown Depot. We were a group of 7 friends on a get together. The home is beautiful, spacious, and well stocked for the perfect home base to all the fun to be had in New Bern. The bedrooms have plenty of room, 2 bathrooms were enough. The living room and large dining room were great hangout spots and had enough comfy seats for all of us. We used the backyard and bikes. We were glad to have the washer/dryer when a downpour caught us one evening. Location is fantastic, you can walk to lots of restaurants and activities. The host was very responsive when we had an issue and fixed it quickly. My only takeaway for the host is to make sure bike tires are already pumped and provide an easier tire pump.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

15 Apr 2024

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Great Location!

Charming, very clean, well-decorated house. A little quirky because it was built in the late 1800s (I think?). Some sloping floors, light switches in odd places in some rooms, etc. They have maintained a great deal of the original floor plan, doors, etc of the house, which we loved but definitely not an open floor plan! Plenty of space for six adults. Ideally would have loved for the third bedroom to have a queen-size bed instead of the twins as it was three couples and someone had to draw the short straw. We knew that was the situation but sacrificed for the location. Beds and linens were amazing. Would love to know the mattress brand but forgot to look. Thick duvets and lots of pillows. Kitchen was well-stocked with every imaginable appliance. Open shelving so no hunting for what you need. Only not great thing is that the ice maker doesn't produce much ice and what is supposed to be cubes are mostly chips. So bring a bag of ice! Regarding the light switches, definitely leave some lights on if you leave when it's daylight and plan on returning after dark. We had a hilarious time trying to find lights on our first night. We really loved our stay there and will definitely be back again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory H.

2 Jul 2025

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Best VRBO we have visited, loved our trip to New Bern

We loved our stay! The house is cozy, charming, and beautifully furnished — everything felt comfortable and welcoming. The historic character gives it great personality, and the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed to cook and enjoy meals as a family. The location is ideal: just a short walk to restaurants and close to the heart of a lovely downtown area. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

24 Apr 2025

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Higgins Downtown Depot

Great location, within walking distance of all Tryon Palace and downtown main street. Top of the line counter top appliances. Nice fenced in backyard for kids to play in. Management service was extremely responsive to all questions and request. Upon arrival the toaster would not work, they had a new one delivered the next morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann T.

25 Mar 2025

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Great Location in Downtown

House was comfortable and well appointed. Located downtown and can walk to many restaurants and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

19 Nov 2024

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Downtown New Bern Gem!

We enjoyed our stay at your home very much. It was beautifully decorated with interesting art work. The beds were very comfortable and the bedrooms nicely appointed. Great kitchen and eating area as well. We loved being able to walk to shops and restaurants right from the house. New Bern is a great little town with friendly people, charm and so much history. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

8 Aug 2024

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Great home and location

We stayed with friends at this home and really enjoyed the home and the location. We were able to walk everywhere we needed to and had comfortable living rooms and bedrooms. Just caution that as listed the bathroom upstairs does not have a stand-up shower, while it does have a shower handle for in the tub. All 4 adults and 4 kids shared the downstairs bathroom shower. Kitchen was fabulous and wonderfully supplied. Host was responsive for needs. Loved seeing the train go by, was not loud and enjoyed seeing it pass by. We will definitely consider this again next time we are in New Bern. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

29 Jul 2024

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Perfect place to stay for camp dropoff or just vacation!

The house is very clean and comfortable. We stayed here for both drop off at camp and pick up. The location is so good- we rode our bikes everywhere we needed to go around the town. We easily could have walked as well. The house has been renovated adorably, all the bedding is very comfortable. One thing that the management does that goes above and beyond that we so much appreciated is they stock the kitchen with trash bags, dish soap and dishwasher soap (and hand soap) so that you don’t have to go to the store and buy all that stuff. Communication with host is very easy and responses are very quick. We will stay here every year without a doubt!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia P.

18 Jun 2024

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Great location

House was as advertised and in good condition. Check in and check out were easy. It is really fun to learn about the history of the home. It has been renovated nicely. Be sure to make note of the bathroom situation when booking, however. There are 2 bathrooms in the home- one downstairs in the hall with a shower and one upstairs near all the bedrooms in the hall but with only a clawfoot bathtub. Otherwise, great location and everything went great. Will be staying there again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

8 Apr 2024

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AMAZING HOME

This home was nothing short of spectacular! So many details were thought of and provided for. We were blown away with how well the home is appointed (excellent hair dryer, so many appliances in the kitchen, condiment packets, coffee, sugar, etc). If we weren't planning on cooking meals, we literally only needed our clothes and makeup. We fully enjoyed the backyard with the cornhole boards and firepit and were blessed to see the train several times as well. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the bedding was so cozy and the towels were plush. Even the paper products were what we'd purchase for home, not the super cheap stuff that I've found is normally provided in rentals. And also the response time of the rental agency was literally within seconds or minutes and so easy through text. By far the best VRBO I've stayed in and we will definitely reserve again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

27 Mar 2024

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Exceeded all expectations

Full of character, plenty of space, super comfortable beds, lots of excellent attention to details of the guest experience. We would definitely return!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grete Y.

25 Mar 2024

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Business trip as a family

Loved the house and its location! Perfect place for our family to settle for a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

11 Mar 2024

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Charming House

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property is exactly as advertised with all the necessities and furnishings required to make yourself at home. The house is conveniently located downtown next to historical attractions, restaurants, and nightlife on the same block. The entire block is rocking through the night.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

20 Feb 2024

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Higgins Downtown Depot -

My friends and I stayed here for a Girl's weekend. It was extremely clean and has THE most well equipped kitchen you can imagine! All the rooms were beautiful decorated and comfortable. We walked everywhere. This location is a short walk to lots of fun in and around downtown New Bern. Only saw the train once but it was awesome! The property contacts were extremely responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., North Carolina

16 Jan 2024

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Beautiful

Loved this place, probably my favorite VRBO rental yet

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn J.

28 Dec 2023

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Wonderful stay

Our family stayed in this lovely historic home and had a wonderful time. The home was spotless and comfortable, and the hosts had thought of everything. For access to beautiful downtown New Bern, there is no better location. This property has our highest recommendation, and the hosts have our deep appreciation.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

20 Dec 2023

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Unbeatable Location!

We were in New Bern to visit the Tryon Palace for Christmas Candlelight. This place was only two blocks from the Palace, and two blocks in the other direction to downtown. The house itself was also great - these older houses have some quirks, but it has had a recent renovation so everything is as modern as possible. Had a great time, and will definitely be booking again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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