The historical Street-Ward residence, circa 1882, is home to a premiere New Bern, North Carolina bed and breakfast. The Aerie Bed & Breakfast features seven well-appointed rooms, each with a private bath, modern amenities and tasteful decor that reflect the home's late Victorian heritage. The Aerie is one block from the Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens and walking distance to fine dining, antique shops, marinas and The Birthplace of Pepsi. Our North Carolina inn is the perfect lodging choice for the discriminating traveler interested in convenience to the town's top attractions, while still experiencing the warmth and charm of elegant accommodations. Sailing, fishing and fine dining are all at your fingertips. The Aerie B&B is located in the heart of it all! Whether it's business or pleasure, your stay will be one surrounded with award-winning, personal attention and one that you will want to repeat. The Aerie has the distinction of being awarded "Simply the Best B&B" in the area in 2004, 2007 and 2008. Your hosts, Michael and Marty Gunhus, look forward to welcoming you to their New Bern, NC bed and breakfast.

The Aerie is an award-winning North Carolina bed and breakfast that offers seven elegant and relaxing guest rooms in the heart of Historic New Bern. Our accommodations feature generous amenities, warm inviting décor and furnishings, complemented by our attention to detailed service. When you travel to the Outer Banks, the Aerie Inn is a wonderful home base away from the crowds, well situated for taking in all the attractions and activities New Bern, NC has to offer, as well as daytrips to explore the surrounding area. At The Aerie Bed & Breakfast, we are a New Bern, NC hotel alternative that takes pride in doing everything we can to make your visit effortless, pleasurable and, most of all, relaxing. Let us pamper you with options. Off-property, take a horse drawn carriage or trolley tour around beautiful, historic New Bern, North Carolina. Take a chartered cruise on the Pamlico Sound, a long walk or just relax with a good book and a cool drink in our courtyard. Invigorating or calming…the choice is yours. Many of our guests never use their cars during their stay. Located in the heart of town, The Aerie is within walking distance of many area attractions, including fine restaurants, waterfront shops, museums and marinas; the Tryon Palace & Colonial Gardens, and The Birthplace of Pepsi.

Complimentary amenities: Gourmet Breakfast with Choice of Three Hot Entrees, Early-evening Wine and Hors D'oeuvres, Cold and Hot Beverages Available 24 Hours, Movie and Reading Library, * Off-street Parking, Reading Lounge, Parlor, Balconies, Courtyard, Board Games and Cards in our Game Room, A Smoke-free Environment, Full Concierge Service, Daily Housekeeping Service. In-room amenities: Telephone with Free Local Calls, Wireless High Speed Internet Service, Cable TV/VCR/DVD, Down-filled Feather Beds, Pressed, 600 Thread-count, Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens, Luxurious Robes in every room, Whirlpool Bath for Two (available in some rooms), Luxurious Bath Products and Towels, Sitting Areas for Reading with Reading Lamps, Private Bathrooms in all rooms, Hairdryers, Central Air & Heat, Ceiling Fans, Morning Paper Available, Decorative Fireplaces. Nearby amenities: Health Club : As guests of The Aerie Bed & Breakfast you are invited to enjoy the New Bern Twin Rivers YMCA Athletic Club during your stay on a complimentary basis. Their facilities include indoor and outdoor lap pools, sauna, steam room, racquetball, basketball, yoga, exercise classes walking track and modern gym equipment. The YMCA is located 1.5 miles from the Inn. Please ask your innkeeper for hours, directions and guest day pass. Historic New Bern: The Aerie Bed & Breakfast is in the historic neighborhood of downtown New Bern, with jogging routes and nearby parks, historic sites and architecture, museums, shopping and dining. Also within walking distance our guests enjoy sailing, canoeing and fishing and seemingly endless opportunities to accommodate any taste.

Duck RoomThe Duck Inn Room, was the room of Mary Ward whose family purchased the residence from Samuel Street in 1900. Mary Ward (1891-1979) lived in the home her entire life and during her later years, she divided the house into several apartments, renting them out during World War II. In fact, the current door to the room was once a closet and now guests over six foot may need to 'duck' their heads to enter a room with an eleven foot ceiling! Tasteful appointments and refined decorative treatments make this quaint, warm-hued room one of our most popular. A smaller room, but delightful in every way. Private bath, of course, with a cast iron tub ideal for a long soak and a great shower in a tiled enclosure.

The Hidden Room offers secluded quarters with a private entrance just off the upstairs deck. The Williamsburg blue and ivory toile drapery reflect the Inn's colonial heritage while the romantically swagged four-post canopy bed and period furniture allow guests the opportunity to be part of a tranquil bed and breakfast experience with a little extra intimacy. Private bath with a combination bathtub and shower.

The Carolina Suite shares its name historically with the colony named after its sovereign King Charles II (his Latin name "Carolus") but also after the Street-Ward home’s matriarch Carolina Ward. Originally the home's dining room, this spacious, ground floor suite features a king bed and sitting area with two wingback chairs in an alcove of bay windows overlooking the Attmore-Oliver House Museum. Room highlights include an ornate fireplace mantle, antique 19th century amoire and a comfortable wingback chair at the fireplace. A Whirlpool bath and shower in the bathroom's tiled enclosure invites you to luxury and romance in this large, elegant bedchamber.

The Tuscarora Suite is named in recognition the ancestral native people who inhabited the peninsula, which later became New Bern. One of the home's three original upstairs bedrooms, this guest suite features an antique, Austrian king-sized bed, wide-planked wooden floors and elegant Oriental rug. A spacious sitting area centered around the room's Sheridan settee, matching Late Victorian chairs, Empire marble topped coffee table and the decorative fireplace heightens the ambiance of the Tuscarora Suite. A wonderfully deep two person sized Whirlpool bath with shower make for a perfectly elegant and romantic suite.

The Kennebec Room was one of the three original upstairs bedrooms in the home. It is named after the current innkeepers' first bed and breakfast in Long Beach, California, which housed the stunningly carved four-post king, laced canopy bed now in this room. The antique Empire walnut chest was an heirloom piece from the Ward family and beautifully complements the bed. The handsome, bright and airy three-sided bay window beckons you to sit, relax, and enjoy your step back into the elegance, charm and romance of the late nineteenth century. Private bath with a jetted whirlpool bathtub and shower.

The Magnolia Room with its massive Magnolia tree outside the window pays tribute to the beautiful white blossoms that embody North Carolina's southern traditions of grace and sophistication. The Magnolia Suite is one of the original upstairs bedrooms of the home. The second story of the front porch, which was enclosed years ago, now houses the romantic corner two person sized Whirlpool bath with hand-held shower in a bathroom that will truly pamper you. An ornate, four-post, canopy queen bed, antique Victorian settee,comfortable sitting area with two wingback chairs and mirrored artwork by the owner Marty, make The Magnolia Suite uniquely special. Perhaps the most romantic and impressive of all our bedchambers!

The Basin Street Room. When Samuel Street built his home c. 1882, this cozy room was the upstairs bath, kept comfortable by the fireplace, decoratively in place today. The name refers to the room's original purpose (Basin) and owner (Street) and also to New Orleans' famed promenade where the current innkeepers enjoyed their honeymoon. Stylish artwork depicting the French Quarter lends sophisticated charm to this quaint room with a pencil-post queen bed. The private bath with a walk-in shower features a shower tower with six body jets, rain forest shower head and a hand-held shower...no bathtub in Basin Street, but who needs one with luxury like this?

The Aerie Parlor is appointed with fine antiques and historic reproductions including an antique red velvet Empire sofa, Empire petticoat marble-topped table and a Federal three-paneled mirror. A stunning clock keeps time from above the period walnut player piano. The Italian ceramic chandelier is the crowning centerpiece of this grand room. Evening appetizers are offered in the parlor and are a favorite of guests interested in meeting fellow travelers or relaxing prior to a stroll downtown for a dining experience at one of New Bern's excellent restaurants. Each morning, guests awake to a gourmet breakfast in an elegant, candlelit, dining room where the Innkeepers offer a daily choice of three hot entrees made with seasonal local ingredients. Table linens, Franciscan china and antique silver are set to make your dining experience extra special. Our outdoor spaces provide a perfect spot to cozy up with a book or to enjoy the evening air. The courtyard, with its tables and café umbrellas, is in full bloom for the greater part of the year and may be used as a gathering place to meet friends or even for wedding ceremonies. Serving as an ideal place to host business clients, The Aerie offers convenient on-site accommodations to professionals who require full amenities including Wireless High Speed Internet service. Our conference room comfortably seats groups of up to fifteen with beverage and break service available, so consider The Aerie when planning your next business meeting or special event. The Aerie Bed & Breakfast is the quintessence of charm, quiet comfort and elegant hospitality; truly an inn of distinction.

Make the most of your getaway at The Aerie Bed & Breakfast with our North Carolina spa services. Relaxation and Stress Relief Massage - Let our Nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Sue Jasinski, provide a relaxing Swedish massage for the ultimate indulgence during your North Carolina vacation or weekend getaway. The atmosphere is set with soft music while you select from quality lotions to meet your needs. Fine sheets for use on the professional massage table insure your comfort and privacy. You will be treated to a "tussy mussy", a tiny fragrant fresh bouquet that will be your gift before your massage to help you begin your relaxation experience. Your one-hour session will help you unwind from your travels while you luxuriate in indulgent pampering. A lightly scented eye pillow will quiet your mind and caress away tension. Breathe deeply, let the stress melt away, and rest well. Massages may be reserved individually or couples may enhance their romantic getaway with a double, one-hour en-suite massages. Therapeutic Foot Massage - A therapeutic foot massage can be a wonderful addition to a Relaxing Massage. A satiny, herbal lotion with cooling peppermint and healing lemon peel rejuvenates and soothes while you relax. A popular request, this session will make your feet feel like dancing. Reserve this massage as a 30-minute supplement to your Relaxation & Stress Relief Massage. Aromatherapy Massage - Transform your Relaxation Massage into an Aromatherapy session by choosing a lotion scented with pomegranate and cranberries, lavender, or green tea and lime leaf. Heavenly! Request this service when reserving your one-hour Relaxation and Stress Relief Massage, and it is our gift to you. Pregnancy Massage - Our therapist is certified and trained to safely give pregnancy massage for the mother-to-be. What a wonderful way to enjoy a relaxing stay at The Aerie before baby arrives. We suggest you make your spa reservation at the time of making your room reservation as services do book well in advance. A minimum of 72 hours prior to your requested appointment is suggested.