Title: The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112437565&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses Holiday home in Oriental with sauna and outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses ![Terrace/patio - The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/1e9b67e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/0936201d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/6073e56c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/88328323.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses (Oriental)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112440000/112437600/112437565/e7b04af2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ### Entire home 7 bedrooms7 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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). ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Living room - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120550000/120543100/120543068/148bb2ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Boat Launch! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.088917,-76.59785&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ydeuEpoorM%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40QBS%40QBQBQBQBSDQBQDQDQBQDQFQDODQFQFODQFOFOFQFMHQFMHOFOHMHOHOHKHOJMHMJMHMJKJMHKLKHMLIJKJKJILKJILKLGLILIJILGLGLINELGLGLENGLENELELCNENELCNANELANCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDL%40NBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLDNHJFLFLHLHLHJFLJLHJJLHJJJJJHJLJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLFNJJHNHNFLHNFNHLFPFLHPFNFNDPFNDPFPDNDPDPDPDPBPDPBPDR%40PBPBPBPBR%40P%40PBR%40R%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPARAP%3FRAPCRAPAPCRCPCPCRAPERCNEPCPEPERENEPEPGPENGPENGNGPINGNGNINGLINGNILINKLGLKLILKLILKLKJKJKLKJKHKJKJMJKHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFKFOHMFMDMFODMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMGMEOGMIMGMGKIMGMKMGMKKIMIKKKKKKMIIKMMIKKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOGQGOEOGQGOEQEQGQEOCSEQEQCOEQCSCQCSCQAQCSAQCQASAQAS%3FQASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yac6CJxZeIM8Kq0WGl4dFOzP3Co=) Oriental, NC #### What's nearby - Oriental Dog Park \- 23 min drive \- 8.4 miles - New Bern Riverfront Convention Center \- 58 min drive \- 41.9 miles - New Bern Grand Marina \- 58 min drive \- 41.7 miles - Pepsi Museum \- 58 min drive \- 42.3 miles - Tryon Palace \- 59 min drive \- 42.5 miles #### Getting around - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Yawl’s Cafe - ‬4 min walk - Sea Shanty Restaurant - ‪Endurance Seafood - ‬26 min drive - ‪Fire Pit - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses have a pool? ### Is The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses? ### Where is The Boathouse at River Dunes, Private Coastal Retreat with Pool & 4 Guest Houses located? ## Have a question? 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