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Historic Thomas McLin House Downtown, 2 blocks from Tryon Palace

Apartment perfectly located for exploring New Bern

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Bern, NC
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Grand Marina
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

New Bern

New Bern Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this New Bern Historic District apartment, you'll find Tryon Palace and New Bern Firemen's Museum. B'nai Sholem Temple and New Bern Civic Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tryon Palace - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pepsi Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crema Brew - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brewery 99 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Bruin Craft Beer and Wine - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pinnix - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Freshwater Beer - ‬9 min walk

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. *

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check out instructions can be found in the blue binder in the living room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Be respectful of the home, and the belongings provided for you. No smoking.
Be respectful of neighbors and neighborhood.
Trash goes out to street every Sunday for Monday morning pick up.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The historic home was gorgeous and had a wonderful charm. It was a bit annoying that painters were hired to work during our visit, but they only worked the first day we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything here was great! Easy check in and the hosts were kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was located close dining, shopping and attractions. It is an older home with older amenities but everything you need is supplied for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard S., Concord, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
When you book an historic home, you expect age-related items such as few outlets, creaky floor boards, less than level floors along with (hopefully) character and history. This home had all of the above, but you would hope the historic aspects of the house would be tempered with some modern comforts. The A/C and WiFi worked but the seating options were horrible. There were 4 mismatched and uncomfortable chairs around the kitchen table, and the sofa in the living room had to be the most uncomfortable I have ever sat in. The advertised lania/lpatio was a back porch stoop inaccessible from inside the house and the garden advertised had 3 hard metal rusting chairs in the middle of an unkempt area. So there was no place to just sit and, relax have a drink or read a book. Beyond that, neither the microwave nor the Keurig coffee maker worked. The location was quiet and was walkable to town, but you need to be reasonably mobile to do it as the heart of the downtown was about 3/4 mile from the house. Also, FYI - the picture displays the whole house but the rental portion was only half with a full time resident in the other half, but that was not an issue. Bottom line: disappointing stay.
the porch which was not accessible from inside the house
the advertised garden area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is the second time I've stayed here. I recommend it. As stated, the location is very convenient. There's a washer and dryer. Parking is easy. The rules are common courtesy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda V.

Nice historic home, great location. Friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marti C.

Liked: Cleanliness
There have been fresh flowers in the house each time we've stayed here. This is our 4th visit. It is a walkable distance to downtown New Bern and is wonderful in every way. Thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaina F.

Old house in cute town

The house is positioned off one of the busier roads but still very quiet and not very busy at all. Easy to walk everywhere in town. Overall a totally fine stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn O.

Heritage house tour

Property was very conveniently located. Property needs some updates in the kitchen and bath areas For the most part it was satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and Quiet....great to walk places...

This house was perfect for my husband and me. We had a relaxing stay and enjoyed our visit to New Bern very much. We were able to walk to historic locations and restaurants. The master bedroom was very beautiful and very comfortable. We hope we can return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super close to Tryon Palace

Beautiful, clean home within walking distance to Tryon, shops, restaurants, etc. We also went on a ghost walk and did the trolley history tour...all within walking distance of the house. The house is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would definitely return to New Bern and book this lovely house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgene K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic New Bern

Enjoyed staying in a historic home in a walkable historic neighborhood. The home was comfortable and well equipped. Enjoy the ambiance of an older home but be aware that the stairway to the second floor was long. We enjoyed our stay and wished we had a longer visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoying newbern

It was very pleasant and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Valentine's Day Weekend in New Bern

We had a great time! The house is perfectly placed for a great walking weekend around New Bern!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINGER H.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Holts

It was very nice is was located close to the areas you would love to visit. Everything you needed was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C., Denver, CO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House close to town

The house was nice. Cozy feeling but roomy. Comfortable. Close to all the spots. We stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JUDY N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tryon Candlelight

Third time at this house and we love it! Great location. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Odom W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming older home in great location

We really enjoyed staying in this historic house as we explored New Bern. The location is great and we were able to walk many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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