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Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace

The Thomas McLin House.

A prominent local Coppersmith and merchant built this home for his daughter in 1822. While visiting New Bern stay in this historic 2 story federal style Apartment.

During the Great Fire of New Bern in 1922 the roof burnt, however the home was luckily able to be repaired and expanded in the federal style as two townhouse style apartments, as it remains today. The heart pine wood flooring outlines the original 1822 floor plan, while the 1922 upstairs addition constructed after the devastating great fire has southern yellow pine wood flooring. The original 1822 fireplace mantel remains, and the antique light fixtures make you feel as though you’ve been transported back in time.

You will be located within a short walk to many amentities such as shopping, restrauants, museums, and marinas. We are located 2 blocks from the historic Tryon Palace main gate and a couple more blocks from the NC History Museum. Whether you are touring the historical streets and sites of one of North Carolina’s colonial capitals or enjoying the neighborhood coffee shop, hunting for treasures at one of the many antique shops, taking a day trip to the beach, exploring coastal Carolina, or enjoying the micro-brewery a few blocks away, this is a convenient and great location to call home while you are visiting.

Welcome.




* Security cameras monitor both the front and back exterior entrances. *

Property manager

Jen & Ben

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
New Bern, NC

What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 16 min walk
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Famous Subs & Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeard's Triple Play Restaurant and Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace located?

Located in the heart of New Bern, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Tryon Palace, New Bern Firemen's Museum, and B'nai Sholem Temple. New Bern Civic Theatre and Pepsi Museum are also within 10 minutes. New Bern Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
McLinn House in New Bern, NC
My 3 sisters and I stayed 2 nights at this charming and historical home. It accommodated us perfectly and was so close to many historical places of interest. The hosts were friendly & accommodating & prices it affordably.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outside area
Not the best of locations. Furniture could use an updating. Totally uncomfortable outdoor furniture. Yard not comfortable to sit out in. Master BR bed was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Lovely historic home in a perfect location. Amazing hosts! Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH F., Springfield Ohio

Magical Town
This property gave us the historical feel of this incredible small town. It was perfectly located for walks throughout the town. We walked to the river walk, Union Point Park, the 911 Memorial Service at the Fire Dept. Museum, to the Historic Trolley Tour, the Birthplace of Pepsi shop, Mitchell’s Hardware, Franklin’s Antiques, Morgan’s restaurant, Tyron Palace, and every block of beautiful historic houses! The people we met were so welcoming and helpful! We loved our time in New Bern! It’s a magical town! Antiques,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Bern Stay for Bike MS
A great place to stay, close to downtown and union point park (location of event).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
We love to stay at the Thomas McLin historic house. It's perfectly located to explore downtown New Bern as well as the many other neighborhoods. The hosts have a beautiful and comfortable home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Stay
Had a wonderful time at this New Bern House. Its close to almost everything. You can chose a short drive to a 15 ish min walk to most everything. Wonderfully clean house with anything you might need during your stay. Also owners respond quickly to any questions you might have. Looking forwad to our next stay already.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everything
Great historic home, walking distance to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot in New Bern
Nice location with plenty of space to spread out for a weekend in New Bern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We really enjoyed New Bern. We ate on the water front, took morning walks through town and enjoyed local coffee shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Art C.
Great place and location to stay. Hosts were great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting family in New Bern
We went to New Bern to visit (and meet) our newest grandchild! My daughter and her family live in the marina, so we needed a nice, close place to sit and visit. The house was lovely. Very spacious and so pleasant. The bedrooms are especially nice. It was a nice touch to have some puzzles for the 5 year old to play with. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Benny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and peaceful
Overall stay was good, the property was as described. The location was great for walking and the neighbors were friendly. The only negative is the house had only one television and it was downstairs. Would have been nice to have televisions in the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely and in very good condition considering age of home…. Great for a family. Enjoyed our stay very much… close too everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and easy to walk downtown to explore. The house had a lot of space and was great for a lomg weekend. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Tri
Everything was great except the stairs. At our age it becomes difficult. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Listing and Location
It's a nice location. The home is older, is well maintained, and has been lightly redecorated and remodeled. There are stairs to the second floor. The place was clean and comfortable with a full kitchen, Keurig coffee service and washer/dryer. They keep a folder of handy information like I've seen in many rentals. Their living room couch is micro fiber, which came in handy because I spilled a little wine cooler on a cushion and it cleaned up and was dry in seconds. Cleaning up to leave was pretty easy. We stripped the beds and left them next to the washer, did the dishes, wiped stuff down and took out the trash. All the normal courtesies - took about 20 minutes. The downtown New Bern area is super! There's good walking and some fun stuff to see and do. It was a pleasant stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
I was in the area for a conference and my husband decided to come along. It was great being within walking distance to the beautiful downtown area! Bed was super comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother Daughter Time
We had such a nice stay. The location was perfect. This was a last minute trip and Jennifer was so kind to help me make a reservation after the deadline and offered recommendations for both casual and fine dining. The home was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maiden Voyage
The property is well maintained and convenient. Being from northern New England we are not used to not being able to open the windows for fresh air, yet we understand why it's done. The house is well equipped in the kitchen and very comfortable. We will consider it again in the future. Thanks for everything. Paul.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Edward P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scottish visitors to New Bern March 2024
My wife and I stayed for three nights in mid-March. Comms was good with hosts. Only complaint is the front door handle was broken. Hosts advised me day before we arrived. Not ideal but they fixed it the next day…our only complaint. Location is good for Palace, river and historical walk. Left of property is graveyard. Would advise not going further left. All else is excellent. 10-15 mins stroll to downtown, which is really good. Loads of bars/eateries. River front is lovely. Nice for walks, clean and safe. Historical houses around property & downtown are fascinating. Lovely just strolling around. Property has everything you need. Lots of space. Nice touch with coffee pods. All in all a v good time. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Bern Trip
We were scouting out area as a possible retirement area. The house was great and we loved the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary Ellen C.

Smelly and uncomfortable furniture
Attempt to cover old house smell with strong cinnamon scent made breathing hard and house inhabitable for a second night. I am mildly asthmatic and both of us were bothered with smell. Bedroom windows covered with installed interior sheets of glass so ventilation impossible. This may be illegal as escape from second floor seriously impeeded in case of emergency. Couch (sink to back) and bed (sink to center) very uncomfortable... no support. Outlet in kitchen overloaded with power strip ... trips fuse when using coffee machine and microwave used at same time. We erred in not contacting Air B&B customer service. They would have covered 2nd night stay in a hotel and getting our money back from the owners. We contacted owners requesting a refund and received refund of about 1/3 of cost of 2nd night we did not use. Not recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mclin House
Homey and comfortable. Truly walking distance to shops and sight seeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023