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River House - Delightful Waterfront House with Private Dock

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2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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Arapahoe, NC
  • Popular LocationHealth Center- Camp Sea Gull10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSunfish Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationOriental's School of Sailing16 min drive
  • AirportNew Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional)37 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
1152 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 bunk bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bath
Bathroom 2
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

River House - Delightful Waterfront House with Private Dock

River House is a delightful waterfront property just steps away from the banks of the Neuse River. Enjoy sitting out on the covered porch, feeling the coastal breeze with unobstructed views of the river.

This elevated 2 story home has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and offers an open concept living/kitchen/dining area. The cozy living room has a large screen for streaming your favorite shows. You and your guests can enjoy meals sitting at the bar height table or sitting on stools at the kitchen counter. The full size kitchen has all the necessities for your stay including dishes, utensils, cookware, stainless steel double sink, stove, microwave, refrigerator, toaster oven and Keurig coffee maker. The full size washer and dryer are conveniently located in a laundry closet off the kitchen. The first floor bath has a walk in shower, while both bedrooms share the upstairs bath with walk in shower and large tub! (Note: Jets do not work in tub!) Upstairs the main bedroom has a queen bed. Bedroom #2 has a queen bed and bunk bed.

This property features a private concrete pier with plenty of room to tie up your boat. The nearest boat ramp is just 6 miles away! Help yourself to the two kayaks to explore the local waters and creeks. Kids will enjoy fishing right from the dock and playing in the river. Parking at this property is limited to two vehicles. The vacant adjacent lot is not part of the property and is not available for overflow parking of vehicles, boats or trailers.

About our Village - Oriental, NC, known as the Sailing Capital of North Carolina and located in beautiful Pamlico County. This scenic year round boating destination is great for anyone looking to getaway for the weekend, or an extended stay. This bike, sailor, and family friendly hideaway is known for its breath taking waterfront views, great fishing, steady winds, and community events. Our local hospitality will welcome you and your family to experience local events such as our annual Croaker festival, Dragon Run, Community Yard Sale, Music Festivals, Farmer's Market, and more. While you are here we invite you to dine in one of our local restaurants where fresh seafood is always on the menu. Wake up with a nice cup of hot coffee and enjoy the morning views of the harbor at our local coffee shop. While this may seem like a small town, we have a lot to offer! Oriental has something for everyone and people of all ages. We look forward to being your next getaway. If you are interested in any recommendations for boat tours, power/sail boat rentals, fishing trips, kayaks, or any other recommendations please give us a call and we will be happy to help.

From Oriental you can take advantage of day trips to the beach, Outer Banks, historic New Bern or to quaint coastal towns with the best that seafood restaurants have to offer. This area offers the best in fishing, boating, kayaking and paddle boarding all year round!

Pet fee is collected by the host prior to arrival.
**One dog is allowed under 25 lbs. Pet fee is $25 per day per dog. Pet fee is collected by the host prior to arrival.**
WIFI and Internet TV comes complimentary. Linens and bath towels provided.
There are lots of open stairs so please be careful. Children must be supervised on stairs and dock.
There are security cameras on the outside of the property.
Stays longer than 27 days will be assessed an additional cleaning fee, collected by host prior to arrival.
** This property is for your enjoyment and not shared with other renters.**

Property manager

Beth Frazer & Associates

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1152 sq ft (107 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 indicated that 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

486136

About the area

Arapahoe

Located in Arapahoe, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail and Sea Gate Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Havelock Tourist & Event Center and Isaac Taylor Garden. Mount Maker Charters and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Health Center- Camp Sea Gull - 10 min drive
  • Sunfish Beach - 16 min drive
  • Oriental's School of Sailing - 16 min drive
  • New Bern Riverfront Convention Center - 33 min drive
  • Croatan National Forest - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • New Bern Station - 38 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar - 15 min drive
  • Gary's Oyster Bar - 8 min drive
  • The Bean - 14 min drive
  • M & M's - 14 min drive
  • Tiki Bar - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River House - Delightful Waterfront House with Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River House - Delightful Waterfront House with Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River House - Delightful Waterfront House with Private Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River House - Delightful Waterfront House with Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Health Center- Camp Sea Gull and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pine Cliffs Recreation Area - Neusiok Trail and Oriental's School of Sailing. Croatan National Forest is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
It was the perfect weekend getaway! Peaceful, quiet, right on the water with the private dock(that our son fished off of). Neighbors were also very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family vacation
We enjoyed a family vacation before our son leaves for 8 months. Even though it rained the entire time, we truly enjoyed the property and spending time together. Our dog enjoyed the deck and just sitting listening to the water. Great experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fall visit
Lovely home on the Neuse River. Quiet spot on a dead end street on the river. Nice deck and dock. Lovely sunsets and sunrises from the deck. Well equipped kitchen. I cut my foot on a large piece of glass walking in the water on the east side of the dock. Might be good to send someone with a mask to look for glass in the spring. I am sure it is not the owners fault that there is glass in the water. It was expensive to take our two dogs for a week but the fenced in yard was great. We would definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had a good time catching fish and hanging out i will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Erin Z.

Meh
We love using vacation rentals when we travel. We have also owned vacation rental property and took our responsibility as owners seriously to appropriately appoint, market, and manage the property. We feel this was not the case with this property. First and foremost, the photos in the listing make it look, as though there is a large parking area on one side of the house, in addition to parking under the house, which is common with piling houses. When we arrived, we realized the parking on one side of the house actually belonged to another property. The parking under the house was taken by a broken down jeep. The under side of the house was also really dirty, including a bucket with standing water and mosquitoes, other trash and the aforementioned jeep. All of this made parking our boat, very very difficult, which was the entire point of the trip. We ended up having to park our brand new boat on the side of the road, where the ground is really soft and unreliable. The property just overall wasn’t as clean as we typically encounter with the short term rentals. The downstairs bathroom smelled horrible, like mildew and mold. The towels were also really grungy, and I couldn’t tell if some towels were dirty or if they were just stained. We almost left the morning after we got there, but we had pulled the boat all that way so we decided to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Colby A.

Not properly kept up
I am not sure the property is properly being looked after. We booked this house because it was 5-stars but we did not have a 5-star stay. 1.)the downstairs shower doesnt work 2.) the air condition isnt working downstairs. (called the real estate company and they said the property manager would come out but he never did) 3.) the sewage is leaking 4.) the comforter on the double bed in the room with bunk beds was torn when we arrived. 5.) cant watch tv in the master bedroom bc it is connected to a roku and its so outdated the apps dont work.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet, great spot on the river. Perfect!
Nice place, well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best kept secret!
My husband and I stayed here as we were looking for an affordable beach-ocean rental. We were a little worried since it wasn’t the ocean and there wasn’t a beach, but we loved it!!! We didn’t miss the messy sand and the view was just as good as the ocean! This house is so close to the water, you normally aren’t that close when staying on an oceanfront, so we found this as a bonus! You also normally don’t get a large cement dock when you stay on the ocean and we really enjoyed fishing off of the dock. The community is so quiet and friendly, we really didn’t want to come home. We were so relaxed and enjoyed being able to be outside under the covered porch and not directly in the sun. We felt like this rental is the best kept secret due to the quiet, the views, closeness to the water, and a better price than an oceanfront! I am not usually one who wants to go to the same place twice but I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blissfully peaceful, great location near good food
This was our first time in this area of NC. The location was amazing, right on the river with a beautiful view of the water. Incredibly peaceful, neighborhood was friendly. We brought our bikes and the area was perfect for bike rides. Beds were super comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and great for cooking our own meals. We had a small glitch with the front door being stuck, and the management were very responsive and helpful and the problem was resolved quickly. Oriental is within 15 minutes and there are some wonderful places to eat. And the grocery store there had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
Overall great experience, beautiful river views and comfortable house. Parking is a little tight with a kayak trailer, as parking underneath the house is not an option. Something to take into account if traveling with multiple vehicles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023