River Bend is a unique community that offers a variety of lifestyles for people of all ages and incomes in a tranquil setting. The town consists of single-family, duplex and town homes on 3 square miles along the Trent River. It is about 10 minutes from downtown New Bern off Route 17 south. Development of the community included building canals and lakes, which provide many waterfront properties with private boat slips. The is also a marina with a restaurant. Golf course homes that surround The River Bend Country Club are also popular.