Waterwood Townhouses

The Resort & Its Setting

Waterwood Townhouses is a townhouse-style timeshare property in New Bern, North Carolina, operating as an independent resort with an RCI affiliation. That combination means owners hold a fixed base in New Bern while also having the option to exchange their week through RCI for stays at other affiliated resorts. The townhouse format suits groups and families who want more room than a standard hotel-style unit, making it a practical choice for reunions or multi-generational trips.

New Bern itself sits at the confluence of the Neuse and Trent rivers in Craven County, and it's one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, with a well-preserved historic core. Staying at Waterwood Townhouses puts owners and renters within easy reach of that downtown district and the riverfront, rather than out on a stretch of coastline.

The Area & Things to Do

New Bern's appeal is rooted in its history and its setting on the water. Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, a reconstructed colonial governor's residence with gardens and guided tours, is one of the area's main draws and sits close to the resort. The riverfront offers walking paths and water access for anyone who wants to get outside, while the downtown district is worth a few hours on its own, with local galleries, antique shops, and restaurants housed in historic buildings.

Because New Bern is inland from the immediate coast but still close to it, it also works as a base for day trips further into eastern North Carolina's Coastal Plain, including other coastal towns a short drive away. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, about 35km from the resort, gives owners and guests a nearby air option as well.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Waterwood Townhouses and are considering a change, BidMyTimeshare.com is set up for owner-to-owner resale and rental: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to post, and the marketplace doesn't take a commission on the sale, so the price you agree is the price you keep, minus any resort transfer costs.

Since Waterwood Townhouses is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a national timeshare brand's resale desk. Before agreeing a sale price with a buyer, it's worth contacting the resort or its management directly to confirm the current transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, how long a transfer typically takes to process, and the current annual maintenance fee. None of these figures are standardised across independent resorts, so getting them in writing from the resort protects both seller and buyer.

For renters, what usually matters most is clarity: which week or season is on offer, the exact unit configuration, and whether the stay includes any RCI exchange rights or is a straightforward rental of the owner's week. Being upfront about these details in your listing tends to attract more serious enquiries.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

A resale buyer at an independent resort typically receives the deeded or right-to-use interval itself, along with whatever RCI exchange eligibility is tied to that ownership — but they don't automatically inherit any owner loyalty perks or promotional benefits the original purchaser may have had. Buyers should also ask whether the annual maintenance fee is current and whether any special assessments are pending before completing a purchase.

RCI-affiliated owners planning to exchange rather than use their week in New Bern should check exchange availability well ahead of peak travel periods, as popular exchange windows can fill up.