New Bern-Craven County Convention & Visitors Center - 12 min walk
New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 15 min walk
Getting around
New Bern Station - 14 min walk
New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Famous Subs & Pizza - 4 min drive
Brewery 99 - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Blackbeard's Triple Play Restaurant and Bar - 8 min walk
About this property
The Captain's Stay
Bed & breakfast in the city center
Free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Captain's Stay. Free in-room WiFi and a library are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
TVs with DVD players
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Free daily reception
Family friendly
DVD player
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
No housekeeping
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
More
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
Captain's Stay
Captain's Stay B&B
Captain's Stay B&B New Bern
Captain's Stay New Bern
The Captain's Stay New Bern
The Captain's Stay Bed & breakfast
The Captain's Stay Bed & breakfast New Bern
Frequently asked questions
Is The Captain's Stay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Captain's Stay?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Captain's Stay?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Captain's Stay?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Captain's Stay located?
Located in the heart of New Bern, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Tryon Palace, New Bern Civic Theatre, and Pepsi Museum. Christ Church and New Bern Firemen's Museum are also within 10 minutes. New Bern Station is 14 minutes by foot.
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The Captain's Stay Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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This historic property retains much of its original charm while integrating modern amenities. Breakfast was exceptional and the conversation extraordinary. This will be my go-to accommodation for future visits.
"The Cottage" was very comfortable and perfect for what we needed. The host was very pleasant and we would certainly enjoy staying here again.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
raymond
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very convenient location
hosts were very personable - and breakfasts were delicious
it's an old house and is a work in progress but rooms were nice and cozy
Great stay here! This is an 1804 property conveniently located within a few minutes' walk to Tryon Palace, and easy reach of the rest of New Bern. Our host, Mark provided two excellent breakfasts and was very personable.
What a wonderful getaway cottage in New Bern! Perfect location and within walking distance of every attraction. Very quiet with available parking. Breakfast was amazing and Mark was the best host.
Great location, beautiful historic home within walking distance to the great restaurants and shops in the downtown area. Mark, our host, was very kind and attentive. We loved having the privacy of the smaller unit off the back of the house! Highly recommend
We had an amazing stay at “The Captains Stay”. We stayed in the house and the room was large and bathroom was clean and lovely. The proximity to shopping and dining is perfect! Mark and Lori are like family! Breakfast was amazingly delicious! We cannot wait to return! Highly Recommend!
Overall our stay was great! The room is a little crowded but had everything we needed. Mark was pleasant and fixed a very nice breakfast. The property was convenient to all we wanted to do in New Bern.
My fiancé and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay here. We were in town for an educators' workshop at Tryon Palace, and The Captain's Stay was only but a short 5 minute walk away. The lovation is perfect and the breakfast every morning was delicious! A great way to start our day. The bed was also very comfortable and cozy. We look forward to visiting here again, it was so lovely!
My son and I stayed in the cottage for one night. My son wanted to stay in a historic house, but have separate beds. A little tricky to find, but the cottage has two queen beds, so perfect! The hosts went above and beyond several times and made a fantastic nutella crepe just for my son. Highly recommend this property!
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Billy
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying the lady I spoke with was so super nice and returned my call immediately after I left my message concerning the smell of the cottage. I do not know about the condition of the main house because we stayed in the cottage out back. The owners have really tried to make the cottage as amenable as possible but unfortunately it smelled like a damp, musty basement, especially around the hall by the bathroom. I understand this cottage was built in the early 1900's but it could seriously use some ventilation work work underneath and and an air purifier....other than the Glade plug in's used to freshen the air inside. All of our clothes and luggage smelled like Glade when we checked out and I found the mix of that smell and the musty odor of the room pretty bad. Again though, the owners and the property were great. If I had to recommend it to a friend I would tell them to DEFINITELY not stay in the cottage but get a room in the main house instead.
Billy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Harley
23 March 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The house spans two centuries , so cool. That said, the place needs some ‘freshening’ and it is so stuffed with oversized, non-period furniture that it detracts from the ambiance of the house. The listing said nothing about the fact that the bathroom (for my room) was on the other side of two staircases—if I had known I would not have reserved it.
The location is great, 1 block to the Palace and to the trolley stop. The breakfasts (crepes, scones, eggs, bacon) made by the host, Mark, were superb. Because I am not a fan of Keurig, he made me coffee. There were some snafus, but the hosts did everything to try to accommodate me. Thus 4 stars instead of 5.
Visited charming New Bern for two nights on business 7/26/2022. Beautiful location right in the historic part of New Bern with wonderful hosts Mark and Lori . Charming and comfortable room in a house built in 1860s and nicely de orated with each room having it own theme. Breakfast included is cooked to order and wonderful. Rooms very clean. Walk down the street and you are in historic area of famous history of Bear City. Shopping and dining close and nice. Will definitely be back for further adventures. Thank you Mark and Lori for a wonderful stay.