The Jarvis at 220 - Bed and Breakfast and Wedding Venue

My husband and I were in New Bern visiting some friends and stayed at The Jarvis over Valentine weekend. What a beautiful Bed and Breakfast. The manager, Ian, was very informative about activities and places to go. Ian's breakfasts were fabulous! The room we had was lovely with a wonderful view and private porch. The bed was very comfortable with a lovely ensuite. I would highly recommend staying at The Jarvis.

Exceptional service and luxurious accommodations all within walking distance to the best restaurants in New York Bern! Ian, the Innkeeper, made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He went above and beyond to prepare delicious breakfasts each morning and gave great suggestions for places to visit downtown. This was one of the best bed and breakfasts that we’ve stayed in! We will be back!

We stayed in the Simpson Room over the weekend. This was our first time ever staying in a Bed and Breakfast but was a bucket list item for me. The Jarvis at 220 exceeded all my expectations!! We were met by Ian who is phenomenal! He made us feel at home immediately. The room was wonderful and very comfy. Ian gave us restaurant recommendations and answered all the questions we had. I have to say the best part of my trip was breakfast Saturday morning. I was not expecting to be offered Eggs Benedict.....not just traditional but 3 varieties.....and yes I tried all 3! I don't find many places where I'm from that offer eggs Benedict! Totally made my weekend! The Jarvis at 220 is beautifully decorated and is located in a great area. We were able to walk to many restaurants and visit multiple shops down town. Will definitely be back!

My husband and I just spent a wonderful afternoon and overnight here in the large Jarvis suite. We are local to the area but we were celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our get away! We had the entire house to ourselves and Ian (the Innkeeper) was marvelous! He was super accommodating and we felt so at home. The Jarvis with all its history is a stunning residence and beautiful inside and out! Ian made us an awesome breakfast and we enjoyed all his knowledge of the downtown and had great conversations. We will definitely be back for another stay!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Jarvis. The Innkeeper, Ian, is an absolute delight and he makes a fantastic smoked salmon and avocado eggs Benedict too! Warm and inviting, it is everything you would expect and want from a B and B in a beautiful historic town. The Jarvis has my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a place to stay in Downtown New Bern.

Everything about this Inn is phenomenal! I took my parents and daughter to The Jarvis 220 for a Christmas gift. We stayed three nights and the location was perfect within walking distance to the best restaurants in New Bern! Ian, the Innkeeper, was amazing! He made sure we were comfortable and he prepared the most delicious breakfasts. He suggested many fun places to visit and things to do. We stayed in the Gleason Cottage and Jarvis Suite- both very luxurious and comfortable. We had plenty of space and privacy. The beds are very comfortable and the robes were cozy and plush. We can’t wait to stay here again! Thank you, Ian, for going above and beyond!

We had the most excellent experience during New Years at the Jarvis. The accommodations were top notch, with attention to every detail. The home is beautifully decorated and so inviting. Our host, Ian, was delightful and charming. We very much look forward to returning. We will be sharing our wonderful experience with friends.

Let's start off by saying I rarely leave reviews. It's not that I'm a difficult customer to please. I just rarely feel the need to shout about my experience. On this one, I need to shout about our experience... It was that good! My wife and I stayed in the Gleason Cottage for two nights last weekend. The cottage is more than two people could ever need in the best of ways: clean, quiet, comfortable, spacious, and beautifully decorated and laid out. The cottage became a great excuse to downsize our weekend plans to "staying in" more than anticipated and escape the unseasonably cold weather. What we loved: 1. Ian is a welcoming host and incredible person. Trust him in all things. He steered us well on where to eat, what to do, and how to make the most of our visit. He'll say, make yourself at home, but then makes it so for you. 2. Ian's breakfasts were a welcome highlight. In a word... delicious and saved recipe-worthy. 3. The Cottage was close to everything within a short walking distance making it easy to navigate dinner reservations without the headache of parking. 4. The Cottage was private enough to feel like you're in your own little world. 5. The Main House was an added bonus, offering all things extra in addition to cottage life. 6. You can do as much or as little as you'd like. While we had more grand plans, we opted to grab a nice dinner out before logging into Prime for some binge watching in bed. 7. We only saw other guests at breakfast. Though very pleasant guests, it was nice to hide away and only say hellos over coffee. Staying at the Jarvis is a must do again. Staying in the Cottage is our plan. So do yourself a favor and book it. Visit Ian. Book a massage. Browse the town. Walk to dinner. Hide away at the end of the day. And enjoy yourself.

As comfortable as it is beautifully preserved. The rooms are spacious and inviting, with several well shaded porches and gardens. My wife and I stayed for Mother's Day this year! The Jarvis is centrally located to downtown restaurants, stores, and Tryon Palace, the original NC Capital. The basement is children friendly, with cold water and juice available to help keep everyone hydrated. We felt both comfortable and welcome.

So glad we had the chance to stay in this beautiful historic home while visiting New Bern. Ian was very welcoming & helpful with suggestions on the area. Our room was clean, bed very comfortable and breakfast was tasty. It was nice to be within walking distance of shops, restaurants and historic sights. Would be very happy to return! Enjoy!

Bed and breakfast at The Jarvis is back! It was clean, well kept and amazing service. Ian the innkeeper was super friendly and attentive. Walking distance from all the nice spots in downtown New Bern. We stayed in the Jarvis suite with balcony access. It was a great overall experience and definitely recommend!

Denise and Michael were amazing hosts to our sales team. Best breakfast I've ever had on a business trip by far. Location is great- walking distance to everything. Place is beautifully decorated. Really enjoyed chatting with them and appreciated the hospitality very much. Would 100% stay here again!

WOW!! Simply astonished by how gorgeous this Bed and Breakfast was. Definitely tops most other hotel experiences. The owners, Denise and Michael, brought so much fun, personality and amazing conversation into the dynamic. They are a fun, educated and very personable couple that run an amazing bed&breakfast in the heart of charming New Bern. Highly recommend!!!

This place is AMAZING..from the decor to the food and the owners are two of the loveliest individuals I've ever met. We will be coming back to this place again for another stay!!! Simply wonderful!

Spoiler alert! I read Mike and Denise's story on their website before we arrived, so I knew that they were "newbies" to the B&B world. I was so excited to see what life after a career in education (for Mike) was like. Amazingly, as soon as we walked in, I had to keep reminding myself that they haven't been doing this forever. Just one year into being New Bern residents, they have made friends all over town and brought the best of the town right into their inn. Less than 6 months of operating the B&B seems like it's measured in dog years. Mike and Denise have a perfect flow of hosting and maintaining this gorgeous home. We will be back, and we will be sending others!

What a wonderful experience! Greeted with a warm, friendly reception by Denise and Michael our amazing host and owners. We stayed in the Simpson Room and it was beautiful. The King bed was sooo comfortable, wonderful decor, soft sheets, your own thermostat, provided all toiletries, sweet little box of chocolates from local Bear City Fudge. Sat and had a glass of wine with owners, went out to dinner, came back and played pool and darts in basement. Upon waking the home was sweetly scented by the smell of breakfast, just like moms. I walked downstairs in robe provided, got my coffee to sip on in bed while breakfast was being prepared. Showered in the endless hot water. Breakfast was beautiful and excellent. Such fun and great people too. The Beautiful home is lucky to be revived with modern conveniences but historic beauty. We will be back! Sad we were only able to stay 1 night.

We spent a wonderful week here for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and is was tremendous. Denise and Michael were excellent hosts and made every detail of our stay fantastic. The room was first rate and the breakfasts were amazing. We highly recommend this B&B!

My husband and I were in town for a wedding and we just found our forever home away from home. Denise and Michael were so amazing! Beyond comfortable and the food was out of this world! Missing it already and we just left!

Spent a lovely three day weekend at the Jarvis and already looking forward to coming back. Was in town for a wedding and can say after seeing all of the other B&Bs that the Jarivs was our family's favorite. We loved our hosts (Michael and Denise) who made us feel right at home and made sure we saw the best of New Bern. Really appreciated that they accommodated food allergies for breakfast. The Jarvis is a beautiful updated historic home with a fantastic location. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and very clean. The bathrooms are awesome. They have managed to marry the tradition and historic aspects of the house with incredible style and the comforts of modern amenities. Loved that there were multiple options for hanging out from three formal living room options, the dinning room, multiple gracious porches, and a game-room/pub in the basement. You can walk to shopping and restaurants in the center of town. Parking is easy. Beautiful town with stunning water views.

What an awesome time we had at The Jarvis at 220. From the front bedroom suite to the Cellar Door basement retreat, everything was perfect! Breakfast was fantastic as well. Michael and Denise were the epitome of what hosts should be. They attended to whatever we needed, took time out to sit and talk with us, and tell us the history of New Bern and the home itself. We can't say enough about them in this review. Only sad part for us was not being able to stay there on the way back from our wedding in Charleston. We will be back in the future though! Thanks again Michael and Denise! Look forward to seeing you soon. Brian and Jen

My husband & I spent a night at this charming, immaculate B&B. The owners are so personable you feel like a guest in their home. They welcomed us with a bottle of champagne, they made dinner reservations for us. We capped off the night in their "game room cellar" watching the Hurricanes. The bed was very comfortable, our room had a big beautiful shower. We woke up to fresh coffee, fresh fruit & delicious eggs Benedict. The only downside is that we had to leave after only one night. We will definitely go back and highly recommend this B&B.

Where do I even start to explain to everyone how wonderful The Jarvis at 220 is? Due to Covid our big wedding plans had to be postponed. Not only could we not get married as planned but we also could not get married in my hometown with our vendors because my husband is in the military and could not travel. We still knew we wanted to go ahead and get married. SO cut to four days before our wedding we are scrambling to find a location to do a simple intimate ceremony outside. I had just moved and my mom and I had no idea where to start to pull together something simple but special. And then someone recommended I call Denise at The Jarvis. MIRACLE WORKER! Denise and Michael were gracious and incredible hosts. Denise immediately said she could handle everything. She arranged our flowers, cake, food for our small group, champagne and threw in one of the beautiful rooms at the inn for our wedding night and breakfast the morning after. She took care of EVERYTHING with FOUR days notice on a holiday weekend! (Memorial Weekend) Michael and Denise were such a blessing to us, taking all of our worries and stress away and helped us to just relax and enjoy our wedding day with the small group of family and friends that could attend. Now I will have two wedding days to celebrate both equally as special. I can't thank them enough for their hospitality and help. I also can't rave enough about the beauty of the house and how comfortable they make you feel. It is immediately like you could stay forever and be family. The rooms are beautiful, the food is delicious and the hosts are gracious. What more could you ask for? If you are visiting New Bern and need a place to stay OR you are planning a nice wedding or event be sure to check out The Jarvis at 220. You won't be disappointed. (THANKS AGAIN DENISE AND MICHAEL!)

We booked our stay after family members recommended the Jarvis, and we're so glad we did! The owners, Michael and Denise are incredibly welcoming. Our suite was incredible! We loved the view of the river from our private balcony and the updated bathroom looks like it belongs in a magazine. Denise makes a delicious breakfast each morning and makes great recommendations of where to eat and what to see in town. Everything you need is within walking distance from the Jarvis but they also have bikes available to ride around town! Michael and Denise made sure we had everything we needed for comfort during our stay and the next time we're in New Bern we will stay at the Jarvis. Incredible hospitality!

I recently stayed at The Jarvis at 220. The owners, Michael and Denise Gleason were terrific hosts. Their B&B was marvelous and their attention to details were quite remarkable. New Bern is a lovely historical town and The Jarvis is the place to stay. You won't be disappointed. Karen Kelly

If you like everything perfect without being stuffy, The Jarvis at 220 is where you'll want to stay in New Bern. The carefully renovated 1914 historic home distills inside four walls that unique blend of traditional and trendy that is New Bern's "secret sauce." Your hosts, Denise and Michael, keep every imaginable detail under control seemingly effortlessly, while making their guests feel like old friends returning home (assuming "home" has three adjacent full-size living rooms, as does the Jarvis). So when breakfast rolls around in the spacious and beautifully appointed dining room, you're mentally prepared to give a perfunctory breakfast a free pass. That's when you discover that Denise's genius for perfection extends into the kitchen as well. A+++ There is no dedicated parking lot, but we had no trouble parking within a few steps of the front porch, which--like everything else at the Jarvis--is gorgeous.

Just had an per-wedding groomsmen hangout in the man cave, the space and location was perfect for this. Would rent again.

We stayed at The Jarvis at 220 for our most recent anniversary weekend in New Bern and it was a wonderful experience. Michael and Denise are exceptional hosts and kept all the guests both comfortable and entertained. The house is beautiful and the location is perfect, offering immediate walking access to the riverfront and downtown. The rooms are comfortable and inviting, and Denise puts together a wonderful breakfast. The Gleasons are just great people, they have created a genuinely welcoming home-away-from-home, and we will most definitely be returning as often as possible. Thanks to both of them for a great anniversary trip.

The Jarvis is a beautifully restored home turned into a B&B, very comfortable with great hosts, fabulous food and convenient location. We had a great weekend there and hope to return.