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Waterfront Getaway in Coastal NC – River Dunes
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
Explore the area

Oriental, NC
- Oriental Dog ParkPlace, Oriental Dog Park23 min drive
- New Bern Riverfront Convention CenterPlace, New Bern Riverfront Convention Center57 min drive
- Tryon PalacePlace, Tryon Palace58 min drive
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)Airport, New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)58 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Oriental
With a stay at this cottage in Oriental, you'll be by the sea, and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Oriental Dog Park and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Bayboro Community Park. .This cottage is 14.4 mi (23.3 km) from Alliance Recreation Park and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Town of Grantsboro.
What's nearby
- Oriental Dog Park - 23 min drive - 8.2 miles
- New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 57 min drive - 41.7 miles
- New Bern Grand Marina - 58 min drive - 41.5 miles
- Pepsi Museum - 58 min drive - 42.1 miles
- Tryon Palace - 58 min drive - 42.3 miles
Getting around
- New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
- Yawl’s Cafe - 2 min walk
- Sea Shanty Restaurant
- Endurance Seafood - 26 min drive
- Fire Pit - 27 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Waterfront Getaway in Coastal NC – River Dunes
River Dunes is uniquely located on a 1,324 acre peninsula near the town of Oriental, North Carolina. Situated on the Neuse River where it meets the Pamlico Sound, the community’s waterfront location provides deep-water access to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway, coastal towns, cruising destinations and anchorages.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
- Harborside Pool & Hot Tubs
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Fine Dining at Harbor Club
- Casual Dining at Yawl's Cafe
- Bicycles, Kayaks & SUP Boards
- Poolside Cabana Bar (operating seasonally)
- Provision Co featuring Snacks, Drinks, Ice, Toiletries, River Dunes Gear & More
- Chandlery Lounge Area
- Billiards & Games
- Boaters' Lounger
- Fitness Center
MARINA
- Floating Docks with Full-Length Finger Piers
- Slips Accommodating Boats up to 150' and 7' Draft
- On Site Dockmaster & Dockhands to Assist as Needed
- Fuel Dock, Boat Ramp & Boat Trailer Storage
- Onsite Fishing in Designated Areas
COTTAGE C - SABRE COTTAGE
- 1 Bedroom with King Bed
- 1 Loft with 2 Twin Beds
- Walk-in Shower
- Dual Granite Vanity with Hairdryer
- 2nd Bathroom with Clawfoot Bathtub
- Compact Closet with Iron & Ironing Board
- Flat-Screen TV with Dish Network, CNN & ESPN
- Kitchenette with dining table, Keurig Coffee Maker, Mini-Fridge, Toaster & Microwave
- Petite living room space with TV, loveseat and armchair downstairs
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Cozy Reading Nook & Workspace
- Front Porch with Rocking Chair, Table & Lamp
- Outdoor communal space shared with others in the courtyard with a fire pit, Adirondack chairs and firewood
TRAVEL INFORMATION
River Dunes is easily accessible from I-95 and I-40 via US I-42/HWY 70 East and NC HWY 55 East. Air Travel is available from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern via American Airways. A variety of car rental companies are available at the airport.
DRIVE TIMES
- Oriental, NC- 10 mins
- New Bern, NC- 35 mins
- Beaufort, NC- 1.25 hours
- Atlantic Beach, NC- 1.5 hours
- Jacksonville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Greenville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Raleigh, NC- 2.5 hours
- Wilmington, NC- 2.5 hours
- Charlotte, NC- 5 hours
- Charleston, NC- 5.5 hours
- Washington, DC- 5.5 hours
RENTAL AGREEMENT
A formal Rental Agreement will be sent for e-signature within 24 hours of booking. This must be completed within 48 hours of receiving to confirm and hold a reservation.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
- Harborside Pool & Hot Tubs
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Fine Dining at Harbor Club
- Casual Dining at Yawl's Cafe
- Bicycles, Kayaks & SUP Boards
- Poolside Cabana Bar (operating seasonally)
- Provision Co featuring Snacks, Drinks, Ice, Toiletries, River Dunes Gear & More
- Chandlery Lounge Area
- Billiards & Games
- Boaters' Lounger
- Fitness Center
MARINA
- Floating Docks with Full-Length Finger Piers
- Slips Accommodating Boats up to 150' and 7' Draft
- On Site Dockmaster & Dockhands to Assist as Needed
- Fuel Dock, Boat Ramp & Boat Trailer Storage
- Onsite Fishing in Designated Areas
COTTAGE C - SABRE COTTAGE
- 1 Bedroom with King Bed
- 1 Loft with 2 Twin Beds
- Walk-in Shower
- Dual Granite Vanity with Hairdryer
- 2nd Bathroom with Clawfoot Bathtub
- Compact Closet with Iron & Ironing Board
- Flat-Screen TV with Dish Network, CNN & ESPN
- Kitchenette with dining table, Keurig Coffee Maker, Mini-Fridge, Toaster & Microwave
- Petite living room space with TV, loveseat and armchair downstairs
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Cozy Reading Nook & Workspace
- Front Porch with Rocking Chair, Table & Lamp
- Outdoor communal space shared with others in the courtyard with a fire pit, Adirondack chairs and firewood
TRAVEL INFORMATION
River Dunes is easily accessible from I-95 and I-40 via US I-42/HWY 70 East and NC HWY 55 East. Air Travel is available from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern via American Airways. A variety of car rental companies are available at the airport.
DRIVE TIMES
- Oriental, NC- 10 mins
- New Bern, NC- 35 mins
- Beaufort, NC- 1.25 hours
- Atlantic Beach, NC- 1.5 hours
- Jacksonville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Greenville, NC- 1.25 hours
- Raleigh, NC- 2.5 hours
- Wilmington, NC- 2.5 hours
- Charlotte, NC- 5 hours
- Charleston, NC- 5.5 hours
- Washington, DC- 5.5 hours
RENTAL AGREEMENT
A formal Rental Agreement will be sent for e-signature within 24 hours of booking. This must be completed within 48 hours of receiving to confirm and hold a reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this cottage include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Books
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Deck/patio
- Firepit
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- On a river
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Billiards/pool table
- Gym
- Kayak
- Tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Sailing nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Unit size: 800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Property is also known as
2392-261767
Waterfront Getaway in Coastal NC – River Dunes Reviews
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