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The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and wall-mounted lanterns.
A kitchen with a white countertop, bar stools, and a hanging fish sculpture.
A living room with a white sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a white table set for six, surrounded by wicker chairs, a patterned rug, and a wooden cabinet with glass doors.
A large, multi-story house with a symmetrical design, featuring a central courtyard and multiple entry points.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Oriental, NC
  • Place, Oriental Dog Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Tryon Palace
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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Oriental
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 101 reviews
$180 nightly
The price is $198
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Oriental

About the neighborhood

Oriental

With a stay at this vacation home in Oriental, you'll be 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Oriental Dog Park and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Alliance Recreation Park. .This vacation home is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Pamlico County History Museum and 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Town of Grantsboro.
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What's nearby

  • Oriental Dog Park - 25 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 59 min drive - 44.8 miles
  • New Bern Grand Marina - 59 min drive - 44.6 miles
  • Pepsi Museum - 59 min drive - 45.2 miles
  • Tryon Palace - 60 min drive - 45.5 miles

Getting around

  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sea Shanty Restaurant
  • ‪Fire Pit - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Endurance Seafood - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Yawl’s Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses

Welcome to The Boathouse at River Dunes, a private coastal retreat in beautiful Oriental, North Carolina. Designed for relaxing group getaways and unforgettable gatherings, this thoughtfully arranged property offers four separate guest spaces across a charming, landscaped compound.

Guests will enjoy spacious common areas, cozy porches, and multiple kitchens throughout the main house, guest cottage, carriage house, and private suite—ideal for families, wedding weekends, or multi-household retreats.

Relax by the private on-site pool, or take advantage of access to River Dunes' community amenities, which include a second pool, spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, marina, and scenic walking trails. The marina, general store, and dining options are all within walking distance.

Looking to enhance your stay? Guests often enjoy making dinner reservations at Gretchen’s Bistro, a nearby coastal restaurant known for its seasonal dishes and warm hospitality. For a more exclusive experience, private yacht charters aboard Freedom may be available by request (separate arrangement and fee required).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a pickleball court.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis

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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great except none of the ice makers worked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026